Take a journey down a river of dreams with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
The Seine isn't the largest river in Europe, or even France, but it may be the most renowned
There are few superlatives that do justice to beautiful Paris, as you'll have ample opportunity to discover. Beyond Paris, you can look forward to a serene cruise to Honfleur on the edge of the English Channel, pausing at the most beautiful landmarks along the way.
The Seine isn't the largest river in Europe, or even France, but it may be the most renowned
There are few superlatives that do justice to beautiful Paris, as you'll have ample opportunity to discover. Beyond Paris, you can look forward to a serene cruise to Honfleur on the edge of the English Channel, pausing at the most beautiful landmarks along the way.
11 Day Voyage: Paris > Paris
April 23rd to May 3rd, 2025
April 23rd to May 3rd, 2025
Experience Paris, a city that oozes romance and is home to world renowned architectural wonders and iconic pieces of art.
Beyond Paris, this incredible journey along the Seine and through Normandy will allow you to immerse in French culture, delve into its fascinating history, and see its beautiful scenery from the open waters of the English Channel to the rugged coast of northern France. Step back into medieval times with a visit to Les Andelys, home to King Richard the Lionheart’s ruined castle; see where Joan of Arc saw out her last days; and learn about both World Wars with visits to the Somme Battlefields and D-Day Beaches.
Balance out the history with meanders through storybook villages, sampling delicious French fare from cheese to calvados, and enjoy a final fling with Paris before returning home.
Beyond Paris, this incredible journey along the Seine and through Normandy will allow you to immerse in French culture, delve into its fascinating history, and see its beautiful scenery from the open waters of the English Channel to the rugged coast of northern France. Step back into medieval times with a visit to Les Andelys, home to King Richard the Lionheart’s ruined castle; see where Joan of Arc saw out her last days; and learn about both World Wars with visits to the Somme Battlefields and D-Day Beaches.
Balance out the history with meanders through storybook villages, sampling delicious French fare from cheese to calvados, and enjoy a final fling with Paris before returning home.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Paris
Welcome to Paris, the City of Lights. The French capital is home to some of the world’s most famous monuments, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe; museums that contain masterpieces such as Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Van Gogh’s Self Portrait; and iconic public spaces from elegant tree-lined Champs-Elysee to its urban oasis Jardin des Tuileries. Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time to this romantic city, there is always something new to discover. Your journey will also culminate in Paris where you’ll have the opportunity to scratch the surface a little more. Upon arrival, transfer to your Scenic Space-Ship where your friendly crew await to welcome you on board. Relax in your luxurious suite or take a beverage to the Sun Deck. Inclusions: Dinner |
Day 2 - Les Andelys
This morning will be spent cruising towards Les Andelys. This riverfront medieval town is set on one of the prettiest bends of the Seine, resplendent with well-preserved Norman-era houses and exquisite public buildings and overlooked by the imposing ruins of King Richard the Lionheart’s castle, Château Gaillard. Take a stroll alongside the river, admiring the striking limestone cliffs rising from it, or through the charming centre of town where the buildings are a living catalogue through time.
Freechoice:
Choose from today’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning will be spent cruising towards Les Andelys. This riverfront medieval town is set on one of the prettiest bends of the Seine, resplendent with well-preserved Norman-era houses and exquisite public buildings and overlooked by the imposing ruins of King Richard the Lionheart’s castle, Château Gaillard. Take a stroll alongside the river, admiring the striking limestone cliffs rising from it, or through the charming centre of town where the buildings are a living catalogue through time.
Freechoice:
Choose from today’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart.
- Tour of Les Andelys with Chateau Gaillard.
- Excursion to Lyons la Forêt.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Rouen
Rouen is the vibrant capital of the Normandy region. With a fascinating history of Roman and Viking settlement, it has also played a pivotal place in history as the town where Richard the Lionheart was crowned Duke of Normandy and Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Much of Rouen was sadly destroyed in World War II, but much of the city has been faithfully restored, including the exquisite Old Town. It’s an engaging and historically rich destination, packed with museums, stylish bistros and coffee shops, and a wealth of churches, including the famed 12th century Rouen Cathedral. Freechoice: Explore your way with one of this morning’s Scenic Freechoice excursions:
Back on board this evening, listen to a fascinating lecture about WWI with an expert. This evening, a local pâtissier will come on board with a selection of their finest desserts for your dining pleasure. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Rouen
Today you’ll have the opportunity to join an excursion to the Somme Battlefields or take a walking tour from the ship to Rouen’s Fine Art Museum.
Freechoice:
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll have the opportunity to join an excursion to the Somme Battlefields or take a walking tour from the ship to Rouen’s Fine Art Museum.
Freechoice:
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park.
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval
- Tastes of Normandy
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Honfleur
This morning dock right in the centre of Honfleur, a colourful coastal town that has been described as having one of the prettiest harbours in France, Le Vieux Bassin. Originally built for trade, the port was chosen for its strategic position on the southern bank of the Seine estuary. Over the years the town has captured the imaginations of countless artists and was the birthplace of impressionism. The bustling harbour and cobbled streets are a confection of half-timbered houses, restaurants, gourmet shops and art galleries. It’s an easy walk from the ship to explore the harbour area and network of laneways beyond. From the ship, join a guided walking tour of Honfleur’s harbour to the Church of Sainte-Catherine, which dates to the 15th century and is France’s largest church to be made entirely of wood with a separate belfry. Then visit the Garden of Personalities, a 10-hectare landscaped garden that features the busts of important French figures over time, including painters and navigators. Back on board, join a lecture about WWII to gain a better understanding ahead of your excursions tomorrow. Discover what life was like during the campaigns of D-Day; learn about Operation Fortitude, the plan created to deceive the Germany Army on the location of D-Day; and see how technology has evolved since WWI. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 - Honfleur
Why not ask your butler to wake you with a coffee delivered to your suite, followed by a leisurely breakfast at Crystal Dining before heading off on your Scenic Freechoice excursions. You could choose to learn about the D-Day Landings, where tens of thousands of allied troops came ashore to free north-western Europe from Nazi occupation. Six weeks of heavy fighting and losses followed, but this strategic campaign ultimately ended the war. Freechoice: Choose from todays’ Scenic Freechoice activities:
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 - Caudebec-En-Caux
Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Caudebec-En-Caux this morning. This small town is set on a curve of the Seine and the riverfront is lined with handsome homes, stately gardens and crumbling stone walls. Caudebec -En-Caux dates back to the Middle Ages and a handful of historic buildings survived the bombardments of WWII, including the ornate 15th century Notre Dame Caudebec-En-Caux. From where you’ll set out to explore more of the Normandy region.
Freechoice:
Explore your way this morning with one of these Scenic Freechoice excursions:
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Caudebec-En-Caux this morning. This small town is set on a curve of the Seine and the riverfront is lined with handsome homes, stately gardens and crumbling stone walls. Caudebec -En-Caux dates back to the Middle Ages and a handful of historic buildings survived the bombardments of WWII, including the ornate 15th century Notre Dame Caudebec-En-Caux. From where you’ll set out to explore more of the Normandy region.
Freechoice:
Explore your way this morning with one of these Scenic Freechoice excursions:
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum
- Fecamp and Benedictine Palace
- Tales of the French Resistance
- Normandy Abbey Road
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Vernon & La Roche Guyon
This morning your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vernon, an historic border town between the Duchy of Normandy and the Kingdom of France. Today it’s a great base to explore nearby Giverny, known for its most famous resident, artist Claude Monet, who turned this quiet riverside town into an artist pilgrimage.
Freechoice:
This afternoon your Scenic Space-Ship will sail towards La Roche Guyon, where this evening’s exclusive Scenic Enrich experience will take place.
Enrich
Château de La Roche Guyon: Take a short walk from the ship to Château La Roche Guyon, which is built into a chalk hillside and dates to the 16th century. It features decorative walls and ceilings as well as tapestries, and during WWII was the headquarters for German field marshal Erwin Rommel, known as Desert Fox. On your way to the château, you will pass through the manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, which are kept by nine on-site gardeners. On arrival you’ll enjoy a drink and sit for a splendid classical concert that focuses on music by French composers.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vernon, an historic border town between the Duchy of Normandy and the Kingdom of France. Today it’s a great base to explore nearby Giverny, known for its most famous resident, artist Claude Monet, who turned this quiet riverside town into an artist pilgrimage.
Freechoice:
- Monet's House and Garden
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny
This afternoon your Scenic Space-Ship will sail towards La Roche Guyon, where this evening’s exclusive Scenic Enrich experience will take place.
Enrich
Château de La Roche Guyon: Take a short walk from the ship to Château La Roche Guyon, which is built into a chalk hillside and dates to the 16th century. It features decorative walls and ceilings as well as tapestries, and during WWII was the headquarters for German field marshal Erwin Rommel, known as Desert Fox. On your way to the château, you will pass through the manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, which are kept by nine on-site gardeners. On arrival you’ll enjoy a drink and sit for a splendid classical concert that focuses on music by French composers.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Conflans & Paris
Wake this morning in Conflans-Saint-Honore, a medieval town located at the confluence of the River Seine and Oise. Though it’s just a short distance from the centre of the city, it feels a world away. A castle was built here by monks in the 9th century to protect the relics of Saint Honore, from whom the town gets its name. It became a popular pilgrimage site in the 11th century, a practice which lasted for more than 700 years. Wander the quiet streets and the riverside pathway, sip coffee at an open-air café, and admire the beautiful ancient church. From here, you can explore some of the outer regions of Paris.
Freechoice:
Today, choose one of our Scenic Freechoice activities:
This afternoon you’ll spend time on board as your Scenic Space-Ship cruises back to Paris. Relax with a regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge & Bar, take some time out in the wellness centre, where you can enjoy a massage, or head to the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake this morning in Conflans-Saint-Honore, a medieval town located at the confluence of the River Seine and Oise. Though it’s just a short distance from the centre of the city, it feels a world away. A castle was built here by monks in the 9th century to protect the relics of Saint Honore, from whom the town gets its name. It became a popular pilgrimage site in the 11th century, a practice which lasted for more than 700 years. Wander the quiet streets and the riverside pathway, sip coffee at an open-air café, and admire the beautiful ancient church. From here, you can explore some of the outer regions of Paris.
Freechoice:
Today, choose one of our Scenic Freechoice activities:
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise
- Chantilly Castle and Gardens
- Kayaking on River Oise
This afternoon you’ll spend time on board as your Scenic Space-Ship cruises back to Paris. Relax with a regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge & Bar, take some time out in the wellness centre, where you can enjoy a massage, or head to the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Paris
Welcome back to Paris, where you will spend the day exploring this great city. First timers will love the highlights tour, which allows you to tick off bucket-list items such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while return visitors may want to discover the trendy Marais District or Opera Garnier, an opulent architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. Or take a tour south-east of the city to an exquisite château.
Freechoice:
Choose from today’s Scenic Freechoice options:
This afternoon is free to explore Paris at your own leisure. Perhaps you’d like to people-watch on the Champs-Elysee from a sidewalk café, head to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a bird’s-eye view of the city, or venture to Montmartre, the artist’s district and where the famed Moulin Rouge is located. Otherwise you can relax back on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Welcome back to Paris, where you will spend the day exploring this great city. First timers will love the highlights tour, which allows you to tick off bucket-list items such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while return visitors may want to discover the trendy Marais District or Opera Garnier, an opulent architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. Or take a tour south-east of the city to an exquisite château.
Freechoice:
Choose from today’s Scenic Freechoice options:
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian
- Highlights of Paris city tour
- Opera Garnier
- Château Vaux-le-Vicomte
This afternoon is free to explore Paris at your own leisure. Perhaps you’d like to people-watch on the Champs-Elysee from a sidewalk café, head to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a bird’s-eye view of the city, or venture to Montmartre, the artist’s district and where the famed Moulin Rouge is located. Otherwise you can relax back on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Paris
After breakfast, transfer to Paris airport or train station for your onward journey.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Inclusions: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Paris airport or train station for your onward journey.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Inclusions: Breakfast
PER PERSON PRICING INFORMATION
This 11 Day journey comes at an incredible value. In addition to Scenic's extensive inclusions, we are pleased to offer you better than direct pricing, as a Scenic Ambassador agency.
Sapphire Deck Suites
Scenic Sun Lounge (All Weather Balcony)
Full Fare Starting From $16890 Per Person
2 for 1 Fare Discount - $8445 Per person
Pay in Full Discount - $1000 Per Person
Group Discount - $400 Per Person
Ambassador Agency Discount - $225 Per Person
Our Final Price - $6820 Per Person ($625 less than direct booking)
Diamond Deck Suites
Scenic Sun Lounge (All Weather Balcony)
Full Fare Starting From $17590 Per Person
2 for 1 Fare Discount - $8795 Per person
Pay in Full Discount - $1000 Per Person
Group Discount - $400 Per Person
Ambassador Agency Discount - $225 Per Person
Our Final Price - $7170 Per Person ($625 less than direct booking)
$1250 Savings Per Suite - Based on Double Occupancy
Deposit & Payment Information
Non Refundable Deposits of $500 per person are due at time of booking
Final Payment is due within 30 days of booking to secure all discounts reflected in the price
Additional Expenditures
The following items are at additional expenditure
Your Roundtrip International Airfare
Travel Protection Policy
Any Additional Pre or Post Travel Arrangements
This 11 Day journey comes at an incredible value. In addition to Scenic's extensive inclusions, we are pleased to offer you better than direct pricing, as a Scenic Ambassador agency.
Sapphire Deck Suites
Scenic Sun Lounge (All Weather Balcony)
Full Fare Starting From $16890 Per Person
2 for 1 Fare Discount - $8445 Per person
Pay in Full Discount - $1000 Per Person
Group Discount - $400 Per Person
Ambassador Agency Discount - $225 Per Person
Our Final Price - $6820 Per Person ($625 less than direct booking)
Diamond Deck Suites
Scenic Sun Lounge (All Weather Balcony)
Full Fare Starting From $17590 Per Person
2 for 1 Fare Discount - $8795 Per person
Pay in Full Discount - $1000 Per Person
Group Discount - $400 Per Person
Ambassador Agency Discount - $225 Per Person
Our Final Price - $7170 Per Person ($625 less than direct booking)
$1250 Savings Per Suite - Based on Double Occupancy
Deposit & Payment Information
Non Refundable Deposits of $500 per person are due at time of booking
Final Payment is due within 30 days of booking to secure all discounts reflected in the price
Additional Expenditures
The following items are at additional expenditure
Your Roundtrip International Airfare
Travel Protection Policy
Any Additional Pre or Post Travel Arrangements
A World of Inclusions
At Scenic, when we say all-inclusive, that’s what we mean. As the curators of Scenic Wonder, we proudly invite you to experience the all-inclusive luxury lifestyle of our floating world, with us. From your transfers and tips; your exclusive Enrich, FreeChoice and Tailormade excursions; to your luxuriously appointed suites and amenities (complete with thoughtful, exclusive touches), you won’t have to worry about money at all. We’ve thought of everything, from your very own personal butler, to including bottled water service onboard.
Truly all-inclusive highlights
- 5-star Scenic Space-Ships featuring Scenic Sun Lounges
- 1 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience
- Your choice of 26 Scenic Freechoice activities
- Up to five on board dining options, from casual to fine dining
- Complimentary premium beverages all day throughout your cruise
- Butler service for all guests throughout your cruise
- Complimentary Laundry Service once per cruise
- The freedom of our e-bikes – electronically assisted bicycles
- Cruise Director to guide and assist
- Expert local guides
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
- Complimentary Airport Transfers
- All tipping and gratuities
THE SCENIC GEM
The Scenic Gem cruises the stunning Seine River in France. This custom-built Space-Ship designed for only up to 124 guests can access the top of the Seine and has the unique ability to take you to the port commune of Honfleur, thanks to its special design.