Scenic offers free pre-cruise experiences on French 2024 sailings

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has curated a collection of “exclusive” pre-cruise experiences for passengers who make 2024 France river cruise bookings by the end of the month.

Passengers sailing on either the eight-day Highlights of Normandy & the Seine 0r the 11-day Normandy & Gems of the Seine itineraries will spend a night at the Paris Marriot Opera Ambassador Hotel prior to their cruise, and can take a private tour of Paris in a vintage car.

Prices start at £3,995 including return flights, the tour and hotel stay.

Before customers depart from Lyon or Bordeaux, they can join a pastry workshop and spend a night at the Intercontinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu, or the Intercontinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel.

The lead-in price for the eight-day Bordeaux Affair itinerary is £1,908.

The offer ends on August 30 and it not applicable during the Olympics.

The company said: “All Scenic river cruises are truly all-inclusive meaning guests can leave their wallet in a safe place and relax knowing everything is taken care of.

“Transfers, fine dining experiences, premium branded beverages and once-in-a-lifetime immersive excursions are all included in the price.”