Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Paris - Day 2
Conflans
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon with classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise: Tour village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, including entry to Van Gogh's room and landmarks immortalized in his works such as Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, plus free time to explore
- Versailles Palace and Gardens: Explore the palace's intricate architecture and gardens, learn about French royalty
- Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum): Active tour of the museum showcasing the history and importance of inland water transport in Conflans
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Château de La Roche-Guyon Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Palace of Versailles Musée de la Batellerie - Day 3
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture – Day in the life of a Tommy: Interactive evening experience including trying on equipment and tasting rations, exploring life of Allied soldiers on the Western Front
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour: Guided tour seeing cathedral district, old marketplace and Saint-Maclou Quarter with medieval alleys and half-timbered houses, learning about Joan of Arc, plus free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking: Tour with guide dressed as Viking warlord Rollo the Walker, focusing on the city's Medieval past and Viking raiders, plus free time
- Photography discovery: Learn digital portrait photography techniques with a local photographer using Rouen as landscape
Landmarks Rouen Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter - Day 4
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Claude Monet and the Colors of Rouen: Guided tour exploring landmarks that inspired Monet including Rouen Cathedral (immortalized in his 30+ painting series), medieval streets with half-timbered houses, and visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts featuring Monet's cathedral studies and other Impressionist masterpieces
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park: Full day excursion to WWI Battle of the Somme site, visiting 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 excursion visiting Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery with 5,500+ Commonwealth graves, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, 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
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur: Tour of Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine and Garden of Personalities with free time to explore
- On board lecture: Engaging presentation about Operation Fortitude and daily life of Honfleur's citizens during the D-Day campaign
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour 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): Start at Utah Beach memorial where 20,000+ US troops landed June 6, 1944, visit Sainte-Mère-Église where 30 US Paratroopers landed, lunch at local restaurant, then visit Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre and Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused): Visit Bayeux (first liberated town after D-Day landings), Bayeux War Cemetery and Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery (replaced with Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards)
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused): Begin at Abbey d'Ardenne (11th century memorial to Canadian POWs), visit Juno Beach Centre (memorial to 20,000 Canadian troops), lunch at local restaurant, visit Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery with 335 Canadian D-Day casualties, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum (replaced with Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards)
- Bayeux tour: Guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (built 11th-14th centuries, Norman Romanesque and Gothic masterpiece) with free time to explore
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 Merville Battery Site and Museum 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 Seine Museum: E-bike tour along River Seine banks on flat eight-kilometre route each way, visit Seine Museum before returning
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace: Coach transfer to historic seaside town surrounded by tall cliffs, guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace architectural masterpiece famous for producing Bénédictine liquor (contains 27 plants and spices), includes tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance: Walking tour learning stories of French Resistance fighters against Nazi occupation, hearing local stories of heroism and daring missions
- Normandy Abbey Road: Guided exploration of historic abbeys on the banks of the River Seine, learning about spiritual health and wealth in Normandy since the Middle Ages
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Seine Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden: Guided tour of Giverny and the home of Impressionism founder, featuring Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies that inspired his famous works, plus free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny: Self-guided bike tour from the ship to Giverny (approximately five kilometres each way), option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the charming town
Landmarks Vernon Giverny Monet's House and Garden - Day 9
Les Andelys
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart': Medieval-themed walking tour uncovering historical secrets of Les Andelys and venturing up to Lionheart's castle
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard: Guided exploration of the picturesque Norman town on the River Seine banks before reaching the Château
- Cider farm visit: Visit local farm to see Normandy cider production process and taste the distinctive effervescent drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon: Explore 16th-century Renaissance-style château and early example in France, admiring remnants of lavish interior and learning about its importance to French history (open May-September, closed Mondays; outside this period replaced with Château d'Acquigny Gardens and Louviers)
Landmarks Les Andelys Château Gaillard Château Gaillon Château d'Acquigny Gardens - 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 cultural melting pot, 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 Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (reopened after 2019 fire)
- Opera Garnier: Tour of the spectacular opera house in theatrical heart of Paris with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases and glistening chandeliers, learning about building commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III (replaced with Ateliers du Lumières when unavailable)
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Coach trip one hour from Paris to château credited as founding French formal garden and inspiration for Versailles, featuring stunning gardens in symmetrical theatrical setting
Landmarks Paris Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Ateliers du Lumières Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 11
Paris to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Bordeaux 
- Day 12
Bordeaux to Libourne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour to Saint-Émilion: Visit World Heritage-listed village, explore the unique Monolithic Church carved directly into limestone
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 13
Libourne to Pauillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Libourne
- Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion with tasting
- Cycling from Libourne through Fronsac
- Paint and Pour watercolour class on Scenic Sun Deck with local wines
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Fronsac Pauillac - Day 14
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac: Exclusive evening enjoying live classical music performances in the spectacular surrounds of 13th-century Château d'Agassac, one of the oldest winemaking establishments in the region
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach: Coach tour through scenic region with over 16,000 hectares of vineyards across eight appellations, traveling Route des Chateaux to a local winery for wine tasting
- Médoc wine tasting by bicycle: E-bike tour through spectacular Médoc countryside seeing grand aristocratic châteaux in world's leading red wine region, followed by sampling at prestigious estate
Landmarks Médoc Château d'Agassac - Day 15
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
- Scenic Culinaire cooking school: Learn more about French cuisine
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 16
Cadillac to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach: Coach through Sauternes to a vineyard for wine tasting
- Sauternes by bike: Cycle through rolling vineyards of Sauternes for a tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle: Tour the ancient castle with family whose ancestors resided there for 700+ years
- Biking in the Loupiac wine region: Cycle through Gironde landscapes in Loupiac wine region, admiring Château Benauge
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec: Guided tour discovering historic rooms of estate including apartments of famous painter
Landmarks Sauternes Roquetaillade Castle Loupiac Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 17
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich: After hours access to Bassins des Lumières: Exclusive evening welcome with Champagne at Bassins des Lumières, Bordeaux's former WWII submarine base now impressive digital art installation, with exclusive customized show for Scenic guests
- Oyster tasting: Special tasting of fresh oysters delivered from Arcachon Bay
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux: Local guide tour discovering city highlights including magnificent Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux: Guided cycling tour through historic Bordeaux, sampling delicious treats such as canelé custard cake
- Shop with a chef: Join on board chef at local food market to shop for and taste best regional ingredients, followed by cooking demonstration learning art of French fare (market closed Mondays, unavailable these days)
Landmarks Bordeaux Gothic Cathedral Place de la Bourse Bassins des Lumières Arcachon Bay - Day 18
Bordeaux to Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum: Local tram to interactive museum for journey of wine discovery
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar: Cruise through Bordeaux in sidecar and/or on back of motorcycle
- Visit Arcachon: Walking tour of charming bayside town of Arcachon with local guide, finishing at Baltard market undercover food hall with local delicacies
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Arcachon Baltard market Bourg - Day 19
Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum: Visit museum inside Bourg Castle grounds with local guide, discovering unique collection of horse-drawn carriages
- Historic Saintes: Tour of charming town in Charente-Maritime department steeped in 2,000 years of history and lush gardens
- Full day excursion to Cognac: Walking tour of fortified city renowned for producing world's finest brandy, lunch, tour of Rémy Martin estate, brandy sampling
Landmarks Bourg Bourg Castle Carriages Museum Saintes Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 20
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye: Stroll through charming city with local guide, viewing World Heritage-listed monument overlooking Gironde Estuary
- Active walking tour of Blaye: Tour fascinating citadel with local guide, gaining understanding of defence system created by architect Sébastien Vauban
- Cycling along the Captain's Road: Active cycling tour along the Captain's Road
- Visit Château de la Roche Courbon: Guided visit discovering fortified castle transformed into historic château with sprawling manicured gardens
Landmarks Blaye Blaye Citadel Gironde Estuary Captain's Road Château de la Roche Courbon - Day 21
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Bordeaux
