We selected to cruise from Paris to Normandy as my wife wished to celebrate her birthday with a review of the Eifel Tower. On my bucket list was to visit the beaches of Normandy, and we both were excited about our side excursion to Oxford England to visit the very castle where Downton Abby was filmed. Overall, a great cruise experience and the staff and crew were fantastic. We met loads of new friends and cruising buddies along the way. The ship was very easy to get around on and all meals were exceptional. Our shore excursions could not have been any better and the tour guides were phenomenal. We got to peek inside with a much better perspective at all of the side excursions that we would not have had access to if doing on our own. Great job to Viking and it's crew and staffs. Our education levels were raised to new heights because of Viking and it's staff. Will book again on Viking!!