Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the day to yourself. Wander around at your own pace, taking in the sights and energy of the French capital. It's a good chance to get your bearings and settle into the city's rhythm before your scheduled activities begin.
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris independently
- Visit the Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the Seine River banks
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées 
- Day 2
Paris
After breakfast, you've got options for how you want to spend your time. Take a guided coach tour to see major landmarks like the Louvre and Les Invalides, or head into Montmartre to walk the cobblestone streets and check out the historic vineyard. Either way, you'll get a feel for different sides of Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris - Coach tour through scenic districts, Seine River drive, Palais Garnier, Louvre, Les Invalides
- Secrets of Montmartre - Walking tour of cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard, artist district exploration
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard - Day 3
Paris to Conflans-Saint Honorine
This morning is free to explore Paris however you'd like. Later, you'll transfer to the Scenic Gem river cruise ship and board this evening. It's a relaxed day that leads into your Seine River journey beginning tonight.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Scenic Gem river cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris in the morning
- Day 4
Conflans-Saint Honorine
You'll wake up in the medieval town of Conflans-Saint Honorine where the Seine and Oise rivers meet. Wander the quiet streets and visit the ancient church, then grab coffee at a riverside café. After that, choose between visiting Van Gogh's village of Auvers-sur-Oise or touring Chantilly Castle and its gardens.
Included Activities
- Explore Conflans-Saint Honorine independently
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - Journey to village where Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, see landmarks from his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's rented attic room, free time to explore
- Chantilly Castle and Gardens - Guided tour of castle, fine art collections, garden exploration, free time (Note: Castle closed Tuesdays, replaced with Versailles Palace visit)
Landmarks Conflans-Saint Honorine Church Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Van Gogh's House Chantilly Castle Versailles Palace - Day 5
Rouen
You'll spend the day in Rouen, Normandy's capital, and can choose how you want to explore. Pick a classic city tour that walks you through the cathedral and medieval quarters, try a Viking-themed walk focused on Rollo the Warlord, or go with a Claude Monet-inspired route hitting the city's artistic landmarks and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Later back on the ship, there's an interactive WWI lecture covering what soldiers experienced on the Western Front.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert lecture: WWI - Day in the life of Tommy (interactive experience with equipment handling and ration tasting)
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour: guided tour of cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint Maclou Quarter, and Joan of Arc memorial site with free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking: costumed guide tour focusing on Viking history and medieval past with free time
- Claude Monet and the Colors of Rouen: guided tour of Monet-inspired landmarks, medieval streets, and Musée des Beaux-Arts with cathedral studies and Impressionist masterpieces
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint Maclou Church Musée des Beaux-Arts 
- Day 6
Honfleur
Your ship pulls into Honfleur, a port city known for its colorful waterfront and narrow streets lined with half-timbered buildings. You have the full day to wander around the harbor area, checking out the cobbled streets, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. There are four freechoice experiences to pick from. You can join a Normandy Beaches tour that covers D-Day history from the US, British, or Canadian perspective. Or if you'd rather stay in town, take a guided walk through Honfleur's inner harbor and see the historic sites scattered throughout. It's your call on how to spend the day here.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (included with Normandy Beaches excursions))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Honfleur including Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities with guided tour and free exploration time
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - visit Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - visit Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery with lunch at local restaurant (Note: From September onwards, Pegasus Bridge & Museum replaced with Merville Battery Site and Museum)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - visit Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian cemetery, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum with lunch at local restaurant (Note: From September onwards, Pegasus Bridge & Museum replaced with Merville Battery Site and Museum)
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities Utah Beach Memorial Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre Omaha Beach Memorial Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian cemetery Merville Battery Site and Museum - Day 7
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
An early start gets you to Caudebec-en-Caux, a small medieval town on the Seine. Several guided options are available: tour and taste at the historic Benedictine Palace in Fécamp, walk the spiritual Abbey Road along the Seine, cycle to Villequier for the Victor Hugo Museum, or join a costumed guide exploring Roman history at Lillebonne's ancient amphitheater.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Fécamp and Benedictine Palace: coach transfer to Fécamp, guided tour of 19th-century Benedictine Palace (famous for Benedictine liquor with 27 plants and spices), and tasting
- Normandy Abbey Road: guided tour exploring abbeys along the River Seine
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum: e-bike tour (flat eight-kilometre each way route) along River Seine banks to Villequier village and Victor Hugo Museum
- Lillebonne tour: walking tour with costumed Roman legionary guide featuring Caesar's history and the largest Roman amphitheater in northern Europe
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Benedictine Palace Fécamp Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Lillebonne Roman Amphitheatre - Day 8
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
You'll visit Vernon and nearby Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and painted. Choose between a guided tour of Monet's house and gardens with the famous water lilies and Japanese-inspired landscape, or rent a bike and ride from Vernon to Giverny at your own pace. By evening, sail to La Roche-Guyon for a classical concert at the 16th-century Château built into a chalk hillside.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Visit Château La Roche-Guyon, walk through orchard and vegetable gardens, welcome drink and classical concert focusing on French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Tour of Giverny town, visit to Monet's home, Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies, free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - Self-guided bike tour approximately five kilometres each way, option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore town, return to ship
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 9
Paris
The ship returns to Paris for an afternoon of exploration. If this is your first time, you can tackle bucket-list spots like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Already been? Check out the trendy Marais District, Opera Garnier's opulent interiors, or take a day trip to a château southeast of the city.
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of Marais district with Parisian guide, cultural exploration, historical sites, architecture, arts scene, fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour with local guide of famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral (recently reopened)
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach tour approximately one hour from Paris, château credited as founding French formal garden and inspiration for Versailles, symmetrical layout with manicured hedges
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 10
Paris
Your Seine River cruise ends this morning. You'll have breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to Paris airport or train station for your onward journey, carrying wonderful memories of France with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Paris airport or train station
