Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and check into your hotel in the 8th Arrondissement. Take time to get oriented in this city with its grand boulevards, theaters, and Belle Époque department stores lining the streets.
Landmarks/POIs Champs Élysées Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Seine River Palais Garnier Printemps Galeries Lafayette - Day 2
Paris
Start with a pain au chocolat and café au lait, then you have choices for how to spend your day. Join a guided tour if that appeals, or pick your own path through Paris. Museums, designer shops, vintage flea markets, or a picnic in one of the parks all work depending on what you're after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Panoramic city tour (Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe)
- Scenic Freechoice: Explore Bohemian Paris (Montmartre district and hidden winery behind Sacré-Cœur)
Optional Activities
- Visit The Louvre Museum
- Visit Musée d'Orsay
- Visit Centre Pompidou
- Shopping at world-class designer boutiques
- Hunting for treasures at vintage stores and flea markets
- Afternoon at patisseries, boulangeries, fromageries and bistros
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe Montmartre Sacré-Cœur The Louvre Musée d'Orsay Centre Pompidou - Day 3
Paris to Seine River Cruise
This morning you'll explore Paris at your own pace before heading to the ship. Once onboard the Scenic Gem, the crew welcomes you and shows you around your floating home for the next 10 days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Gem cruise ship on Seine River
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Paris
- Day 4
Les Andelys
The ship cruises to Les Andelys, a medieval riverside town on one of the Seine's prettier bends. You can walk along the river past limestone cliffs, wander through the charming center with its Norman-era houses, or join a guided hike or town exploration if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' medieval-themed walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Lyons la Forêt with local farm cider production experience
Landmarks/POIs Château Gaillard Lyons la Forêt Seine River - Day 5
Rouen
You'll arrive in Rouen, Normandy's main city with deep historical roots. Multiple guided options let you explore the medieval old town with winding streets and half-timbered buildings, or learn about Viking heritage. This evening a soldier in period uniform shares WWI trench stories during an interactive lecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Rouen city tour (cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint Maclou Quarter)
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking
- Scenic Freechoice: Photography discovery tour with local photographer
- WWI Lecture - 'Day in the Life of Tommy' (interactive evening with soldier in uniform, equipment try-on, rations tasting)
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral Saint Maclou Church Joan of Arc Execution Site 
- Day 6
Somme Battlefields or Normandy Tasting
Today splits into two paths: visit the Somme Battlefields to see war memorials and cemeteries including the Australian National Memorial and Thiepval Memorial, or explore Normandy's food scene with cheese tastings, cider, and Calvados. A local pastry chef brings fine desserts aboard later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park (Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Thiepval (Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, Lochnagar Crater)
- Scenic Freechoice: Tastes of Normandy (regional cheese, cider, and Calvados tasting)
- Local pâtissier dessert selection on board
Landmarks/POIs Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre) Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial - Day 7
Honfleur
The ship docks in Honfleur, known for its colorful harbor called Le Vieux Bassin. You'll take a guided walk through the 15th century wooden Church of Sainte-Catherine and the Garden of Personalities. Back on board this evening, there's a WWII lecture covering D-Day and Operation Fortitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur harbour
- Visit Church of Sainte-Catherine
- Visit Garden of Personalities
- Interactive WWII lecture (D-Day campaigns, Operation Fortitude, technological evolution since WWI)
Landmarks/POIs Le Vieux Bassin Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 8
Normandy D-Day Beaches
After breakfast you choose from D-Day focused tours based on US, UK, or Canadian perspectives, visiting landing beaches, memorials, cemeteries, and museums. Alternatively, tour Bayeux to see the famous 11th century tapestry. The afternoon is yours to explore or rest on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches Including Omaha Beach (US Focused) - Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches Including British Normandy Memorial (UK focused) - Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of Battle of Normandy, Arromanches Landing Museum, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches Including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian Focused) - Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Bayeux tour with tapestry visit - Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux, Bayeux Tapestry
Landmarks/POIs Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach 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 Bayeux Tapestry - Day 9
Caudebec-en-Caux
You reach Caudebec-en-Caux, a medieval riverside town with historic homes and stone walls. See the ornate 15th century church or pick from guided options like cycling the Seine to Villequier, visiting the Benedictine Palace in Fécamp, exploring French Resistance history, or touring Normandy abbeys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum (8-kilometre each way along Seine)
- Scenic Freechoice: Fécamp and Benedictine Palace (guided tour with Benedictine liquor tasting)
- Scenic Freechoice: Tales of the French Resistance walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Normandy Abbey Road (Jumièges Abbey ruins, 11th century Romanesque Abbey with garden)
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Benedictine Palace Jumièges Abbey Seine River - Day 10
Vernon and Giverny
In Vernon, you can tour Monet's House and Garden by guided coach with time to wander the water lilies and Japanese bridge, or cycle from Vernon to Giverny on your own. Later, head to La Roche Guyon for a classical concert inside a 16th century château built into chalk cliffs that once served as Rommel's WWII headquarters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Monet's House and Garden (guided tour with coach transfer from Vernon to Giverny)
- Scenic Freechoice: Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 kilometres each way)
- Optional on-board painting class inspired by Giverny gardens
- Scenic Enrich: Château de La Roche Guyon (short walk from ship, 16th century château with gardens, drink and classical concert featuring French composers)
Optional Activities
- On-board painting class
Landmarks/POIs Monet's House and Garden Giverny Château de La Roche Guyon - Day 11
Conflans-Saint-Honoré
Wake in Conflans-Saint-Honoré where two rivers meet. Options include Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted his last works, the Château de Chantilly with its collections and grounds, or a museum about inland waterway transport. This afternoon relax on board as the ship sails back toward Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise (Van Gogh sites, entry to Van Gogh's room)
- Scenic Freechoice: Chantilly Castle and Gardens guided tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) active tour
Optional Activities
- Afternoon on board Panorama Lounge & Bar
- Wellness center massage
- State-of-the-art gym workout
Landmarks/POIs Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Musée de la Batellerie - Day 12
Paris
You return to Paris for your last day. First time here? Hit the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Already know those? The Marais district, Opéra Garnier, or Château Vaux-le-Vicomte offer different angles. Spend the afternoon however you like, whether that's café people-watching, climbing the tower, exploring Montmartre, or staying on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Trendy Marais with local Parisian guided walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Paris city tour (Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral viewpoint)
- Scenic Freechoice: Opera Garnier tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Château Vaux-le-Vicomte coach tour
Optional Activities
- People-watching at Champs-Élysées sidewalk café
- Eiffel Tower ascent
- Montmartre exploration
- Moulin Rouge visit
- Relaxation on board Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champs Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opéra Garnier Château Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 13
Departure from Paris
Have breakfast and then transfer to Paris airport or the train station for your onward journey. You'll leave with memories from your 10 days cruising the Seine and exploring this region of France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
