Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
Landmarks Lyon 
- Day 2
Lyon to Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Lyon to Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - guided visit to Renaissance castle with gilded rooms, moat, water features, and manicured gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas with village exploration
- Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix with truffle butter and chocolate mousse tasting paired with local French white wine
- Excursion to Cluny and visit Cluny Abbey - guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey with village exploration
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Georges Blanc Cluny Abbey - Day 3
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienne featuring Roman Theatre built for 10,000 spectators, city gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, and historic Renaissance streets with free exploration time
- Easy 19 km cycling tour through Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal exploring Roman ruins, Temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River crossing, river islands, and Gallo-Roman museum mosaics
- Private tasting of prestigious Condrieu and Saint-Joseph wines during guided visit to Chavanay vineyard
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia - Day 4
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif at terrace of Tournon Castle with views over Rhône River and surrounding terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon including 10th-16th century castle exploration with optional crossing of France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage to visit Valrhona chocolatiers
- Hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River above Tournon with local wine production explanation and regional wine tasting
- Cycling tour along picturesque banks of Rhône River past charming villages to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage - Day 5
Avignon
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace (Palais des Papes), home to Papacy and seat of Western Christianity in 14th century (moderate fitness required due to cobblestones and numerous steps)
- Guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard dating to middle of first century, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to Nîmes
- Kayaking experience on tranquil waters of Gardon River paddling beneath World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct
- Exclusive gala dinner at Pope's Palace (Palais des Papes) when general public doors are closed, including classical concert from trio of musicians in papal dining room with exclusive access to grandiose palace
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 6
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages including village of Gordes (considered one of most beautiful in France with stone buildings spiraling around rock) and picturesque Sénanque Abbey (exterior visit only on Sundays when Abbey closed to visitors)
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire experience including market visit with Scenic chef to shop for and taste regional ingredients, followed by interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school learning regional recipes (Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with guided tour of beautiful village of Roussillon including visit to local lavender producer to learn growing, harvesting, and utilization in region
- Wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape village with sampling of region's most celebrated wines produced along Rhône banks
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 7
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles visiting heart of city including ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (20,000-seat arena still in use today) with exploration of vibrant colours and striking light quality (Roman Amphitheatre closed Mondays, cannot be visited on this day)
- Journey to stunning medieval village of Les Baux with visit to Carrières de Lumières (7,000 square-metre former quarry hosting immersive visual and musical installation highlighting works of notable artists)
- Visit to local olive farm learning techniques of olive oil production followed by experience sharing from owner on regional life and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender experience from field to perfume (typically available late June to mid-August) visiting local organic farm specializing in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs with learning about health benefits, essential oil extraction process, and creation of lavender perfume to take home
- Onboard painting class exploring artistic heritage of region while painting own masterpiece
Landmarks Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 8
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Viviers exploring monuments and architectural treasures including 11th-century Cathedral of St. Vincent (now 18th-century Gothic style with Renaissance façade) with free exploration time
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers hearing stories of French Resistance fighting against Nazi Occupation during World War II with local stories of heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers walking tour exploring layers of town's past including role in Battle of Montélimar (1944 clash helping liberate southern France) with exploration of cobbled lanes, Renaissance façades, and stories of courage, endurance, and renewal
- Ardèche Nature Park exploration with visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in world, built near fragile original cave site)
- Cave exploration in Ardèche Nature Park driving through rugged natural beauty from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves with admiration of intricate rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lakes (moderate fitness and sturdy shoes required)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide exploring beautiful provincial town including mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Madeleine Caves Grignan - Day 9
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel (17th-century Baroque building with interior covered in Carrara marble)
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Relaxation in Salt Therapy Lounge
- Sun Deck relaxation
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 10
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon discovering historic significance through hidden traboules and secret passageways dating to fourth century, followed by visit to Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière with fabulous vantage point views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges, medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River, beautifully preserved with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, and market square centered around centuries-old lime tree (recommended for guests with high degree of fitness due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's rich heritage of silk production dating back almost five centuries to Louis XI and major industry in 19th century
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 12
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht admiring picturesque streets, winding canals, and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft visiting nearby city famed for blue and white pottery with visit to only remaining 17th-century pottery factory to see masters at work
- Excursion to Kinderdijk visiting traditional village to see World Heritage-listed windmills, an icon of Dutch culture
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Delft Kinderdijk - Day 13
Bruinisse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere traveling to nearby town exploring charms including port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, and 15th-century town hall with free time before returning to ship
- Delta Works visit to engineering marvel system of dams, locks, and levees protecting delta plain towns against flooding
- Oyster farm visit learning how oysters are grown in crisp, cold North Sea waters with tasting of fresh oysters from ocean
Landmarks Bruinisse Veere - Day 14
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp (diamond capital of the world) exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (Medieval fortress), and main square lined with extravagant buildings
- Full day excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele learning about significant WWI battles, seeing memorials dedicated to 325,000 Allied troops who made ultimate sacrifice, and exploring town rebuilding after conflict with lunch in local restaurant included
- Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience taking taste buds on journey of flavor with Belgium's iconic culinary delicacies
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Ypres Passchendaele 
- Day 15
Arnhem
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit giving in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem, following in footsteps of British servicemen who parachuted into city in September 1944 after German occupation
- Netherlands Open Air Museum visit learning about lives and traditions of ordinary Dutch people through ages with local guide exploration of 44-hectare outdoor museum featuring replicas of historic houses, mills, and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit (dating to 1685, former royal family summer home) now incredible museum showcasing family's rich history, elaborate décor, art collection, and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 16
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring gentrified harbour, charming old town, and Castle Tower dating to 13th century
- Cycling tour for active travelers exploring banks of Rhine to one of Düsseldorf's most historic regions, Kaiserswerth
- Altbier experience learning about Düsseldorf's long tradition of beer production, visiting well-known microbreweries, and sampling delicious Altbier (traditional ale produced in region)
- City of Art tour uncovering artistic heritage starting in historic Old Town to Media Harbour, then visiting K21 Museum for self-guided exploration of contemporary exhibits (K20 Museum visited if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Düsseldorf Kaiserswerth K21 Museum - Day 17
Sailing Day - Moselle Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments (at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei statue Cochem 
- Day 18
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem exploring Reichsburg Castle dating to Middle Ages with well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, followed by free time to walk Cochem's charming streets (If Reichsburg Castle unavailable, replaced with Walking Tour of Cochem including wine tasting; if capacity limited, castle operates with reduced numbers and walking tour with wine tasting offered additionally)
- Cycling tour of Cochem on e-bike along gentle path beside Moselle River with local guide showing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses of Cochem, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Cochem Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein 
- Day 19
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich exclusive private classical concert at World Heritage-listed Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier with admiration of incredible architecture and intricate stained-glass windows
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide explaining local architecture and culture including perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Excursion to Trier, charming Roman city near Luxembourg border and birthplace of Karl Marx, including guided tour seeing Porta Nigra (one of best-preserved Roman gates in Germany) and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting along Moselle learning about varieties grown and produced at one of region's most renowned wineries with sampling of local wines
Landmarks Bernkastel Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 20
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz exploring old town's winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and famed Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre)
- Marksburg Castle visit perched high above Rhine River dating back to 1117, only castle on Middle Rhine avoiding destruction over years (active guests only requiring good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg excursion by coach to charming medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn with historic cobblestone streets lined with perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlooking city, and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge) straddling Lahn River
Landmarks Koblenz Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 21
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide introducing weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, followed by own exploration or cable car ride up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car excursion with local guide through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim enjoying spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River below, followed by cable car descent to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 22
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with coach transfer to Heidelberg for brief walking tour of city including Old Town with free time (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided city tour followed by visit to Heidelberg Castle (one of most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps) with admiration of castle balcony views and great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) (includes stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim with short drive through stunning vine-covered landscapes to Bad Durkheim, visiting renowned ninth-generation family-owned vineyard Fritz Ritter offering tour and tasting
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Bad Durkheim - Day 23
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg seeing most important sites including cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile learning about unique mixture of French and German architecture and culture (active walk)
- Alsace wine region coach tour through pretty region to village of Obernai for free time, then Mittelbergheim for wine tasting in local cellar
- E-bike cycling tour exploring sights surrounding city on over 500 km of bicycle trails through charming suburbs past historic buildings, beautiful parklands, and charming canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 24
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl sampling delicious wines from top-quality wine-producing region known for 16-million-year-old volcanic soil
- Excursion to Colmar stepping into fairy tale, city likened to Venice with quaint canals, abundant half-timbered houses dating back thousand years, cobblestoned streets lined with charming stores and cafes, and bustling markets with delicious local produce
- Excursion to Freiburg discovering picturesque town on edge of magical Black Forest with local guide escort through medieval town centre to see Freiburg cathedral (one of only handful of structures surviving WWII bombings)
Landmarks Breisach Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Freiburg Cathedral - Day 25
Basel to Zurich
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Basel Zurich
