Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon by 7 PM and get transferred to the Scenic Sapphire. Spend your afternoon getting settled into your suite, then head out to the Sun Deck to take in the views of this ancient city while you relax.
- Day 2
Mâcon
Today the ship cruises leisurely towards Mâcon through Burgundy wine country. You have four options to choose from: tour the Renaissance Château de Cormatin with its gardens, visit the Michelin-starred Georges Blanc for a cooking demonstration, explore truffle farming and do a tasting, or see the historic Cluny Abbey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour and garden exploration
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas
- Truffle tasting at a local farm with truffle butter and chocolate mousse paired with local white wine
- Guided tour of Cluny and visit to Cluny Abbey
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Cluny Abbey - Day 3
Vienne
You'll dock in Vienne, a historic Roman town on the Rhône River. Your morning gives you three choices: take a guided walking tour of Roman sites including the ancient theatre, go on a cycling tour exploring ruins and the temple of Augustus and Livia, or do a wine tasting at a Chavanay vineyard. You depart for Tournon this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
- Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal (19 km easy route)
- Private tasting of Condrieu and Saint-Joseph wines at Chavanay vineyard
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia 
- Day 4
Tournon
Wake in Tournon, a hillside village with terraced vineyards and a 10th-century castle. Pick from three morning activities: walk through town and explore the castle, hike through surrounding vineyards to learn about local wine, or cycle along the Rhône to Glun. The afternoon is free, then you'll meet for an aperitif at Tournon Castle before heading back for a French pastries dessert buffet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif on the terrace of Tournon Castle with views over the Rhône River and terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from a local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon including the castle and exploration of the town
- Hiking through the sloping vineyards overlooking the Rhône River with local wine production education and tasting
- Biking along the Rhône River to the village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 5
Avignon
The ship docks in Avignon, the historic City of the Popes with fortified walls, the Gothic Palais des Papes, and the famous Pont d'Avignon bridge. Your morning options are a guided walking tour of the city and Pope's Palace, a visit to the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, or kayaking beneath it on the Gardon River. There's an optional evening gala dinner with classical concert inside the Pope's Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including a visit to the Popes Palace
- Excursion to Pont du Gard with guided tour of the ancient Roman aqueduct
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard beneath the World Heritage-listed aqueduct on the Gardon River
- Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert from trio of musicians in the Pope's Palace (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 6
Avignon
You have the full day in Avignon, gateway to Provence. Pick from four options: tour the villages of Gordes and Sénanque Abbey, shop and cook with the ship's chef at the local market and Scenic Culinaire, explore lavender farms and the village of Roussillon, or do wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey including Gordes village tour
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration at local market with regional recipes
- Lavender Museum visit with guided tour of the village of Roussillon
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape village
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 7
Arles
You'll reach Arles in Provence, a city rich with Roman heritage and Vincent Van Gogh connections. Your morning options include a guided walking tour of the Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles, visiting the medieval village of Les Baux with an immersive art installation, learning about olive oil production at a local farm, or discovering lavender farming and creating your own perfume. The free afternoon lets you explore independently or join a painting class on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On board painting class
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including visit to the ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive visual and musical installation
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill visit and learning traditional Provencal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume at organic farm with essential oil extraction and perfume creation
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux 
- Day 8
Viviers
You arrive in Viviers, a medieval open-air museum with narrow zig-zagging lanes virtually unchanged for 1,600 years. Morning choices are a walking tour of monuments like the Cathedral of St. Vincent or a French Resistance walking tour. Afternoon options include exploring Ardèche Nature Park and Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, discovering Ardèche Gorge and Madeleine Caves, or touring the castle and Collegiate Church in Grignan de Provence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring monuments and architectural treasures
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum visit
- Explore the caves in Ardèche Nature Park including Ardèche Gorge and Madeleine Caves
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide including castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Madeleine Caves Grignan Castle 
- Day 9
Rhône River
Relax on board as you cruise back towards Lyon. You can enjoy the Sun Deck, Salt Therapy Lounge, or take a French cooking lesson at Scenic Culinaire. This evening there's an acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel, a 17th-century Baroque building with Carrara marble interiors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 10
Lyon
You return to Lyon, recognized as France's culinary capital with over 4,000 restaurants. Your morning options are a guided tour exploring historic traboules and the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, visiting the medieval village of Pérouges, or attending a silk painting workshop celebrating Lyon's five-century silk heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including historic traboules and secret passageways with visit to Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviène
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production history and techniques
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviène Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Porto
Board an included flight from Lyon to Porto and transfer to the luxurious Scenic Azure for your 7-night Douro River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Pinhão
You cruise through the Douro Valley towards Pinhão, taking in steep riverbanks lined with terraced vineyards and traditional quintas. Arriving in Pinhão this afternoon, a village surrounded by vineyards that produce exceptional Port wine, you'll see the charming riverside train station decorated with hand-painted azulejo tiles. Try your hand at painting your own azulejo at a workshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Azulejo (hand-painted tiles) painting workshop
Landmarks Pinhão Train Station - Day 13
Provesende
You visit the charming village of Provesende perched on a plateau with views of the fertile rolling Douro landscape. Wander through the village, visit the church, find the old bakery, discover traditional handicraft being made, and tour the historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada where you'll enjoy a tasting of bola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Provesende village
- Tour of historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada
- Tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calçada
Landmarks Provesende - Day 14
Salamanca or Freixo de Espada à Cinta
You'll have options today with Scenic Freechoice. One route takes you on a full day trip to Salamanca, where you'll walk through the golden sandstone architecture the city's famous for, check out two cathedrals, and browse the local market before grabbing lunch on your own. The other choice involves heading to Freixo de Espada à Cinta to see how silk is handcrafted at the silk museum and try regional products at a local estate, with lunch back on the ship afterward.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board ship (for Freixo de Espada à Cinta excursion option))
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salamanca including visit to two cathedrals
- Visit to local market in Salamanca to sample local delicacies
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village
- Visit to local silk museum
- Visit to local Quinta (estate) for tasting of regional produce
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Salamanca at leisure
- Lunch at your leisure in Salamanca
Landmarks Salamanca Cathedrals Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 15
Pocinho to Régua
Morning starts in Pocinho at the historic terminus of the Douro Railway. You can either visit the Côa Valley Museum to see the world's largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site and a prehistoric workshop, or spend time in Freixo Numão experiencing village life with a demonstration on how sugared almonds are made and local product tastings. Later this afternoon, you'll cruise toward Régua, the largest riverside town in the Douro Valley, which is known for its Port wine production and terraced vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer by coach to Côa Valley Museum
- Visit to Côa Valley Museum with prehistoric workshop
- Guided tour of Freixo Numão village
- Visit to Casa Painova estate
- Demonstration on sugared almond production
- Tasting of almonds and local products
- Afternoon cruise towards Régua
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Pocinho Régua 
- Day 16
Régua to Porto
Wake up in Régua with the option of butler service bringing coffee to your suite. For the morning, pick from a coach trip to Lamego to see the Baroque architecture and the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with its blue and white tiled staircase, kayaking on the Pinhão River, or touring Mateus Palace, a Baroque civil architecture masterpiece. This afternoon, you'll cruise back to Porto for an exclusive Scenic Enrich classical music concert at the iconic São Francisco Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach excursion to Lamego
- Visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Tasting of local produce at a Bodega in Lamego
- Kayaking along the Pinh\u00e3o River
- Coach transfer to Mateus Palace
- Visit to Mateus Palace
- Scenic Enrich classical concert at São Francisco Church
- Short walk to São Francisco Church from ship
Optional Activities
- Walk down the decorated zigzag staircase at Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies (or journey down via coach)
- Free time to explore Lamego town centre
Landmarks Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Lamego Mateus Palace Pinh\u00e3o River São Francisco Church - Day 17
Porto
Explore Porto with one of three options: a guided tour discovering the city's culture and history including the iconic Palácio da Bolsa with free time at Bolhão Markets, a full-day excursion to Guimarães to visit the Ducal Palace and explore this World Heritage-listed city, or visit Quinta da Aveleda, a 150-year-old wine producer famous for its gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including visit to Palácio da Bolsa with free time at Bolhão Markets
- Excursion to Guimarães including Ducal Palace visit and city exploration
- Quinta da Aveleda wine producer tour and tasting with garden visit
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Guimarães Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 18
Porto
Your cruise concludes this morning in Porto. You'll disembark and carry with you the memories from your journey across France and Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
