Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and transfer to the Scenic Sapphire to board. Spend the afternoon getting settled into your suite and taking in the views from the Sun Deck across the city. This gives you time to familiarize yourself with the ship before dinner.
Included Activities
- Scenic Space-Ship boarding and welcome
- Afternoon exploration of ship facilities
Landmarks Lyon 
- Day 2
Chalon-sur-Saône
Start with a leisurely breakfast while the ship cruises the Saône River toward Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy wine country. You can choose between a guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices, visiting a local wine estate, touring a photography museum, or exploring on your own. The afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Crystal Dining
- Cruise along Saône River
- Freechoice: Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices de Beaune
- Freechoice: Local Estate Visit and wine tasting in Burgundy
- Freechoice: Photography Museum guided tour
Landmarks Chalon-sur-Saône Beaune Les Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 3
Tournus
Head out early to Tournus, a Roman-founded riverside town with a beautiful Romanesque abbey. Your options include touring the historic Château de Cormatin, tasting truffles with a local farmer, taking a cooking class with three-star Michelin Chef Georges Blanc, or watching a cooperage demonstration. Tonight you'll have a special welcome dinner featuring local truffles.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with local truffles prepared by on board chef)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Tournus
- Freechoice: Guided tour of Château de Cormatin
- Freechoice: Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer
- Freechoice: Cooking class at Georges Blanc restaurant
- Freechoice: Cooperage demonstration
- Welcome dinner with local truffles prepared by on board chef
Landmarks Tournus Château de Cormatin Vonnas - Day 4
Tournon
You'll arrive in Tournon, perched on a hillside with terraced vineyards and a 10th-century castle. Choose a walking tour of the castle and narrow streets, a hike through the vineyards, or a guided bike ride along the Rhône. Later in the afternoon, relax with a refreshing drink on the castle terrace overlooking the river and vines.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Walking tour of Tournon and 10th-16th century castle
- Freechoice: Hiking through Tournon vineyards
- Freechoice: Guided cycling tour along the Rhône
- Afternoon drink on the terrace of Tournon Castle
Landmarks Tournon Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Glun - Day 5
Avignon
Relax on board as you cruise toward Avignon, known as the City of the Popes. Select from a guided walking tour of the medieval walls and Pope's Palace, a tour of the Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct, or kayaking the Gardon River. This evening features an exclusive gala dinner and classical concert at the Pope's Palace.
- Meals
- Dinner (Private gala dinner at Pope's Palace)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Avignon
- Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Avignon city walls and Pope's Palace
- Freechoice: Guided tour of Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Freechoice: Kayaking along Gardon River to Pont du Gard
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert and gala dinner at Pope's Palace
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Nîmes - Day 6
Provence
Explore Provence from Avignon with several options. Visit the hilltop village of Gordes and Senanque Abbey, do wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, check out Roussillon's ochre landscape and lavender museum, or shop at a local market with the ship's chef followed by a cooking demonstration. You'll have a full day to enjoy the region.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Excursion to Gordes and Senanque Abbey
- Freechoice: Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Freechoice: Lavender Museum and village of Roussillon
- Freechoice: Shopping at local market with on board chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
Landmarks Gordes Senanque Abbey Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussillon Luberon - Day 7
Arles
Depart early for Arles, founded by Julius Caesar and full of Roman history. You can take a guided tour of Roman ruins including an amphitheatre, visit the medieval village of Les Baux with an art gallery, tour an olive farm to learn about oil production, or try a lavender-based cosmetics workshop. The afternoon is free to explore or join a painting class inspired by Van Gogh.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Arles
- Freechoice: Guided tour of Arles including Las Arenas amphitheatre
- Freechoice: Excursion to Les Baux and Carrières de Lumières
- Freechoice: Local olive farm visit and Provencal recipes
- Freechoice: Lavender farm cosmetics workshop
- Optional: Afternoon painting class on board
Optional Activities
- Afternoon painting class on board
Landmarks Arles Las Arenas (Amphitheatre of Arles) Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 8
Viviers
Arrive in Viviers, an open-air museum of medieval heritage. Choose from a walking tour of historic monuments including the Cathedral of St. Vincent, or explore French Resistance history from World War II. In the afternoon, you can visit Ardèche Nature Park and the Palaeolithic cave replica museum, see the Madeleine Caves with stalagmites and stalactites, or take an excursion to Grignan de Provence.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Walking tour of Viviers with local guide
- Freechoice: French Resistance walking tour
- Freechoice: Ardèche Nature Park and Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
- Freechoice: Madeleine Caves exploration
- Freechoice: Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Madeleine Caves Grignan de Provence - Day 9
Lyon
Sail back to Lyon along the Rhône River with uninterrupted views. Spend your day relaxing in your suite, using the state-of-the-art gym, or visiting the wellness center. Have dinner at Crystal Dining or attend a French cooking lesson. Tonight features an exclusive acapella choir performance in the Trinity Chapel, a 17th-century Baroque building.
- Meals
- Dinner (Regional cuisine at Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Lyon
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Optional Activities
- Gym facilities
- Wellness centre massage
- French cooking lesson at Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Lyon Trinity Chapel - Day 10
Lyon
Wake in Lyon and choose from a guided tour of historic traboules (secret silk passageways) and Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica, a silk painting workshop about Lyon's textile heritage, or a visit to the medieval walled village of Péroges. The afternoon is free to wander Lyon's cobbled streets, try local dishes, or visit Le Halles de Lyon gourmet market. A local pâtissier brings desserts on board this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Desserts from local pâtissier)
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Guided tour of traboules and Notre Dame de Fourviere
- Freechoice: Silk painting workshop
- Freechoice: Excursion to Péroges medieval village
- Dessert service from local pâtissier this evening
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of local bouchon restaurants
- Visit to Le Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse gourmet market
Landmarks Notre Dame de Fourviere Péroges Ain River Le Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse - Day 11
Lyon to Porto
Board an included flight from Lyon to Porto. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to the luxurious Scenic Azure to begin your 7-night cruise along the Douro River. After settling in, you'll have time to relax on board.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lyon to Porto
- Transfer to Scenic Azure
- Check-in to Scenic Azure
Landmarks Porto 
- Day 12
Pinhão
Relax as the Scenic Azure cruises through the Douro Valley toward Pinhão. You'll see steep riverbanks lined with terraced vineyards and grand quintas. Later, dock in Pinhão, a small village surrounded by terraced vineyards that produces exceptional port wine. Look out for the charming riverside train station with hand-painted azulejo tiles.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Douro Valley
- Docking in Pinhão
Landmarks Douro Valley Pinhão - Day 13
Provesende
Visit Provesende, a charming village perched on a plateau with spectacular region views. Wander through to discover the church, explore the old bakery, learn about traditional handicrafts, and visit the historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada for a tasting of local bola delicacy.
Included Activities
- Visit to Provesende village
- Church exploration
- Old bakery visit
- Traditional handicraft learning
- Visit to Morgadio da Calçada manor house
- Tasting of bola local delicacy
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada - Day 14
Salamanca or Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Choose from a full day excursion to Salamanca, the 'golden city' known for honey-coloured sandstone, with a tour of its third oldest university and two cathedrals, plus a market visit and free lunch time. Alternatively, visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Portugal's only place where handcrafted silk is still processed entirely by hand, with a guided silk museum tour.
- Meals
- Lunch (Free lunch time at leisure in Salamanca (lunch arrangements are the responsibility of the traveler))
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour of university and cathedrals
- Freechoice: Market visit in Salamanca with local delicacies tasting
- Freechoice: Freixo de Espada à Cinta village visit with silk museum tour
Landmarks Salamanca Salamanca Cathedral (New) Salamanca Cathedral (Old) University of Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 15
Pocinho to Regua
Wake in Pocinho, established as the Douro Railway terminus in 1887. Choose from visiting the Côa Valley Museum, one of Portugal's largest museums with Palaeolithic rock art exhibits, or tasting at Casa Painova estate to learn about sweet almond production. This afternoon, cruise toward Regua, the largest riverside town and an excellent base for exploring the Douro Valley's port wine region.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Côa Valley Museum visit with prehistoric workshop
- Freechoice: Casa Painova estate visit with almond, olive and fruit tasting
- Cruise to Regua
Landmarks Pocinho Douro Railway Côa Valley Museum Casa Painova Regua 
- Day 16
Regua
Wake in Regua where the ship stays overnight. Choose from an excursion to Lamego, a beautiful 18th-century Baroque town with a stunning cathedral featuring a blue and white tiled staircase, kayaking the Pinhão River through terraced vineyards, or visiting Mateus Palace, one of Portugal's finest Baroque civil architecture examples. Later, cruise back to Porto for an exclusive classical concert at São Francisco Church.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at leisure (traveler's responsibility))
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Excursion to Lamego with Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption visit
- Freechoice: Kayaking along Pinhão River
- Freechoice: Mateus Palace visit
- Cruise back to Porto
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks Lamego Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Pinhão River Mateus Palace São Francisco Church Porto - Day 17
Porto
Wake in Porto, a 2,000-year-old city with a youthful vibe where street art adorns ancient walls and buildings feature intricate colourful tiles. Choose from a guided Porto tour including the iconic 19th-century neoclassical Palacio da Bolsa and historic Bolhão Markets, an excursion to Guimarães to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city and Ducal Palace, or a tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda, a 150-year-old wine producer.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Guided tour of Porto including Palacio da Bolsa
- Freechoice: Bolhão Markets visit
- Freechoice: Excursion to Guimarães and Ducal Palace
- Freechoice: Quinta da Aveleda wine tour and tasting
Landmarks Porto Palacio da Bolsa Arab Room (Palacio da Bolsa) Bolhão Markets Guimarães Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 18
Porto
Disembark after a farewell breakfast this morning and transfer to Porto airport for your onward journey. The itinerary serves as a guide and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water levels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast
- Disembarkation
- Transfer to Porto airport
Landmarks Porto
