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Art History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2

Program No. 24970RJ
Say “ahoy” to an immersive art history experience — experience the Louvre, Giverny and more before setting sail across the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2!

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At a Glance

Van Gogh, Monet, Dufy — explore some of the most famed artist and art galleries in the world, then continue learning on a transatlantic voyage on Queen Mary 2! Immerse yourself in art history with visits to the home and gardens of Monet in Giverny and iconic galleries and museums, including the Louvre, Muse’e d’Orsay and Rouen Museum of Fine Arts. Follow this firsthand experience with lectures and continued learning on Queen Mary 2, as well as enjoying onboard activities with your fellow Road Scholars. Set sail for an education in art history all across the Atlantic!
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 2-3 miles daily on field trips; paved streets with some cobblestones, gravel paths and grass lawns. Extent of walking and other activities aboard ship according to personal preference.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn from experts on board Queen Mary 2 as they share their insight into art history.
  • Visit Claude Monet’s garden at Giverny, where the famed impressionist lived and painted in his later years.
  • Explore the Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen, home to works by Rubens, Caravaggio, Degas and more.
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Meals
33 Meals
12 Breakfasts
10 Lunches
11 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance:
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Apr 22, 2025 - May 05, 2025
  • Apr 22, 2025 - May 05, 2025
  • Apr 22, 2025 - May 05, 2025
3 nights
Paris
An elegant central Paris hotel, right on the Place de la République and close to the vibrant Marais district.
2 nights
Rouen
Located in the center of Rouen near the train station, the fully renovated 4-star Mercure Rouen Centre Cathédrale hotel welcomes you to the heart of Normandy and the Seine Valley. Ideal for relaxing with the family or for cultural or business trips, the h otel is located in the peace and quiet of a pedestrian area, at the foot of Rouen Cathedral. It is close to a number of major tourist sites: the Historial Jeanne d'Arc, the Beaux Arts museum and even Panorama XXL, a unique location in France.
7 nights
Valencia
Queen Mary 2 is the most magnificent ocean liner ever built. She was retrofitted in 2016. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one of the most modern travel experiences on earth. From bow to stern, discover 14 spacious decks on which to relax and unwind; to indulge in pleasures and pursuits you never normally have time for. Opulent public areas, extravagant dining rooms, ballrooms, theatres, lounges...even the only planetarium at sea.





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