DELRAY BEACH, FL, Dec. 24, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 70 years ago, a mighty armada embarked on an invasion that forever changed world history. The Nazi grip on western Europe was cracked on June 6, 1944, as brave soldiers crossed a slender ribbon of sea from England into Normandy and initiated one of the most influential battles of WWII. D-Day has been recalled by the veterans who fought it, the newsreels that depicted it, and thousands of dedicated historians - yet few have actually set foot on the infamous beaches.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is offering the opportunity to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy with an all-inclusive " Paris & Normandy " cruise . Guests explore the D-Day museum in Mulberry Harbor and venture to the Juno and Omaha Beach landing sites . The American Cemetery serves as a haunting reminder of the Allied forces' hard-won fight for freedom, and Uniworld guests attend a wreath-laying ceremony and moment of silence to honor the fallen American soldiers.
This itinerary deftly combines history with culture, cuisine and the brilliant landscapes of northern France. Watch the evening lights dance along the Seine River in Paris , marvel at Notre Dame's sneering gargoyles , and behold the scenery that inspired some of the world's greatest artists. Breathe in the fragrance of Monet's garden in Giverny and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise. This cruise is an enchanting immersion into a fascinating land brimming with legend, history and art.
" Paris & Normandy " is an 8-day river cruise from Paris to Paris. Prices start at $3,199 per person, land only.
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About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection , the world's only authentic boutique cruise line™, is recognized among the "World's Best River Cruises" by Travel + Leisure . Uniworld has been named to Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List for six consecutive years and to their Platinum Circle for two years. Uniworld was also ranked in their top three among the world's "Top 10" cruise lines, both ocean and river. Uniworld's staterooms and dining are also ranked among the "Top Three in the World" by Zagat Survey®, with Uniworld being the only river cruise line named in the Zagat Survey® amongst the best of the best in the cruise industry. The editors of Cruise Critic handpicked Uniworld as the "Best River Cruise Line." In addition, Uniworld has the highest rankings by travelers on Cruise Critic for both river and ocean cruise lines. Uniworld features luxurious boutique ships with an average capacity of 130 guests and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, as well as included shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, and award-winning hospitality. Uniworld offers over 500 departures sailing on over 13 rivers in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is part of a joint initiative with The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation established by The Travel Corporation to encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than US $2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.TreadRight.org .
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