Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées 
- Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris by coach including Seine River drive, Palais Garnier, Louvre, and Les Invalides
- Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour of cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard or Montmartre Museum
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Seine River Montmartre Clos Montmartre Montmartre Museum - Day 3
Paris to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer from Paris to Lyon
- Embarkation on Scenic Sapphire cruise ship
- Day 4
Lyon to Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Lyon to Mâcon with riverside scenery
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Château de Cormatin with Renaissance interiors and gardens
- Cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred Georges Blanc restaurant in Vonnas
- Truffle farming visit and tasting at local farm near Cortevaix
- Guided tour of Cluny Abbey and village
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Georges Blanc Restaurant Cluny Abbey - Day 5
Vienne
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienne including Roman Theatre, city gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, and Renaissance streets
- 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 Condrieu and Saint-Joseph wines at Chavanay vineyard with guided visit
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia Saint-Romain-en-Gal - Day 6
Tournon
- Meals
- Dinner (Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier)
Included Activities
- Aperitif on Tournon Castle terrace with views over Rhône River and terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon with castle visit (10th-16th century) and crossing France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with Valrhona chocolatiers
- Hiking through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River with local wine production learning and wine tasting
- Cycling along picturesque Rhône River banks to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Suspension Bridge of Tournon Tain l'Hermitage - Day 7
Avignon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner accompanied by classical concert from trio of musicians in Pope's Palace dining room)
Included Activities
- Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert from trio of musicians in Pope's Palace dining room after public closing
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace visit (moderate fitness required)
- Guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard built in middle of first century
- Kayaking on tranquil Gardon River beneath UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 8
Avignon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Gordes (one of France's most beautiful villages) and Sénanque Abbey (exterior visit only on Sundays)
- Shopping at local market with ship's chef and interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school (note: Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum visit with local producer learning about cultivation and harvesting, plus guided tour of village of Roussillon
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape featuring centuries of Côte du Rhône wine production
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 9
Arles
Included Activities
- Free afternoon to explore Arles independently
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles featuring the Roman amphitheatre (Arènes d'Arles)
- Visit to medieval village of Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive visual and musical installation
- Olive mill visit with traditional Provençal cooking demonstrations
- Lavender farm visit with essential oil extraction learning and DIY lavender perfume creation
- Onboard painting class focusing on the artistic heritage of the region
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles (Roman Amphitheatre) Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 10
Viviers
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Viviers with local guide including Cathedral of St. Vincent
- Scenic Freechoice: French Resistance walking tour of Viviers
- Scenic Freechoice: WWII in Viviers walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Explore the Madeleine Caves in Ardèche Nature Park
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Madeleine Caves Ardèche Gorge Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour 
- Day 11
Cruise to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel - Immerse yourself in a breathtaking acapella performance in the ornately decorated 17th-century Trinity Chapel with Carrara marble interior
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge
- Access to Sun Deck
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson at Scenic Culinaire - Interactive French cooking demonstration at the on-board cooking school
Landmarks Trinity Chapel Rhône River - Day 12
Lyon
Included Activities
- Exclusive acapella choir performance at ornately decorated Trinity Chapel in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon's historic traboules (secret passageways from fourth century) and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Excursion to medieval walled village of Pérouges atop hill overlooking Ain River with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, and centuries-old lime tree market square (high fitness level recommended due to uneven surfaces and significant uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning history and process of silk painting (Lyon's five-century silk production heritage; major 19th-century industry)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Trinity Chapel Pérouges - Day 13
Lyon to London
Included Activities
- Flight transfer from Lyon to London
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Day 14
London
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow Scenic guests)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London with expert local guide
- Visit Trafalgar Square
- Visit Big Ben
- Visit Tower of London and Crown Jewels
- Visit Buckingham Palace
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Tower of London Buckingham Palace - Day 15
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kensington Palace - Immersive guided tour of the birthplace of Queen Victoria and former home to young royals for over 300 years; walk in footsteps of royalty through King's and Queen's State Apartments and uncover forgotten stories of palace staff
- Afternoon tea experience - Signature London afternoon tea with fine teas paired with delicate finger sandwiches and cakes in refined setting
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 16
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
