Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and board your 5-star river cruise ship this afternoon. After getting settled into your suite, you can start taking in the atmosphere as your journey along the Seine begins.
- Day 2
Les Andelys
The ship cruises gently along the Seine toward Les Andelys, and you'll arrive just after lunch. This 900-year-old Norman village has well-preserved historic buildings and striking limestone cliffs to see. You can choose from guided options including a medieval-themed hike to Château Gaillard, a town tour, a cider farm visit, or exploring a Renaissance-era château.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys
- Stroll alongside the river and explore the charming centre of town
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
- Cider farm visit - see production process and taste local cider
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - 16th-century château tour
Landmarks/POIs Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 3
Rouen
You'll spend the day in Rouen, Normandy's capital with over 2,000 years of history. Several guided tours are available including the famous cathedral district and Medieval alleys, a Viking-themed tour with Rollo the Walker, or a photography discovery class. Later this evening, an expert gives a lecture about WWI and life as a soldier on the Western Front.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert lecture: WWI Lecture - Day in the life of a Tommy (interactive evening with equipment try-on and rations tasting)
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - Cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Joan of Arc history
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Viking history and Medieval past
- Photography discovery - Learn digital portrait photography using Rouen as landscape
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter - Day 4
Rouen
Another full day in Rouen gives you flexibility to explore on your own or join excursions. Options include a gourmet tour sampling local delicacies, visits to WWI battlefields including the Somme, or a tour focused on the region's military history and memorials.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Normandy - Local dairy producers, soft cheeses, cider and calvados tasting
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Lochnagar Crater
Landmarks/POIs Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing - Day 5
Honfleur
The ship heads west to Honfleur, a colorful port city on the English Channel's edge and where Impressionism was born. You'll get a guided walking tour of the Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities. This evening, a lecture covers Operation Fortitude and daily life in Honfleur during the D-Day campaign.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities
- Expert lecture: Operation Fortitude and daily life during D-Day campaign
Optional Activities
- Explore the harbour area and network of laneways at your own leisure
Landmarks/POIs Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
You have a full day in Honfleur to learn about the region's important WWII role. Choose between excursions exploring the Normandy Beaches with US, UK, or Canadian historical focus, or take a guided tour of Bayeux's Norman architecture and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour - Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th centuries Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture) with free time to explore
Landmarks/POIs Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre Omaha Beach Memorial Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at 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 7
Caudebec-en-Caux
The ship cruises inland to Caudebec-en-Caux, a Medieval town curving along the Seine with handsome riverfront homes and stately gardens. You can join active biking tours, guided excursions to nearby attractions, or explore the town's rich history and heritage sites on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - E-bike tour along the banks of the River Seine (eight-kilometre each way), visit Victor Hugo museum
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to historic seaside town, guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace, tasting of liquor (27 plants and spices)
- Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour learning stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road - Guided tour of grand abbeys on the banks of the River Seine
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
You'll stop in Vernon, a historic border town, and nearby Giverny, home of Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Choose between touring Monet's famous house and gardens or a self-guided cycling trip. Later, the ship cruises to La Roche-Guyon where you'll attend an exclusive classical concert at the 16th-century château.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Visit Château de La Roche-Guyon - walk through manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, tour decorative walls, ceilings and tapestries, enjoy drink and classical concert focusing on French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Tour Giverny town and home of Impressionism founder, Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies, free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - E-bike tour (approximately five kilometres each way), visit Monet's House and Garden or explore town at leisure
- On board painting class - Create your own masterpiece inspired by the gardens
Landmarks/POIs Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Conflans-Saint-Honorine to Paris
You wake in Conflans-Saint-Honorine, a Medieval town at the confluence of the Seine and Oise rivers. Explore the quiet streets, riverside pathways, and ancient church. Excursions include Van Gogh's village, a magnificent château, or a museum visit before the ship heads back to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Conflans-Saint-Honorine back to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - See landmarks immortalised in Van Gogh's paintings, visit Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, tour Van Gogh's room (his rented attic), free time to explore
- Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of magnificent château built by Henri d'Orléans, fine collections, gardens, free time to explore (Note: Closed Tuesdays - replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - Active tour exploring water transport history, Conflans' importance as barge capital of the world
- Château de Malmaison - Historic residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais, neoclassical architecture, landscaped gardens, museum with Napoleonic era furniture and artwork
Landmarks/POIs Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Palace of Versailles Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
You'll spend the day exploring Paris. First-timers can tour highlights like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while those who've been before might head to the trendy Marais District, the opulent Opéra Garnier, or a château southeast of the city. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace or relax on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of diverse Marais district with Parisian guide
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour seeing Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opéra Garnier - Tour of ornately decorated opera house commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach excursion (one hour drive from Paris), founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles, symmetrical layout with stunning gardens
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Champs Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opéra Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 11
Paris to London
You'll board the Eurostar from Paris to London on one of Europe's fastest trains. After arriving in the UK capital, transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The afternoon is free to wander around your surroundings at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from Paris to London
- Day 12
London
After breakfast at your hotel, join a half-day guided tour covering London's historic landmarks like Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Tower of London with its Crown Jewels, finishing at Buckingham Palace. You'll have a free afternoon to explore, then meet fellow guests for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant with fellow Scenic guests)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London - Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Tower of London with Crown Jewels, Buckingham Palace
- Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow Scenic guests
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of London at your leisure
Landmarks/POIs Trafalgar Square Big Ben Tower of London Buckingham Palace - Day 13
London
Following breakfast, choose between two London experiences. You can take an immersive tour of Kensington Palace exploring 300 years of royal history, or opt for a luxurious afternoon tea experience with fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches, and cakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Kensington Palace - Guided tour of birthplace of Queen Victoria, 300 years of royal history, King's and Queen's State Apartments, stories of royal palace workers
- Afternoon tea experience - Luxury tea service with fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches and cakes in refined setting
Landmarks/POIs Kensington Palace - Day 14
London to Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home with memories from your river cruise and London exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
