Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is hosting Sir Steve Redgrave and Daley Thompson on a Sporting Legends river cruise to celebrate the Paris Olympics. 

Scenic Gem cruise ship sails past Château La Roche-Guyon in France

Scenic Gem sails past the spectacular Château La Roche-Guyon in France.

Five-time gold medallist Sir Steve and decathalon great Steve Thompson will join the Paris and Seine cruise in Le Roche-Guyon, where they’ll attend an exclusive classical concert at Château de Le Roche-Guyon.

Both will then be on board the cruise in July for a Q&A session, offering guests the chance to hear stories of how the pair made it to the top in their respective sports, as well as the chance to pick up a signed keepsake and take a selfie or two.

Scenic has also extended some of its most popular itineraries in Europe and has added Utrecht (Amsterdam) and Tournon (France) to their ports of call.

New itineraries for a more leisurely pace and extended time in ports:

For a relaxed ten days through central Europe, the Danube in Depth river cruise now includes extended time in port and more daytime sailings. Highlights include: 

  • Discovering the beautiful Baroque city of Passau and uncovering the staggering history of the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg.
  • A leisurely cycle through the vineyards and charming villages from Melk to Durnstein or a paddle tour along the River Inn (new for 2024).
  • Tasting the local flavours of historic Bratislava and wandering through the rock cut beer cellars that sit below the medieval Nuremberg.

Baroque buildings in Passau, Germany line the riverside

Situated between three rivers, the city of Passau was founded more than 2,000 years ago.

 For eight days throughout spring, the Iconic Danube itinerary departs from Passau and allows plenty of time to explore this historic German city. Highlights include:

  • A full day in the Austrian city of Linz where a selection of Scenic Freechoice activities include a Linzer torte baking class.
  • Meeting members of the Hohenberg family that reside in Artstetten Castle, the ancestral home for Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
  • A classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna.

In addition, a number of new Scenic Enrich experiences, which offer guests rare and VIP excursions during their holiday, have been introduced. Guests on the Jewels of Europe itinerary will enjoy a gala dinner with music in the La Redoute Concert Hall. Not only is it where Mozart premiered the Magic Flute, but the beautiful ball and concert hall, built in the 1700s, has hosted Queen Elizabeth II and multiple US presidents.

A group dine on board a Scenic cruise ship

Scenic offers a number of benefits for groups booking cruises including a variety of dining options.

In Amsterdam, Scenic guests will have exclusive access to Fabrique des Lumières, offering a unique art experience, after hours and those sailing the Romantic Rhine & Moselle itinerary are invited to a private classical piano trio recital accompanied by Basilica’s own choir in Trier, Germany.

There are a number of benefits for groups booking with Scenic including a dedicated team, exclusive group discounts, benefits and group leader credits as well as plenty of space on board for groups to relax and socialise.

For more information or to book visit www.scenic.co.uk/group-travel

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