Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner on board)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's nightlife after dinner
Landmarks Amsterdam - Day 2
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Delft pottery factory with visit to 17th century pottery workshop
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk, and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore 19 World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Dordrecht Delft Kinderdijk - Day 3
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veere including harbor with Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall, and Grote Kerk
- Oyster farm visit with tasting of fresh North Sea oysters
- Excursion to the Delta Works to learn about dams protecting the Netherlands from flooding
Landmarks Veere Grote Kerk - Day 4
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting experience
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk, former Nazi prison camp and national memorial
- Concert at Cleydael Castle with classical music performance (Scenic Enrich - exclusive)
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 5
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum exploring the Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen's parachute landing in 1944
- Netherlands Open Air Museum at 44-hectare site with historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo, former Dutch royal family summer home built in 1685, now a museum with royal history and art collections
Landmarks Nijmegen Arnhem Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf including harbor, old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to historic region of Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
Landmarks Düsseldorf Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Moselle Valley
Moselle Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruising through Moselle Valley with scenic views
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- Massage treatment (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley Cochem - Day 8
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus old town exploration
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River with local guide showing castle and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem - Day 9
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Landshut Castle ruins on hillside overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River
- Walking tour of Bernkastel including half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus with leisure time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle learning about and sampling local Rieslings
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier, UNESCO world heritage church with exceptional acoustics (Scenic Enrich - exclusive)
Landmarks Bernkastel Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Liebfrauenkirche Trier - Day 10
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, squares, townhouses, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit perched above Rhine River, medieval architecture dating to 1117 (for active guests with good fitness and mobility)
- Coach excursion to medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn with half-timbered houses, Cathedral, and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
Landmarks Koblenz Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn - Day 11
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit by mini train with local guide introduction, plus cable car option to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car excursion: cable car to Niederwald Monument followed by guided hike through rolling vineyards with views of Rhine River
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Lorelei Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 12
Mannheim
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle visit with breathtaking views and world's largest wine barrel (note: includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Coach transfer to Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free exploration time
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim with Fitz-Ritter winery visit, tour, and wine tasting on scenic drives (note: requires good fitness level)
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Bad Dürkheim - Day 13
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route excursion with visit to famous wine-growing village and local wine cellar tasting, plus exploration of Obernai
- E-bike cycling excursion through impressive cycling trails exploring charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile learning about French and German influences
Landmarks Strasbourg Petit France Grand Ile Obernai - Day 14
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colmar with exploration of French and German architecture and Kugelhopf cake tasting at local bistro
- Guided walking tour of Freiburg on Black Forest edge with Black Forest Cake sampling
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting featuring wines from volcanic soil producing excellent grapes
Landmarks Breisach Colmar Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl - Day 15
Zurich to Paris
Zurich to Paris- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception on board)
Landmarks Paris - Day 16
Les Andelys
Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxed morning cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Medieval-themed hiking tour to Château Gaillard with guide in traditional attire uncovering historical secrets
- Guided tour of Les Andelys on Seine banks followed by Château Gaillard
- Normandy cider farm visit to see production process and taste artisanal cider
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour exploring extraordinary 16th-century structure and French history
Landmarks Les Andelys Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 17
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening expert lecture: WWI - A day in the life of a Tommy, interactive experience with equipment and weapons trials and ration tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour exploring cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, and Joan of Arc execution site with free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking with authentically dressed guide exploring Viking history and Medieval past with free time
- Joan of Arc walking tour through Rouen from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square, site of her martyrdom
Landmarks Rouen Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter Old Market Square St. Ouen Church - Day 18
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening dessert buffet with local pastry chef featuring classic French cakes and fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Somme Battlefields excursion visiting Newfoundland Memorial Park, Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, and Lochnagar Crater
- Somme Battlefields excursion with Thiepval visiting Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery with 5,500 Commonwealth graves, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet themed tour exploring iconic Rouen landmarks including Rouen Cathedral and Musée des Beaux-Arts with Monet-related anecdotes and insights
Landmarks Rouen Somme Battlefields Newfoundland Memorial Park Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 19
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur including Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
- French cheese presentation and tasting featuring Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Evening lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life of Honfleur citizens during D-Day WWII campaign
Landmarks Honfleur Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities 
- Day 20
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches excursion (US history focused) visiting Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église (30 US Paratroopers landing site), Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
- Normandy Beaches excursion (UK history focused) visiting Bayeux (first liberated town), War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Arromanches Landing Museum, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery with lunch at local restaurant
- Normandy Beaches excursion (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 (335 Canadian men killed), and Pegasus Bridge & Museum with lunch at local restaurant
- Bayeux tour including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th centuries, Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture) with free exploration time
Landmarks Honfleur Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge Ranville War Cemetery Juno Beach Centre Abbey d'Ardenne Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 21
Caudebec-en-Caux
Caudebec-en-Caux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning cruise inland on the Seine to Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- E-bike cycling tour to Villequier along River Seine (8 kilometers each way on flat route) with Victor Hugo Museum visit
- Coach transfer to Fécamp with guided tour of Bénédictine Palace (19th century architectural masterpiece famous for Bénédictine liquor with 27 plants and spices) and tasting
- French Resistance walking tour with local stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- Abbey Road guided tour exploring grand abbeys on River Seine banks from Medieval times
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 22
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On-board painting class inspired by Monet's work
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden tour visiting the founder of Impressionism's home with Japanese-inspired water garden and lily ponds, plus free leisure time
- Self-guided e-bike cycling from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 kilometers each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the charming town
Landmarks Vernon Giverny Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 23
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise on the Seine back to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise with landmarks immortalized in Van Gogh's works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church and entry to Van Gogh's room (rented attic from his final months) with free exploration time
- Château de Chantilly guided tour of magnificent castle built by Henri d'Orléans with fine art collections, gardens, and free time
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) in Conflans exploring barge capital history
- Château de Malmaison tour of neoclassical estate and Napoleon and Josephine de Beauharnais residence with museum furniture, artwork, personal items, and Napoleonic era exhibits
Landmarks Conflans-Sainte-Honorine Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Château de Chantilly Château de Malmaison Musée de la Batellerie - Day 24
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais guided walking tour with Parisian guide exploring diverse district with history, architecture, arts and fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour on coach visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (reopened after 2019 fire)
- Opéra Garnier tour of ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, and glistening chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte coach excursion (one hour drive from Paris) to founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles with symmetrical layout and stunning gardens
Landmarks Paris Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Montmartre Moulin Rouge Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 25
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Paris
