Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral 
- Day 2
Les Andelys
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire, exploring the historical secrets of Les Andelys and the castle ruins
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - Guided walking tour of the picturesque Norman town followed by visit to Château Gaillard overlooking the city
- Cider farm visit - Visit a local farm to see Normandy's cider production process and taste this distinctive effervescent drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - Explore the extraordinary 16th-century Château Gaillon, one of the earliest Renaissance-style châteaux in France
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon 
- Day 3
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy - Interactive evening exploring life of a soldier on the Western Front, including trying on equipment and weapons, and tasting soldier rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - Guided tour seeing the cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, medieval alleys and half-timbered houses, with information about Joan of Arc and the location of her death in 1431, followed by free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Authentically dressed guide portraying Viking warlord Rollo, exploring the city's Medieval past and Viking heritage, followed by free time
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Walking tour exploring Joan of Arc's story from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square, the site of her martyrdom
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter Old Market Square St. Ouen Church 
- Day 4
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet - Exquisite dessert buffet featuring classic French cakes created by a local pastry chef, pairing with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Full day visit to WWI Battle of the Somme site including Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater and Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Full day visiting Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery with 5,500+ Commonwealth graves, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - Explore city landmarks that inspired Monet's famous paintings, including Rouen Cathedral (subject of 30+ paintings), Musée des Beaux-Arts, and charming medieval streets with historical insights
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing - Day 5
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Tour of Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities, followed by free time to explore
- French cheese presentation and tasting - Experience featuring Normandy's celebrated classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day - Engaging lecture on WWII Operation Fortitude and daily life of Honfleur's citizens during the D-Day campaign
Landmarks Inner Harbour of Honfleur Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities 
- Day 6
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Visit Utah Beach memorial where 20,000+ US troops landed June 6, 1944, Sainte-Mère-Église where 30 US Paratroopers landed, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial, with lunch at a local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Visit Bayeux (first liberated town after D-Day), Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches with artificial harbour, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery, with lunch at a local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Visit Abbey d'Ardenne (11th century memorial to Canadian POWs), Juno Beach Centre where 20,000 Canadian troops landed, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery with 335 Canadian graves, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum, with lunch at a local restaurant
- Bayeux tour - Guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral built between 11th-14th centuries, considered a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with free time to explore
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum 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
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - Active biking tour on e-bike along the River Seine banks on a flat eight-kilometre each way route, visiting the museum dedicated to Victor Hugo the French poet, playwright and novelist
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to historic seaside town surrounded by tall cliffs, guided tour of the 19th century architectural masterpiece famous for producing Bénédictine liquor (containing 27 plants and spices), with tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour learning stories of the French Resistance who fought Nazi Occupation of France during WWII, hearing local stories of heroism and daring missions
- Normandy Abbey Road - Guided tour exploring grand abbeys along the River Seine banks, learning about spiritual history important to Normandy since the Middle Ages
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon - Walk to 16th century château built into a chalk hillside, view manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, admire decorative walls, ceilings and tapestries, enjoy a drink and attend a splendid classical concert featuring music by French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Guided tour of Giverny town and Monet's home featuring Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies that inspired his most famous works, with free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - Self-guided biking tour (approximately five kilometres each way) to Giverny where you may visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the charming town
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Conflans to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - Travel to village where Vincent Van Gogh painted his final masterpieces, see landmarks immortalised in his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, tour Van Gogh's room (an attic rented during his final months, empty since 1890), with free time to explore
- Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of magnificent castle built by Henri d'Orléans (son of the last King of France), viewing fine collections, exploring gardens and enjoying free time (Closed Tuesdays - replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden visit)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - Active tour in Conflans exploring the Inland Water Transport Museum, learning about water's important role in residents' lives (Conflans known as the barge capital of the world)
- Château de Malmaison - Historic estate once residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife Josephine de Beauharnais, featuring elegant neoclassical architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, and museum showcasing furniture, artwork, and personal items from the Napoleonic era
Landmarks Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of the Marais district with a Parisian guide, exploring a melting pot of cultures, fascinating history, opulent architecture, eclectic arts scene and high-end fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour with local guide visiting famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and 1163-built Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral recently reopened after 2019 fire
- Opera Garnier - Tour of the spectacular Opera Garnier in the theatrical heart of Paris with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases and glistening chandeliers, learning about the building commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (one hour from Paris), credited as the founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles, with stunning gardens in typical symmetrical layout creating a theatrical setting
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Montmartre Moulin Rouge Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 11
Paris to Zurich
Included Activities
- Welcome reception aboard Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 12
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - Walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace showing confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture, with tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - Guided walking tour through lively medieval town at the edge of the Black Forest, sampling local delicacy Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting - Visit volcanic soil winery area where volcanic eruptions over 16 million years ago created excellent grape-growing conditions, with wine tasting
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl 
- Day 13
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace Wine Route with Tasting - Explore culturally diverse wine-growing area, visit famous wine growing village with tasting at local wine cellar, explore neighbouring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg - E-bike active excursion covering some of the region's 500+ kilometres of bicycle paths, cycling through city and charming suburbs past historic buildings, parklands and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg - Guided tour on foot seeing city's important sites including cathedral and Petit France, learning how France and Germany shaped this unique city on their border
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai 
- Day 14
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - Guided tour of the town and Heidelberg Castle (important Renaissance structure north of the Alps), viewing breathtaking balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel). Note: walk includes stairs and uneven ground
- Tour of Heidelberg with free time - Coach transfer to Heidelberg followed by brief walking tour then chance to explore independently
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - Drive through stunning vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim, visit famed Fitz-Ritter winery (ninth-generation family-owned vineyard), experience exclusive Scenic tour and tasting. Note: good degree of fitness required
Landmarks Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Bad Dürkheim Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 15
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge - Afternoon cruise through picturesque 65-kilometre Rhine Gorge with constellation of approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years, viewing the Lorelei statue dedicated to tragic legend of a maiden whose voice distracts sailors
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Arrive by mini train to quirky museum, local guide introduction to weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, afterwards explore surrounding streets independently or take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car - Take cable car up to Niederwald Monument then join local guide for hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim (known for Riesling), enjoying spectacular countryside and Rhine River views
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Lorelei Rhine Gorge 
- Day 16
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem - Explore castle with unique well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, wander halls of Reichsburg Castle then explore old town to see historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- Cycling tour of Cochem - E-bike active tour along gentle path beside Moselle River, local guide showing Cochem's gems from majestic castle to half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 17
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier - Experience once-in-a-lifetime classical music concert in Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), UNESCO world heritage building with exemplary acoustics. Trier founded by Roman Emperor Augustus in 16BC is Germany's oldest city. Exclusive Scenic Enrich experience
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike to Landshut ruins - Active hike up to ruins of Landshut Castle on hill overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River, guide revealing fascinating history of 13th century ruins
- Walking tour of Bernkastel - Guided tour learning about local architecture and culture, viewing perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), with leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle - Learn about fertile banks of Moselle River breeding ground for world-renowned Rieslings, learn about local varietals before sampling selection of prestigious local wines
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Liebfrauenkirche Trier - Day 18
Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit - Relax in the ship's Salt Therapy Lounge
- Massage treatment - Book in for a massage treatment on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 19
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz - Guided tour through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches including famed Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre)
- Marksburg Castle visit - Drive to Marksburg Castle overlooking Rhine River to marvel at perfect example of medieval architecture dating to 1117 (only castle on Middle Rhine not destroyed). Note: for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility
- Medieval Limburg - Coach to charming medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn, walk historic cobblestone streets with perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, visit cathedral overlooking city, see Alte Lahnbrücke (Old Bridge) straddling Lahn River
Landmarks Koblenz Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 20
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour - Guided walking tour exploring Düsseldorf's gentrified harbour, charming old town, modern Media Harbour tech hub, and Castle Tower dating to 13th century
- Cycling tour - E-bike active tour along Rhine banks, cycling to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf's Altbier - Learn about Düsseldorf's long tradition of beer production, visit well-known microbreweries, sample delicious Altbier (traditional ale produced in region)
Landmarks Düsseldorf Harbour Düsseldorf Old Town Media Harbour Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 21
Nijmegen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum - Museum account of Battle of Arnhem following footsteps of British servicemen parachuted into city in September 1944 after years of German occupation
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing how Dutch lived and celebrated through ages
- Palais Het Loo - Museum formerly Dutch royal family's summer home since 1685, showcasing royal lineage rich history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 22
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle - Classical concert at enchanting Cleydael Castle with eight musicians, two singing soloists and host, learning about its fascinating history. Exclusive Scenic Enrich experience. New in 2027
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour - Local guide showing real Antwerp on walking tour including Diamond Capital heritage, stunning Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square lined with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer & chocolate pairing - Belgium's culinary reputation based on chocolate and beer, discover why the two work so well together on unique tasting journey
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk - Former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial, guided visit of original barracks, courtyards and cells hearing moving stories of those once imprisoned
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 23
Veere
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere - Guided walking tour wandering quaint streets of Veere, seeing picturesque harbour lined with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower and Grote Kerk (imposing Gothic church that moonlighted as hospital and poorhouse)
- Oyster farm visit - Gourmand experience tasting plump, briny bivalves straight from crisp, cold waters of North Sea
- Excursion to the Delta Works - Fascinating series of dams designed to protect Delta plain population from flooding, impressive feat of engineering essential in protecting low-lying areas of Netherlands from surges and flooding
Landmarks Veerse Meer Lake Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 24
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht - Guided tour of city's winding canals, picturesque streets and historic buildings, highlights include Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit - Charming city famed for blue and white pottery, guided tour before visiting 17th century pottery factory where master painters still decorate in traditional manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk - Traditional village with 19 windmills (World Heritage-listed), explore town and role these windmills play in agricultural life on experience only available with Scenic
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk - Day 25
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Amsterdam Airport
