Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the day to yourself. Wander around at your own pace, taking in the sights and energy of the French capital. It's a good chance to get your bearings and settle into the city's rhythm before your scheduled activities begin.
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris independently
- Visit the Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the Seine River banks
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées 
- Day 2
Paris
After breakfast, you've got options for how you want to spend your time. Take a guided coach tour to see major landmarks like the Louvre and Les Invalides, or head into Montmartre to walk the cobblestone streets and check out the historic vineyard. Either way, you'll get a feel for different sides of Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris - Coach tour through scenic districts, Seine River drive, Palais Garnier, Louvre, Les Invalides
- Secrets of Montmartre - Walking tour of cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard, artist district exploration
Landmarks/POIs Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard - Day 3
Paris to Conflans-Saint Honorine
This morning is free to explore Paris however you'd like. Later, you'll transfer to the Scenic Gem river cruise ship and board this evening. It's a relaxed day that leads into your Seine River journey beginning tonight.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Scenic Gem river cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris in the morning
- Day 4
Conflans-Saint Honorine
You'll wake up in the medieval town of Conflans-Saint Honorine where the Seine and Oise rivers meet. Wander the quiet streets and visit the ancient church, then grab coffee at a riverside café. After that, choose between visiting Van Gogh's village of Auvers-sur-Oise or touring Chantilly Castle and its gardens.
Included Activities
- Explore Conflans-Saint Honorine independently
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - Journey to village where Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, see landmarks from his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's rented attic room, free time to explore
- Chantilly Castle and Gardens - Guided tour of castle, fine art collections, garden exploration, free time (Note: Castle closed Tuesdays, replaced with Versailles Palace visit)
Landmarks/POIs Conflans-Saint Honorine Church Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Van Gogh's House Chantilly Castle Versailles Palace - Day 5
Rouen
The ship pulls into Rouen, Normandy's capital with over 2,000 years of history behind it. You can take a guided city tour through medieval streets and spires, join a theatrical tour with a Viking guide learning about Rollo the Warlord, or do a tasting tour of local cheeses, ciders and calvados. Back on board, there's an interactive WWI lecture about life on the Western Front.
Included Activities
- Expert lecture - WWI Day in the life of Tommy (interactive experience including trying on WWI equipment, weapons and rations)
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - Guided tour seeing cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint Maclou Quarter, medieval alleys, half-timbered houses, Joan of Arc historical sites, free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Costumed guide in Viking warlord attire sharing medieval history, free time to explore
- Tastes of Normandy - Visit local producers for tastings of soft cheeses, cider and calvados
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral Saint Maclou Church Joan of Arc Memorial - Day 6
Honfleur
You'll cruise into Honfleur, a colorful port city on the English Channel. Explore the busy harbor, cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, art galleries and restaurants. Pick a guided walking tour of the city, select one of three different D-Day beach excursions focused on different historical themes, or wander independently and discover it your way.
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches - Omaha Beach (US history focused): Memorial on Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église town visit, lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches - British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused): Bayeux town visit, War Cemetery and Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches - Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused): Abbey d'Ardenne memorial visit, Juno Beach Centre (20,000 Canadian troops memorial), lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Walking tour of Honfleur - Guided city walking tour of Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities, free time to explore
Landmarks/POIs Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches Landing Museum British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 7
Caudebec-en-Caux
The ship arrives early in Caudebec-en-Caux, a medieval riverside town set beautifully on a curve of the Seine. You can tour the Benedictine Palace and taste liqueurs, explore spiritual abbeys along the Abbey Road, cycle through the countryside on an e-bike, or take a costumed legionary guide through the ancient Roman amphitheatre and learn its history.
Optional Activities
- Fecamp and Benedictine Palace - Coach transfer to Fecamp seaside town, guided tour of 19th-century Benedictine Palace, Benedictine liqueur tasting
- Normandy Abbey Road - Local guide tour exploring abbeys on the banks of the River Seine, spiritual and historical heritage
- Rural e-bike cycling - Local guide tour cycling through scenic countryside, historic bridges, traditional straw-roof houses, local life insights
- Lillebonne tour - Walking tour with costumed Roman legionary guide, Roman amphitheatre visit (largest in northern Europe), Roman history exploration
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Fecamp Benedictine Palace Lillebonne Roman Amphitheatre - Day 8
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
You'll visit Vernon and nearby Giverny, where Claude Monet lived and painted. Choose between a guided tour of Monet's house and gardens with the famous water lilies and Japanese-inspired landscape, or rent a bike and ride from Vernon to Giverny at your own pace. By evening, sail to La Roche-Guyon for a classical concert at the 16th-century Château built into a chalk hillside.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Visit Château La Roche-Guyon, walk through orchard and vegetable gardens, welcome drink and classical concert focusing on French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Tour of Giverny town, visit to Monet's home, Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies, free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - Self-guided bike tour approximately five kilometres each way, option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore town, return to ship
Landmarks/POIs Monet's House and Garden Château La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 9
Paris
The ship returns to Paris for an afternoon of exploration. If this is your first time, you can tackle bucket-list spots like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Already been? Check out the trendy Marais District, Opera Garnier's opulent interiors, or take a day trip to a château southeast of the city.
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of Marais district with Parisian guide, cultural exploration, historical sites, architecture, arts scene, fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour with local guide of famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral (recently reopened)
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach tour approximately one hour from Paris, château credited as founding French formal garden and inspiration for Versailles, symmetrical layout with manicured hedges
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 10
Paris
Your Seine River cruise ends this morning. You'll have breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to Paris airport or train station for your onward journey, carrying wonderful memories of France with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Paris airport or train station
