Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
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- Day 2
Les Andelys
Les Andelys- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - Local guided exploration
- Cider farm visit - See production process and taste Norman cider
- Château d'Acquigny Gardens and Louviers - Garden walk and Norman town exploration
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys Château d'Acquigny Louviers - Day 3
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening lecture - WWI 'Day in the life of a Tommy' with interactive experience, equipment demonstration, and ration tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - See cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, and Joan of Arc site with free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Viking-themed exploration of medieval city with free time
- Photography discovery - Learn digital photography techniques using Rouen as landscape
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter Rouen Old Marketplace 
- Day 4
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Claude Monet and the Colors of Rouen - Tour of iconic landmarks inspiring Monet's paintings, including Rouen Cathedral and Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Full day WWI site visit with Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, and memorial park with preserved trenches
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Full day with Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, and Lochnagar Crater
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre) Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing - Day 5
Rouen to Honfleur
Rouen to Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
- Evening lecture - Operation Fortitude and D-Day campaign in Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities 
- Day 6
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial, and lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery, and lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and lunch at local restaurant
- Bayeux tour - Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux and free exploration time
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre Omaha Beach Memorial Bayeux 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 Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 7
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - E-bike tour along River Seine banks (eight kilometers each way) with museum visit dedicated to French poet Victor Hugo
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to historic seaside town with guided tour of 19th-century architectural masterpiece and liqueur tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour exploring stories of resistance fighters during Nazi occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road - Local guided exploration of grand abbeys on River Seine banks from medieval period
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon with walk through orchard and gardens, tour of decorative interiors, drink, and classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Tour of Giverny with Japanese-inspired water garden and lily pond with free exploration time
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - Bike tour (approximately five kilometers each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore town
- On board painting class - Create artwork inspired by Monet's gardens
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Giverny Vernon Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Conflans to Paris
Conflans to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - Tour of village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, landmarks from his works, entry to Van Gogh's room/attic, and free exploration time
- Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of castle with fine art collections and gardens, plus free time to explore
- Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - Active tour exploring inland water transport history in Conflans
- Château de Malmaison - Historic estate of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais with neoclassical architecture, gardens, and museum exhibits
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-sur-Oise Van Gogh's Room Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of multicultural Marais district with Parisian guide covering history, architecture, arts, and fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour seeing Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier - Tour of spectacular opera house with ornate rooms, grand staircases, and chandeliers or alternative Ateliers du Lumières
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach to château one hour from Paris with formal gardens that inspired Versailles, symmetrical layout, and theatrical setting
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Ateliers du Lumières Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Moulin Rouge Montmartre - Day 11
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Amsterdam - Day 12
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - One-hour cruise along historic waterways viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses, and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - Guided exploration of canals, bridges, city center history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - Ferry to town outskirts for guided biking with information about Dutch daily life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - Visit village with authentic 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 13
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - Historic buildings, squares, and World Heritage-listed Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich - Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 14
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Local guide introducing mechanical musical instruments with option for cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car - Guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views, then cable car return to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 15
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - Miltenberg orientation tour with free time, nearby Wertheim visit, and local winery with winemaker meeting
- Gamburg Castle tour - Guided castle tour with private reception hosted by Baron and Baroness with sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit - Guided Miltenberg tour, family-owned farmstead visit with owners, farm animals, and local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting - Miltenberg orientation and free time, local schnapps distiller visit with flavor tasting, transfer to Wertheim to meet ship
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 16
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - Baroque palace with guided tour of paintings, tapestries, period furniture, and manicured gardens, plus free city time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - Coach to well-preserved medieval old town along famed Middle Ages trading route with guided tour and free exploration
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Imperial Castle Old Main Bridge Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 17
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - Europe's largest intact old town center with Medieval and Baroque buildings and fascinating history
- Excursion to Coburg - Coach to visit impressive castle overlooking city with museum of carriages, weapons, and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 18
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - City center exploration passing ancient walls, walking tour of Old Town with Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church
- World War II tour - Local guide highlighting Nazi regime events and important WWII sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - Active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 19
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - Local guide exploring best-preserved medieval city with old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery (founded ~600AD) with abbey, cloister church exploration, and award-winning beer tasting
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour - Walking tour to castle with guided exploration and free time, exploring German noble family dating to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - Scenic Danube Valley cycling through countryside to memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I honoring notable Germans
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 20
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to Schlögen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - Cross into Austria to storybook city with guided tour covering art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, local restaurant lunch, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - Journey to Czech World Heritage site with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and local restaurant lunch
- Highlights of Passau - Walking tour of brightly colored waterfront buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral visit (original 450AD, rebuilt Baroque after 1662 fire)
Landmarks Passau St Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 21
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - Founded 6th century, rebuilt after 18th century fire as magnificent Wachau Valley abbey with frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - Visit local winemaker to learn age-old winemaking traditions and sample wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems - Guided bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village through charming villages and vineyard landscapes with scenic stops
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Krems Göttweig Abbey 
- Day 22
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Included in Scenic Enrich experience)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna highlights - Coach ride to city center with walking tour of Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt, world-famous art collections, ballet dancers, and vocalists performing Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 23
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - Explore ornately designed rooms with Habsburg family history, impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - Guided e-bike tour to recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling, and beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava - Visit Slovakia's capital since 1993, local guide showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town with intriguing modern and historic architecture
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town - Day 24
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - Coach tour starting in Buda with Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest with Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - Walking and coach tour covering communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish history
- Hospital in the Rock - Underground exploration of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle district
- Guided hike of Buda - Walking tour through Buda district with Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens, and Danube River views
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Tasting tour at Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacies and city tradition stories
Landmarks Budapest Danube Buda Castle District Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 25
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
