Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
Your river cruise begins when you board the Scenic Diamond in Bordeaux. After settling into your suite and meeting the crew, you'll have time to explore the city itself. The waterfront has nice architecture, and there's plenty of opportunity to try local coffee and wine from the vineyards in the surrounding region. This evening you'll get oriented to the ship and meet fellow passengers.
Landmarks Bordeaux Waterfront 
- Day 2
Saint-Émilion
This morning starts with a relaxing cruise on the Dordogne River toward Libourne, a 13th-century port town. You can hang out on the Sun Deck or sign up for an optional French cooking class while the ship moves. Later in the afternoon, head out to Saint-Émilion, a medieval village and World Heritage site known for its wineries and historic buildings. A guided tour takes you through the caves and catacombs below the city, including the Monolithic church with its 38-metre bell tower carved from limestone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of caves and catacombs in Saint-Émilion including Monolithic church
Optional Activities
- French cooking class at Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church 
- Day 3
Libourne to Fort Medoc
Pick one of five Scenic Freechoice activities for the morning: walk through historic Libourne, taste wines at Château Siaurac or Château Fleur Cardinale, do a bike and wine experience at Château Siaurac, or join a Paint and Pour art class on deck with local wines. From there, the ship sails toward Fort Medoc, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne
- Wine tasting at Château Siaurac
- Wine tasting at Château Fleur Cardinale
- Biking and wine tasting at Château Siaurac
- Paint and Pour art class on Sun Deck with local wines
Landmarks Château Siaurac Château Fleur Cardinale - Day 4
Medoc
Today focuses on the Médoc wine region and its red wines. Choose between a coach tour down the Route des Châteaux with a winery tasting or explore by e-bike to see châteaux and taste wines at a prestigious estate. Tonight you'll attend an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience: a classical concert at the 13th-century Château d'Agassac. You'll walk through the château and gardens before a string quartet performs, then head back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac
Optional Activities
- Medoc wine tasting by coach on Route des Châteaux
- Medoc wine tasting by bicycle
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 5
Cadillac
The ship cruises toward Cadillac this morning, a fortified city from the 13th century built around its château. You'll learn how explorer Anthony Laumet's establishment of Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit led to the city's name and connection to the Cadillac automobile brand. After exploring, return to the ship for the afternoon and evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 6
Cadillac
This is another Scenic Freechoice day in the Cadillac region. In the morning, explore the Sauternes wine area by coach visiting Château Rayne Vigneau or Château De Malle, or bike through vineyards to Château Mayne la Merci for a tasting. The afternoon gives you three options: tour Roquetaillade Castle with its 13th-century architecture, cycle through the Loupiac wine region with views of Château Benauge, or visit Château Toulouse-Lautrec, home to French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sauternes wine tasting by coach at Château Rayne Vigneau or Château De Malle
- Sauternes wine tasting by bike at Château Mayne la Merci
- Guided tour of Roquetaillade Castle
- Biking in Loupiac wine region with views of Château Benauge
- Guided tour of Château Toulouse-Lautrec
Landmarks Château Rayne Vigneau Château De Malle Château Mayne la Merci Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 7
Bordeaux
You wake in Bordeaux and get to choose how to explore this medieval trading port. Take a guided coach and walking tour of places like the Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse with its famous Water Mirror, do a cycling tour through historic districts sampling cakes and treats, or join the chef for a food market visit and cooking class. Back on board, there's an oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay. Tonight you'll visit Les Bassins de Lumières, the former submarine base transformed into digital art, with after-hours access, champagne, and an exclusive show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay
- After-hours access to Les Bassins de Lumières with champagne welcome and exclusive show
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux by coach and on foot
- Guided cycling tour of Bordeaux
- Shop with chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking class
Landmarks Bordeaux Cathedral Place de la Bourse Royal Gate Palais Rohan Les Bassins de Lumières - Day 8
Bordeaux to Bourg
Continue exploring Bordeaux this morning with three options: visit the Cité du Vin Museum for interactive wine discovery, tour by motorcycle and sidecar through the Chartrons district and Saint-Pierre area, or take a walking tour of Arcachon at Baltard food market with time to check out the seven-kilometre beach. After that, you'll have free time on board as the ship sails toward Bourg during the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum visit
- Bordeaux tour by motorcycle and sidecar
- Guided walking tour of Arcachon with Baltard market visit
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Chartrons District Porte Cailhau Saint Croix Church Saint-Pierre District Arcachon Baltard Market Plage d'Arcachon - Day 9
Bourg
The ship docks in Bourg, a town on a rocky promontory with old alleyways, moats and bell towers overlooking the Dordogne. Pick between two Scenic Freechoice activities: tour Bourg Castle's Carriages Museum to see horse-drawn carriages and a 16th-century guard passage, or take a full day trip to Cognac. The Cognac option includes a walking tour of the fortified city, free exploration time, lunch at a local restaurant, and a guided tour of the Rémy Martin estate with cognac tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bourg Castle Carriages Museum tour with local guide
- Full day excursion to Cognac with walking tour, lunch, and Rémy Martin estate tour with cognac tasting
Landmarks Bourg Castle Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 10
Blaye
The ship sails toward Blaye this morning, a small hamlet with a World Heritage-listed citadel built to protect Bordeaux. Choose from four Scenic Freechoice activities: a leisurely walk through Blaye overlooking the Gironde Estuary, an active walking tour of the citadel's defence system designed by architect Sébastien Vauban, a guided bike tour along the scenic Captain's Road, or a visit to 15th-century Château La Roche Courbon on a high cliff with manicured gardens. Then you sail back to Bordeaux this afternoon for your final evening on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye
- Active walking tour of Blaye citadel
- Guided cycling tour along Captain's Road
- Guided visit to Château La Roche Courbon
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Château La Roche Courbon - Day 11
Bordeaux
After breakfast, you disembark and head to Bordeaux airport or train station for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
