Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner on board)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's nightlife after dinner
Landmarks Amsterdam - Day 2
Amsterdam to Dordrecht
Amsterdam to Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and demonstration of traditional hand-painting
- Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring canals, picturesque streets and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore the traditional village and its 19 World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Dordrecht Delft Kinderdijk - Day 3
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere exploring quaint streets, picturesque harbour with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit and tasting experience
- Excursion to the Delta Works dams and engineering complex
Landmarks Veere Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 4
Veere to Antwerp
Veere to Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Cleydael Castle (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting experience
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk with guided tour of former Nazi prison camp, original barracks, courtyards and cells
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 5
Antwerp to Nijmegen
Antwerp to Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum visit following the Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen who parachuted in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum visit exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo museum visit, former Dutch royal family summer home dating to 1685 with history, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Nijmegen Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Nijmegen to Düsseldorf
Nijmegen to Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring gentrified harbour, charming old town and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to historic region of Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf Altbier brewery visit with guided tour of microbreweries and tasting of traditional ale
Landmarks Düsseldorf Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Düsseldorf to Cochem
Düsseldorf to Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- Massage treatment on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei - Day 8
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle including Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by exploration of the historic old town and charming streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River with local guide showing Cochem's highlights from castle to half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 9
Cochem to Bernkastel
Cochem to Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River, learning about its 13th century history
- Walking tour of Bernkastel exploring local architecture, perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, and Renaissance Rathaus before leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle featuring world-renowned Riesling from local vineyards
Landmarks Bernkastel Bernkasteler Doctor Landshut Castle Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Bernkastel to Koblenz
Bernkastel to Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town exploring winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit perched high above the Rhine River, dating to 1117 (requires good fitness and mobility level)
- Coach excursion to medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn with walk through cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlook and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Koblenz Marksburg Castle Limburg - Day 11
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Koblenz to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit by mini train with local guide tour, followed by optional cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car experience combining cable car ride to Niederwald Monument with guided hike through rolling Rüdesheim vineyards with Rhine River views
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Mannheim
Rüdesheim to Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided historical tour of Heidelberg with castle visit featuring breathtaking balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) - walk includes stairs and uneven ground
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free exploration time
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with visit to prestigious Fitz-Ritter family-owned winery, tour and wine tasting (requires good fitness)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Fitz-Ritter - Day 13
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Mannheim to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route tour visiting famous wine-growing village with wine cellar tasting and exploration of neighbouring town Obernai
- E-bike cycling through Strasbourg on impressive cycling trails exploring charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg exploring cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile, learning about French and German cultural influences
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Île - Day 14
Strasbourg to Breisach
Strasbourg to Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final evening toast on board)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colmar exploring French and German architecture and culture, including tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided walking tour of Freiburg on edge of Black Forest with sampling of local delicacy Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting featuring wines made from volcanic soil grapes from 16 million years of volcanic eruptions
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Kaiserstuhl - Day 15
Breisach to Zurich to Paris
Breisach to Zurich to Paris- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception aboard Scenic Gem)
Landmarks Paris - Day 16
Paris to Les Andelys
Paris to Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Medieval-themed hike to Château Gaillard with guide in traditional attire exploring historical secrets and castle remnants
- Town tour of Les Andelys with local guide including visit to Château Gaillard
- Local cider farm visit demonstrating artisanal craftsmanship and distinctive effervescent drink tasting
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon guided tour exploring 16th-century architecture and French history
Landmarks Les Andelys Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 17
Les Andelys to Rouen
Les Andelys to Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy featuring interactive experience learning about Western Front soldiers with period equipment demonstration and ration tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour guided excursion exploring 100 spires, cathedral district, old marketplace and Saint-Maclou Quarter including Joan of Arc martyr site
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking featuring authentically-dressed guide as Viking warlord Rollo exploring Medieval past
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc walking tour exploring dramatic narrative from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter Old Market Square St. Ouen Church - Day 18
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet featuring artistry of local pastry chef with classic French cakes and fine coffee or dessert wine pairing
Optional Activities
- Full-day Somme Battlefields excursion including Newfoundland Memorial Park visiting Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, exploring WWI sites with over 150,000 casualties
- Full-day Somme Battlefields excursion including Thiepval visiting Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery with 5,500 Commonwealth graves, and Thiepval Memorial
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen guided excursion exploring Medieval streets and Monet-inspired landmarks including Rouen Cathedral featured in 30+ paintings and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Somme Battlefields Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial - Day 19
Rouen to Honfleur
Rouen to Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur exploring charming Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine and Garden of Personalities
- French cheesemaking presentation and cheese tasting featuring Normandy classics like Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque and Neufchâtel
- Expert lecture on Operation Fortitude and daily life in Honfleur during WWII D-Day campaign
Landmarks Honfleur Church of Sainte-Catherine Inner Harbour Garden of Personalities 
- Day 20
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included with full-day beach excursions)), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches excursion (US history) visiting Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Omaha Beach Memorial
- Normandy Beaches excursion (UK history) visiting Bayeux (first liberated town), War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery
- Normandy Beaches excursion (Canadian history) visiting Abbey d'Ardenne memorial, Juno Beach Centre, lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery and Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux guided tour including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux with free exploration time
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum 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 21
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- E-bike cycling tour to Villequier including Victor Hugo Museum visit via 8-kilometre flat route along River Seine
- Fecamp coach transfer with guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace, famous for producing Bénédictine liquor and tasting
- French Resistance walking tour with stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road guided tour exploring grand abbeys on River Seine banks and spiritual history since Middle Ages
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 22
Caudebec-en-Caux to Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
Caudebec-en-Caux to Vernon to La Roche-Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon (Scenic Enrich experience) featuring French composers in 16th-century castle built into chalk hillside
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden tour in Giverny including Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies plus free exploration time
- Self-guided e-bike cycling from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 kilometres each way) with optional Monet's House visit
- On board painting class
Landmarks Vernon Giverny Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 23
La Roche-Guyon to Conflans-Saint-Honorine to Paris
La Roche-Guyon to Conflans-Saint-Honorine to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise tour including Van Gogh sites, Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, Van Gogh's room attic from final months and free exploration time
- Château de Chantilly guided tour of castle, fine collections, gardens and free time (closed Tuesdays, replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine exploring barge heritage
- Château de Malmaison tour of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais estate with neoclassical architecture, gardens, museum furniture, artwork and personal items
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 24
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais guided walking tour with Parisian guide exploring multicultural district with history, architecture, arts and high-end fashion
- Paris highlights coach tour visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier guided tour of ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases and glistening chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte coach tour exploring inspiring formal gardens that influenced Versailles with symmetrical layout
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais Champs Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 25
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
