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.
For more details, please visit uniworld.com or connect with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises at facebook.com/uniworldrivercruises or twitter.com/uniworldcruises.
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
About The TreadRight Foundation
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.