Itinerary
- Day 1
Copenhagen
You'll arrive in Copenhagen and head to your hotel to get settled. The rest of the day is yours to wander around this design-focused capital and start getting a feel for the city. Since it's your first day, take things at your own pace and grab a meal somewhere local if you're hungry.
Optional Activities
- Explore the historic city centre and cobbled squares
- Visit the harbour for boat and kayak activities
- Discover floating bars and hotels at the waterfront
- Day 2
Copenhagen
After breakfast, you'll tour Rosenborg Castle to see Denmark's Crown Jewels and royal art collections, then move on to the courtyard at Amalienborg Palace. From there you can choose your own path for the afternoon: either take a scenic canal cruise that passes the Little Mermaid and other iconic sights, or head to Tivoli Gardens on your own to explore the historic amusement park. Later this evening, you'll have a welcome dinner at one of Copenhagen's top restaurants.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at one of Copenhagen's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rosenborg Castle including Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia
- Visit to Amalienborg Palace courtyard
- Welcome dinner at a fine Copenhagen restaurant
Optional Activities
- Canal Cruise: guided boat tour seeing Christiansborg Palace, Black Diamond library, and Little Mermaid sculpture
- Tivoli Gardens: self-guided exploration of the historic amusement park (operating since 1843)
Landmarks Rosenborg Castle Amalienborg Palace Christiansborg Palace Black Diamond Library Little Mermaid Statue Tivoli Gardens 
- Day 3
Copenhagen to Stockholm
You'll transfer to the airport and fly to Stockholm, which sits across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. Check into your hotel and you'll have the afternoon and evening free to explore Sweden's capital. The city's known for its music, design, fashion, and tech scene, so there's plenty to discover on foot or by walking around different neighborhoods.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Copenhagen airport
Optional Activities
- Explore Stockholm's islands and bridges at leisure
- Discover the city's design and creative district
- Day 4
Stockholm
A local guide leads you through Stockholm's main sights, starting with City Hall and its golden Three Crowns spire, then Riddarholm Church, and the Royal Palace. After that you'll head to Djurgarden to visit the Vasa Ship Museum, where you'll see a 17th-century warship that sank on its first voyage back in 1628. The evening ends with a Swedish dinner featuring European influences in a nice setting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Swedish cuisine with European influences in a stunning setting)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with local guide
- Visit to City Hall
- Visit to Riddarholm Church
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Vasa Ship Museum
- Dinner featuring Swedish cuisine with European influences
Landmarks Stockholm City Hall Riddarholm Church Royal Palace Vasa Ship Museum - Day 5
Stockholm to Oslo
You'll fly to Oslo, Norway's smallest Scandinavian capital but one that really delivers on culture and nature. Half the city is forest and parks mixed with historical buildings and modern design. An art specialist will guide you through the Munch Museum to see their massive one-artist collection, including 'The Scream'. After the tour, head up to the museum's rooftop bar for wine and panoramic views across the city.
Included Activities
- Flight to Oslo
- Scenic Enrich: Guided visit to Munch Museum with art specialist including rooftop bar experience with panoramic city views and wine
Landmarks Munch Museum - Day 6
Oslo
You'll explore the Bygdoy Peninsula where three museums tell stories of Norwegian maritime history. Visit the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, and the Fram, a wooden polar ship that holds records for sailing farthest north and south. You can step aboard the Fram to see how crews actually lived during Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Later, take the elevator up the Holmenkollen Ski Museum's ski jump tower for views you won't get anywhere else.
Included Activities
- Visit Viking Ship Museum
- Visit Kon-Tiki Museum
- Visit Fram polar ship museum and board the ship
- Holmenkollen Ski Museum visit with elevator to ski jump tower summit
Landmarks Viking Ship Museum Kon-Tiki Museum Fram Museum Holmenkollen Ski Museum - Day 7
Oslo to Lofthus
You'll drive through Hardangervidda National Park, which is Europe's highest mountain plateau and home to Norway's largest herd of wild reindeer. By afternoon you'll reach Lofthus, known as the 'orchard of Hardanger' because of its fruit trees and cider production. Your hotel sits right here with views of the fjord and Folgefonna, Norway's third-largest glacier.
Included Activities
- Drive through Hardangervidda National Park
Landmarks Hardangervidda National Park Folgefonna Glacier - Day 8
Lofthus to Bergen
You'll leave Lofthus and drive toward Bergen, a historic fishing port from the 12th century that's now Norway's second-largest city. The drive takes you through varied landscapes, and once you arrive, you'll notice Bergen's surrounded by seven colorful hills. Despite its size, the city has kept a small-town feel and you'll see why locals call it the 'Heart of the Fjords'.
Optional Activities
- Explore the city at leisure
- Day 9
Bergen
Walk through Bergen's narrow, steep cobblestone streets and check out Bryggen, the World Heritage-listed wharf that dates back to the city's medieval importance as a major seaport. You'll also visit Troldhaugen, the former home of composer Edvard Grieg. For the afternoon, pick between taking the funicular 320 meters up Mount Floyen for city and fjord views, or riding the tram to Fantoft Stave Church, which was rebuilt in traditional Norwegian style after a fire in 1992.
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Bergen's narrow cobblestoned laneways
- Visit to World Heritage-listed Bryggen wharf
- Visit to Troldhaugen (Edvard Grieg's former home)
Optional Activities
- Mount Fløyen: Funicular railway ride 320 metres up for spectacular views of city and fjord
- Fantoft Stave Church: Tram ride to the reconstructed Norwegian-style church
Landmarks Bryggen Troldhaugen Mount Fløyen Fantoft Stave Church - Day 10
Bergen to Scenic Eclipse II
Your land journey ends as you board the ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse II in Bergen. You'll meet the Captain and crew, welcome aboard with Champagne, and explore your spacious suite. After gathering with fellow guests at the Sky Bar, you'll set sail into Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord.
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Eclipse II
- Welcome aboard with Champagne
- Explore spacious suite
- Meet Captain and crew
- Set sail into Sognefjord
Landmarks Sognefjord - Day 11
Stavanger
You'll explore Stavanger, Norway's southwestern coastal city dating to the 9th century and known as the 'Cradle of the Vikings'. This compact, walkable city has well-preserved white wooden houses and Uvre Holmegate, the 'street of colours'. The Stavanger Maritime Museum in a historic harborside warehouse covers Viking history and seafaring, and the fish market offers fresh local catches.
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Stavanger: Discover Viking heritage at Ullandhaug and Hafrsfjord, visit Petroleum Museum, stroll Old Stavanger's historic wooden streets
- Lysefjord Cruise: Cruise past Preikestolen and Stavanger Archipelago with Viking stories and refreshments
- Old Town & Beer Tasting: Guided walk through cobblestone streets and historic wooden houses, ending with local beer tasting at Stavanger Pub
- Stavanger Panorama: Tour from market and cathedral to 'Swords in Rock', Jæren countryside, Ullandhaug views, and coastal islands of Byøy and Engøy
Landmarks Stavanger Maritime Museum Old Stavanger Ullandhaug Hafrsfjord Petroleum Museum Preikestolen Lysefjord Swords in Rock - Day 12
Scenic Eclipse II
After a good night in your luxury suite, the day is yours to enjoy. You can use the temperature-controlled Vitality Pool, relax in the Observation Lounge with bow views, or grab light meals at Azure Bar & Cafe with all-inclusive beverages. Tonight, catch a theatre performance or dine in your suite with your butler serving an evening nightcap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light meals at Azure Bar & Café), Dinner
Included Activities
- Access Vitality Pool
- Access Observation Lounge
- Visit Azure Bar & Café for light meals
- Enjoy theatre performance
- Dine on board
- Day 13
IJmuiden to Amsterdam
You'll arrive at IJmuiden and transfer to Amsterdam, the gateway to the Dutch Low Lands. The Golden Age canals line the city with gabled houses, cafes, and vintage shops where locals ride bicycles. The surrounding countryside has historic windmills, bustling markets, nature reserves, and scenic waterways to explore.
Optional Activities
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise: 2.5-hour scenic cruise admiring historic architecture and charming bridges from the water, then free time to explore
- Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Transfer: Drive to Museumplein and visit world-renowned Rijksmuseum with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other Dutch Golden Age artists
- Volendam, Marken & Edam: Tour 'Waterland' region through canals and windmills to visit Marken's wooden houses, Volendam's harbour, and Edam's historic architecture and cheese-making tradition
- Haarlem Jopen Church & Beer Tasting: Guided walking tour of Grote Markt and Saint Bavo Cathedral, then visit Jopenkerk for unique beer tasting in former church-turned-brewery with three signature beers and snacks
- IJmuiden E-Bike Tour: 28-mile (45 km) guided bike tour through Zuid-Kennemerland National Park dunes to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort with refreshment stops, then woodlands near Haarlem
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Rijksmuseum Marken Volendam Edam Haarlem Grote Markt Saint Bavo Cathedral Jopenkerk Zuid-Kennemerland National Park Bloemendaal Zandvoort - Day 14
Dover
From your private verandah, you'll see the White Cliffs of Dover as you arrive in port. Over 2,000 years of history are visible here, from the 11th-century Dover Castle to wartime fortifications. Nearby, Canterbury offers medieval charm with its World Heritage Cathedral, and Leeds Castle features grounds worth exploring.
Optional Activities
- Leeds Castle: Explore historic royal residence with medieval interiors on two small islands in an encircling lake, leisurely walk through lakeside parkland
- Canterbury: Panoramic drive from Dover with optional guided walk through medieval streets hearing stories from Anglo-Saxons to Tudors, free time to explore
- Britain at War & White Cliffs: Visit Battle of Britain Memorial and scenic walk along White Cliffs passing historic South Foreland Lighthouse
- Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens: Journey through Kent to celebrated Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, explore historic grounds and tower, traditional cream tea
Landmarks White Cliffs of Dover Dover Castle Canterbury Cathedral Leeds Castle Battle of Britain Memorial South Foreland Lighthouse Sissinghurst Castle Gardens - Day 15
Honfleur
Honfleur sits on the Normandy Coast where the Seine meets the English Channel, and its harbour is considered one of France's nicest. The waterfront displays 17th-century colourful buildings now filled with boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. This is where Impressionism began, with artists like Claude Monet and Eugene Boudin once walking these streets. The Musee Eugene Boudin houses their masterpieces, and the Scenic Eclipse II docks overnight for evening visits to waterfront wine bars.
- Meals
- Dinner (On board Scenic Eclipse II)
Optional Activities
- Honfleur & A Sweet Break: Discover charming streets, timber-framed houses, St Catherine's Church, Old Port, café stop with pastries, free time to explore
- The American Landing in Normandy: Visit Landing Museum at Arromanches dedicated to D-Day landings, American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, lunch at Château La Cheneuière
- Pays d'Auge & Calvados Tasting: Scenic drive through Pays d'Auge region, visit distillery to see Calvados production, sample iconic brandy
- Hiking Etretat: Discover dramatic cliffs and iconic rock formations of Etretat that inspired Claude Monet, follow coastal path with breathtaking views, free time to explore charming town and cafés
Landmarks Honfleur Harbour Musée Eugène Boudin St Catherine's Church Arromanches Landing Museum American Cemetery Normandy Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc Château La Cheneuière Pays d'Auge Etretat - Day 16
Honfleur
On your second day in Honfleur, you'll explore destinations outside the city showing the region's cultural heritage. Honfleur connects to Paris, Rouen, Giverny, and Normandy's D-Day Landing beaches, sites that mark WWII's significant impact decades later. After your excursion, you'll relax in the Scenic Lounge Bar with over 130 whiskey varieties or fine wines to choose from.
- Meals
- Dinner (On board Scenic Eclipse II)
Optional Activities
- Honfleur & A Sweet Break: Discover charming streets, timber-framed houses, St Catherine's Church, Old Port, café stop with pastries, free time to explore
- The American Landing in Normandy: Visit Landing Museum at Arromanches dedicated to D-Day landings, American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, lunch at Château La Cheneuière
- Giverny Impressionism & Monet's Foundation: Visit Giverny to explore Musée des Impressionismes and Monet's home and gardens including iconic lily pond and Japanese bridge, stroll vibrant gardens at own pace
- Paris Highlights with Lunch by the Seine River: Full day guided tour from Honfleur to Paris with panoramic coach ride past Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, gourmet lunch with Seine River views, free time to explore and photograph Eiffel Tower
Landmarks Giverny Musée des Impressionismes Monet's Home and Gardens Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Rouen Paris - Day 17
Guernsey
Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands just off France's coast, blends British and French cultures uniquely. You'll walk St Peter Port's cobblestone streets with Georgian and Regency buildings and vibrant flowers. The Guernsey Museum and Aquarium shows shipwrecks and marine life, while medieval Castle Cornet offers panoramic views from above. Hauteville House (Victor Hugo's former home) and Candie Gardens botanical spaces are also worth seeing.
Optional Activities
- Castle Cornet & Town Walk: Explore St Peter Port and visit Castle Cornet guarding harbour 800 years with museums, gardens, stunning coastal views
- Cliff Walk & Cream Tea: Hike scenic cliffs spotting ancient fortifications and wildlife, end with traditional cream tea at Jerbourg Hotel with coastal views
- Scenic Island Drive: Uncover Guernsey's stunning scenery and rich history with unique British and French heritage, wild cliffs, sandy bays, Occupation tales
- Guernsey Coastal Cycle Tour: Ride west coast exploring nature reserves, WWII bunkers, charming harbours
Landmarks St Peter Port Castle Cornet Guernsey Museum and Aquarium Hauteville House Candie Gardens Jerbourg Hotel - Day 18
Scenic Eclipse II
After busy shore excursions, you'll have time to relax. The fitness centre offers Pilates, stretching, or aerial yoga before a massage at the Senses Spa. You can relax in oceanfront cabanas on the Sky Deck with a cocktail. Tonight, try dinner at Sushi @ Koko's, catch a theatre performance, and unwind at the Scenic Lounge Bar.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's)
Included Activities
- Access fitness centre classes (Pilates, stretching, aerial yoga)
- Access Senses Spa
- Relax in oceanfront cabanas on Sky Deck
- Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's
- Theatre entertainment
- Visit Scenic Lounge Bar
Optional Activities
- Massage at Senses Spa
- Day 19
Villagarcia de Arousa
Villagarcia de Arousa sits on Galicia's northwestern coast, blending traditional Galician culture with coastal scenery. The town serves as a gateway to Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage site where pilgrims have journeyed for centuries. You can explore the cathedral and medieval streets of this iconic pilgrimage destination.
Optional Activities
- Gardens of Galician Mansions: Visit 17th-century Pazo de Oca with stately facade, aqueduct, lush gardens featuring swans, boxwood, magnolias; Pazo de Rivadulla's English-style gardens with waterfalls and Virginia tulip trees
- Discover Las Rias Bajas: Experience 15th-century Pazo de Rubianes, 600-year-old house-museum blending history, wine, 11-hectare gardens with monumental eucalyptus, sequoias, magnolias, over 4,500 camellia types; cruise O Grove estuary admiring rugged coasts and traditional mussel 'batea' platforms
- Pontevedra & Combarro: Explore Combarro's unique 'horreos' (raised granaries) and 'bateas' (floating platforms) for mussel farming, visit Pontevedra's historic Santo Domingo Church and Plaza de Peregrina
Landmarks Pazo de Oca Pazo de Rivadulla Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Pazo de Rubianes O Grove Estuary Combarro Pontevedra Santo Domingo Church Plaza de Peregrina - Day 20
Leixões
Leixoes is one of Portugal's largest seaports, just 8km from Porto. Located on the Douro River estuary, it's northern Portugal's commercial centre and a World Heritage baroque city with pre-Roman origins. This port gave its name to Portugal and produces the famed port wine. You'll walk winding alleys, see gothic and baroque architecture, street art, locals, and hear the rickety tram while feeling the Atlantic breeze.
Optional Activities
- Porto City Tour & Gaia Wine Cellars: Explore Porto's historical and cultural charm including iconic Cathedral, UNESCO-listed Ribeira district, renowned port wine cellars in Gaia with tasting
- Porto Active City Tour & Palacio da Bolsa: Discover Porto's historic streets on active walking tour admiring Clerigos Tower's 250-year legacy and Sao Bento Station's azulejo (Portuguese tile) artistry, stroll Flores Street's charm, explore Palacio da Bolsa's opulent interiors, free time to savour vibrant ambiance
- Guimarães & Ducal Palace: Journey through time in UNESCO-listed Guimarães, birthplace of Portugal, admiring medieval centre and 15th-century Ducal Palace, once home to Dukes of Braganza, explore regal halls reflecting Portugal's rich heritage
- Aveleda Winery - A Journey Through the Senses: Visit Quinta da Aveleda historic estate since 1870 in Vinho Verde region, stroll tranquil gardens, learn winemaking heritage, savour signature wines paired with local delicacies
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Ribeira District Port Wine Cellars Gaia Clerigos Tower São Bento Station Flores Street Palacio da Bolsa Guimarães Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 21
Lisbon
You'll arrive in Lisbon, Portugal's colourful capital with over 600 years of seafaring history. After one last breakfast on board the Scenic Eclipse II, you'll say farewell to the crew and new friends, taking memories of an unforgettable journey with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final sumptuous breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse II)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse II
Landmarks Lisbon
