Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour of blue and white pottery production and traditional decoration techniques
- Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring canals, historic buildings, Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore the 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk (Great Church) Old Water Tower Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 3
Veere
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere exploring quaint streets, Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk Gothic church
- Oyster farm visit to taste fresh North Sea oysters
- Excursion to the Delta Works to learn about the dam system designed to protect the Delta plain from flooding
Landmarks Grote Kerk Veerse Meer Lake Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Cleydael Castle with eight musicians, two singing soloists (Scenic Enrich exclusive)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp featuring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience showcasing Belgium's culinary specialties
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk, a former Nazi prison camp preserved as a national memorial with guided visit to original barracks, courtyards, and cells
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp) Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 5
Nijmegen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum to follow the Battle of Arnhem and the history of British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum, a 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills, and farmhouses showing how the Dutch lived through the ages
- Palais Het Loo museum, the former Dutch royal family summer home from 1685, showcasing royal lineage history, elaborate decor, art collection, and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring the gentrified harbor, charming old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the banks of the Rhine to historic Kaiserswerth district for active travelers
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience featuring well-known microbreweries and tasting of the traditional ale produced in this region
Landmarks Castle Tower (Düsseldorf) Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge session on board
- Massage treatment on board (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 8
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem featuring Reichsburg Castle with well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by exploration of the old town's historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- E-bike cycling tour along the gentle path beside the Moselle River with local guide showing castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 9
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier, a UNESCO world heritage listed church with exemplary acoustics (Scenic Enrich exclusive)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins on a hill overlooking Bernkastel and the Moselle River, learning about the ruins dating to the 13th century
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel featuring perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), with leisure time included
- Wine tasting along the Moselle featuring local Riesling varietals and prestigious local wines
Landmarks Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Ruins Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) - Day 10
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz through old town winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt (the former political and economic center)
- Marksburg Castle visit perched above the Rhine River showcasing perfect Medieval architecture from 1117 (active guests only requiring good fitness and mobility)
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn featuring historic cobblestone streets, perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlooking the city, and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge) - Day 11
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum arrival by mini train with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, followed by free exploration or cable car option to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car experience taking cable car to Niederwald Monument then guided hike through rolling Riesling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps, featuring balcony views and the great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) - includes some stairs and uneven ground
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free time to explore on own
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim featuring vine-covered landscapes and Fitz-Ritter winery tour and tasting, a ninth-generation family-owned vineyard (requires good degree of fitness)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 13
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting exploring the wine-growing area and visiting a famous wine-growing village for tasting at a local wine cellar, then exploring neighboring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bike along impressive cycling trails (500km+ of trails in region), exploring charming suburbs past historic buildings, beautiful parklands, and charming canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg featuring cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile, and learning how French and German cultures shaped this unique border city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile - Day 14
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colmar showcasing cultural center of Alsace with confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle, and culture, including tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided walking tour of Freiburg at the edge of the Black Forest with sampling of the local delicacy, Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting showcasing wines from volcanic soil benefiting from 16 million years of volcanic eruptions
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl - Day 15
Zurich to Paris
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 16
Les Andelys
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' on Medieval-themed walking tour with authentically dressed guide uncovering historical secrets of Les Andelys and venturing to Lionheart's castle ruins
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard visit guided by local guide exploring the picturesque Norman town on the banks of the River Seine
- Cider farm visit showcasing Normandy's artisanal cider production with local farm process demonstration and tasting
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour exploring the extraordinary 16th-century château, one of the earliest Renaissance-style châteaux in France, with remnants of lavish interior and French history insights
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 17
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Interactive WWI lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy experiencing soldier life on the Western Front, including trying on equipment and tasting rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour guided by local showing cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter with Medieval alleys and half-timbered houses, learning about Joan of Arc and her 1431 execution site, with free time afterwards
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking authentically dressed guide sharing Viking warlord history and Rouen's Medieval past with free time afterwards
- Walking tour in the footsteps of Joan of Arc through Rouen featuring St. Ouen Church and Old Market Square, the site of her martyrdom
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Church St. Ouen Church Old Market Square (Place du Vieux-Marché) - Day 18
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet featuring classic French cakes)
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet on board with artistry of a local pastry chef featuring classic French cakes and beautiful displays pairing with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - full day to WWI Battle of Somme site visiting Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, and Newfoundland Memorial Park with visible shell holes and trenches
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Thiepval - full day visiting Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, then Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (5,500+ Commonwealth graves), Thiepval Memorial, and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - exploring iconic landmarks inspiring the Impressionist artist through Medieval streets with guide insights and Monet anecdotes, visiting Rouen Cathedral and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Somme Battlefields Sir John Monash Centre (Australian National Memorial) Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Caterpillar Valley Cemetery - Day 19
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur featuring charming Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities with free time
- French cheesemaking presentation and tasting on board featuring Normandy's celebrated classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life in Honfleur during D-Day campaign in World War II
Landmarks Honfleur Harbor (Inner Harbour) Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities 
- Day 20
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - visiting Utah Beach memorial where 20,000+ US troops landed June 6 1944, Sainte-Mère-Église paratrooper site, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - visiting Bayeux (first liberated town, French capital summer 1944), Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Arromanches Landing Museum, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - visiting Abbey d'Ardenne (11th century memorial to Canadian POWs), Juno Beach Centre (20,000 Canadian troops landing site), Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour featuring Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th centuries), a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with free time to explore the town
Landmarks Utah Beach Omaha Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches 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 21
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - active e-bike tour following flat eight-kilometre route along River Seine banks to charming village, visiting museum dedicated to famous French poet, playwright and novelist, returning to ship
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - coach transfer to historic seaside town surrounded by Normandy's tallest cliffs, guided tour of 19th century architectural masterpiece famous for Bénédictine liquor production (27 plants and spices), with tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - walking tour learning stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi occupation during World War II with local heroism and daring mission narratives
- Normandy Abbey Road - guided exploration of Medieval spiritual heritage with grand abbeys on River Seine banks
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 22
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon (Scenic Enrich exclusive) - short walk from ship to 16th century château built into chalk hillside, through manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, with welcome drink and splendid classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - journey to Giverny touring the town and visiting founder of Impressionism's home with Japanese-inspired water garden featuring lilies that inspired his famous works, with free time afterward
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - self-guided e-bike tour from ship (approximately five kilometres each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or wander the charming town
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 23
Conflans to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - travel to village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, seeing landmarks immortalized in his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's room (attic rented during final months, empty since 1890), with free time to wander
- Château de Chantilly - guided castle tour showcasing magnificent tribute to French cultural heritage built by Henri d'Orléans (son of last King of France), fine collections, gardens, and free time (Note: Closed Tuesdays - replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden visit)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - active tour in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine visiting museum exploring water's important role in residents' lives at confluence of Oise and Seine rivers
- Château de Malmaison - historic estate, former residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and first wife Josephine de Beauharnais, featuring elegant neoclassical architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, museum with furniture, artwork, and personal items from Napoleonic era
Landmarks Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church (Auvers) Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) Château de Malmaison - Day 24
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of Marais district with Parisian guide exploring 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 seeing famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and 1163-built Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (recently reopened after 2019 fire)
- Opera Garnier - tour of spectacular opera house in theatrical heart of Paris with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, and glistening chandeliers, commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach to château one hour from Paris credited as founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles, with stunning symmetrical gardens creating theatrical setting
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs-Élysees Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 25
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
