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Enchanting Rivers of Europe Grand Journey

52 days
From Amsterdam to Bordeaux
4.4
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens with viewing of over seven million tulips from 800 varieties
    • Exclusive after-hours visit to Fabrique des Lumières immersive digital art installation with champagne
    Landmarks
    Keukenhof Gardens
    Fabrique des Lumières
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  3. Day 3

    Dordrecht

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
    • Excursion to Delft to visit the only remaining 17th-century pottery factory
    • Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
    • Gouda Cheese Markets tour with local guide showing the historic cheese market
    Landmarks
    Groothoofd Quay
    Grote Kerk
    Kinderdijk Windmills
    Delft
  4. Day 4

    Bruinisse

    Included Activities

    • On-board sampling of locally grown oysters in farm-to-table experience from North Sea waters

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
    • Delta Works visit to see dams, locks and levees protecting delta towns against flooding
    Landmarks
    Veere
    Delta Works
  5. Day 5

    Antwerp

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square with extravagant buildings
    • Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience with Belgium's iconic culinary delicacies
    • Excursion to Ghent to explore medieval buildings, charming canals, and cultural hotspots
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Our Lady
    Steen Castle
  6. Day 6

    Arnhem

    Included Activities

    • On-board lecture about The Netherlands' famous tulips and their cultivation

    Optional Activities

    • Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and WWII history
    • Netherlands Open Air Museum tour with local guide exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic replicas
    • Palais Het Loo visit to royal family's former summer home dating to 1685 with art collection and grand gardens
    Landmarks
    Airborne Museum
    Netherlands Open Air Museum
    Palais Het Loo
  7. Day 7

    Hoorn

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Hoorn with inner harbour visit and sampling of local fish and cheese
    • Cheese farm visit to learn cheesemaking traditions from a local producer
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen traditional Dutch apple pie making class with local cook
    • Cycling tour of Hoorn with local guide visiting Oosterkerk and cycling towards Ijssel Lake dyke
    Landmarks
    Binnenhaven (Inner Harbour)
    Oosterkerk
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

  9. Day 9

    Dordrecht

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
    • Excursion to Delft to visit the only remaining 17th-century pottery factory
    • Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage-listed windmills
    Landmarks
    Groothoofd Quay
    Grote Kerk
    Kinderdijk Windmills
  10. Day 10

    Bruinisse

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
    • Delta Works visit to see dams, locks and levees protecting delta towns against flooding
    • Oyster farm visit to learn how oysters are grown in North Sea waters and taste fresh oysters
    Landmarks
    Veere
  11. Day 11

    Antwerp

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Antwerp exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and main square
    • Full-day excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele including WWI memorials, lunch at local restaurant with 325,000 Allied troop information
    • Craft Beer & Chocolate pairing experience with Belgium's iconic culinary delicacies
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Our Lady
    Steen Castle
  12. Day 12

    Arnhem

    Optional Activities

    • Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem and WWII history
    • Netherlands Open Air Museum tour with local guide exploring 44-hectare outdoor museum with historic replicas
    • Palais Het Loo visit to royal family's former summer home dating to 1685 with art collection and grand gardens
    Landmarks
    Airborne Museum
    Netherlands Open Air Museum
    Palais Het Loo
  13. Day 13

    Düsseldorf

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring gentrified harbour, old town, and Castle Tower dating to 13th century
    • Cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic region of Kaiserswerth
    • Düsseldorf Altbier experience visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
    • Düsseldorf City of Art tour starting in Old Town, visiting Media Harbour and K21 Museum for self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    Kaiserswerth
    K21 Museum
  14. Day 14

    Sailing Day - Moselle Valley

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruise through Moselle Valley with views from private Scenic Sun Lounge

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments available at additional cost
    Landmarks
    Moselle Valley
    Lorelei Statue
  15. Day 15

    Cochem

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle visit with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room plus free time in town
    • Walking tour of Cochem with wine tasting if Reichsburg Castle is unavailable
    • Cycling tour on e-bike along Moselle River path with guide showing castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Valwig
    Belstein
  16. Day 16

    Bernkastel

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier with immersive experience of magnificent classical music

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bernkastel with guide explaining local architecture, half-timbered houses, Renaissance-style Town Hall, with free time
    • Excursion to Trier to see Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral with local guide
    • Wine tasting along the Moselle at renowned winery with learning about varieties grown and selection tasting
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel Market Square
    Landshut Castle
    Porta Nigra
    Trier Cathedral
    Liebfrauenkirche
    Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard
  17. Day 17

    Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz exploring old town winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
    • Marksburg Castle visit perched high above Rhine dating to 1117 - active guests only requiring good fitness and mobility
    • Medieval Limburg excursion by coach to charming town with half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlooking city, and Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
    Landmarks
    Florinsmarkt
    Marksburg Castle
    Limburg an der Lahn
  18. Day 18

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruise through spectacular Rhine Gorge (65-kilometre stretch)

    Optional Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments and cable car option to Niederwald Monument
    • Hike & Cable Car through rolling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, then descend by cable car
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei Statue
    Niederwald Monument
  19. Day 19

    Mannheim

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation Tour of Heidelberg by coach with brief walking tour of Old Town and free time (includes some stairs and uneven ground)
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour, Heidelberg Castle visit showcasing Renaissance architecture, castle balcony views and great Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel, includes stairs and uneven ground)
    • Excursion to Bad Durkheim to visit ninth-generation Fritz Ritter family vineyard with tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
  20. Day 20

    Strasbourg

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Strasbourg visiting cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile and learning about French and German influences (active walk)
    • Alsace wine region tour by coach to village of Obernai with free time, then wine tasting in Mittelbergheim local cellar
    • E-bike cycling tour exploring Strasbourg's 500+ km of bicycle trails through charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands and canals
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petit France
    Grand Ile
  21. Day 21

    Breisach

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl region featuring wines from 16-million-year-old volcanic soil
    • Excursion to Colmar visiting half-timbered houses some dating back a thousand years, cobblestoned streets with charming stores and cafes, bustling markets
    • Excursion to Freiburg on edge of Black Forest with local guide touring medieval town centre, Freiburg cathedral (rare WWII survivor), and markets
    Landmarks
    Kaiserstuhl Wine Region
    Colmar
    Freiburg Cathedral
  22. Day 22

    Zurich to Lyon

  23. Day 23

    Mâcon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided visit to Renaissance castle, gilded rooms with gold-leaf decoration, moat, water features, manicured gardens, and free time
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas featuring regional dishes including Volaille de Bresse à la crème and crêpes vonnassiennes with free time (select dates)
    • Cooking demonstration at Michelin star restaurant (alternate when Georges Blanc unavailable)
    • Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix meeting farmer and hound, learning harvesting, tasting truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with local white wine (select dates)
    • Monastère de Brou visit (alternate when truffle tasting unavailable)
    • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey with guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey, village exploration, monastic buildings, 18th-century cloister, and granary with sculpted masterpieces
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc Restaurant
    Cluny Abbey
  24. Day 24

    Vienne

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre visit, exploring hillside theatre built for 10,000 spectators, gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, Renaissance streets with free time
    • Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal on easy 19 km route exploring Roman ruins, temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River crossing, river islands, and Gallo-Roman museum mosaics
    • St-Joseph Côte-Rôtie wine tasting private tasting of Condrieu and Saint-Joseph wines at Chavanay vineyard with guided visit
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia
  25. Day 25

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle with sweeping views over Rhône River and surrounding vineyards
    • Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon exploring history and castle built between 10th-16th centuries with free time and option to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage (home to Valrhona chocolatiers)
    • Hiking through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River above Tournon learning about local wine production with tasting
    • Biking along Rhône banks past charming villages and scenic landscape to nearby village of Glun
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
  26. Day 26

    Avignon

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert from trio of musicians at Pope's Palace in the room where the Pope dined

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace visit (requires moderate fitness due to cobblestoned streets and palace steps)
    • Excursion to Pont Du Gard guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to 1st century
    • Kayaking at Pont du Gard paddling kayak beneath World Heritage-listed aqueduct on Gardon River
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
  27. Day 27

    Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey visiting Gordes (one of most beautiful French villages) and picturesque abbey (exterior visit only on Sundays when closed)
    • Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire with Scenic chef visiting local market shopping for and tasting region's best ingredients, returning to ship for interactive cooking demonstration (Avignon Market closed Mondays)
    • Lavender Museum visiting local producer to learn growth, harvesting and utilization, then guided tour of beautiful village of Roussillon
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape sampling region's celebrated wines from fertile Côte du Rhône vineyards
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Region
  28. Day 28

    Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with local guide visiting ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (20,000-seat arena still in use, closed Mondays)
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive visual and musical installation in former 7,000 square-metre quarry highlighting works of renowned artists
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill visiting local olive farm learning oil production techniques, sharing experience of region life and traditional Provencal recipes
    • Discovery of Lavender from field to perfume visiting organic farm specializing in essential oil production (late June to mid-August availability) learning health benefits, oil extraction, creating own lavender perfume
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
  29. Day 29

    Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring Cathedral of St. Vincent (11th-century, resplendent in 18th-century Gothic with Renaissance facade) and monuments with free time
    • French Resistance walking tour hearing stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi Occupation during WWII exploring historic town
    • WWII in Viviers walking tour tracing layers of past including Battle of Montélimar 1944 clash helping liberate southern France
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploring mountains and medieval fortress ruins, immersed in largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica
    • Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park driving through natural beauty from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves viewing rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, underground lakes (requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes)
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide exploring beautiful provincial town, mighty castle and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour with free time
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    Madeleine Caves
    Grignan Castle
  30. Day 30

    Sailing Day - Rhône River

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive acapella choir performance at 17th-century Trinity Chapel (Baroque building with Carrara marble interior)

    Optional Activities

    • French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    Landmarks
    Trinity Chapel
  31. Day 31

    Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon discovering hidden traboules and secret passageways dating to 4th century, visiting Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière with fabulous city views
    • Excursion to Pérouges visiting medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with preserved vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, market square with centuries-old lime tree (high fitness required due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
    • Silk painting workshop learning Lyon's 5-century silk production heritage dating to Louis XI, particularly 19th-century silk industry expansion
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Pérouges
  32. Day 32

    Lyon to Paris

  33. Day 33

    Les Andelys

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' Medieval-themed walking tour uncovering historical secrets and wandering castle remnants
    • Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard with local guide exploring picturesque Norman town before reaching the castle
    • Cider farm visit experiencing artisanal Normandy cider production with tasting
    • Renaissance-era Château Gaillon visit exploring extraordinary 16th-century château one of earliest Renaissance-style châteaux in France (open May-September, closed Mondays; replaced with Château d'Acquigny Gardens and Louviers outside this period)
    Landmarks
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
    Château Gaillon
  34. Day 34

    Rouen

    Included Activities

    • WWI Lecture - Day in the life of a Tommy interactive experience gaining understanding of Western Front soldier life, trying equipment and weapons, tasting rations

    Optional Activities

    • Rouen city tour guided tour seeing 'city of a hundred spires' visiting cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, half-timbered houses, Joan of Arc death site (1431) with free time
    • Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking with authentically dressed guide as Viking warlord Rollo the Walker exploring city's Medieval past and Viking raids with free time
    • Photography discovery learning art form secrets with local photographer using Rouen as digital portrait landscape like modern impressionist artist
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Joan of Arc Site
    Saint-Maclou Quarter
  35. Day 35

    Rouen

    Optional Activities

    • Claude Monet and the Colors of Rouen exploring city landmarks inspiring artist, cathedral immortalized in Monet's 30+ paintings, charming medieval streets, Musée des Beaux-Arts with Monet cathedral studies and Impressionist masterpieces (closed Tuesdays and select public holidays with modified itinerary)
    • Excursion to Somme Battlefields with Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, Newfoundland Memorial Park with shell holes and trenches
    • Excursion to Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval following same itinerary as above with addition of Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (5,500+ Commonwealth graves) and Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
    Landmarks
    Musée des Beaux-Arts
    Lochnagar Crater
    Thiepval Memorial
  36. Day 36

    Honfleur

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Honfleur's charming Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
    • On-board lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life of Honfleur citizens during D-Day campaign
    Landmarks
    Honfleur Inner Harbour
    Church of Sainte-Catherine
  37. Day 37

    Honfleur

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history) starting at Utah Beach memorial (20,000 US troops, June 6 1944), Sainte-Mère-Église (30 US Paratroopers landing), local restaurant lunch, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial ('Bloody Omaha' 2,400 casualties)
    • Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history) with Bayeux (first liberated town, French capital summer 1944), Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches (artificial harbour), British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery (Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards)
    • Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history) with Abbey d'Ardenne (11th-century memorial to Canadian POWs), Juno Beach Centre (20,000 Canadian troops landing), local restaurant lunch, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery (335 Canadian D-Day casualties), Pegasus Bridge & Museum (Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards)
    • Bayeux tour guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th centuries, masterpiece of Norman Romanesque/Gothic architecture) with free time
    Landmarks
    Utah Beach
    Omaha Beach
    Juno Beach Centre
    Bayeux
  38. Day 38

    Caudebec-en-Caux

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum on e-bike tour along River Seine banks on flat 8 km each-way route, visiting museum dedicated to Victor Hugo (closed Sundays, replaced with Seine Museum)
    • Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace coach transfer to historic seaside town surrounded by tall cliffs, guided tour of 19th-century architectural masterpiece famous for Bénédictine liquor (27 plants and spices) with tasting
    • Tales of the French Resistance walking tour learning stories of Resistance fighting Nazi Occupation during WWII with local heroism and daring missions
    • Normandy Abbey Road exploring fascinating medieval history with local guide on Abbey Road where grand abbeys sit on River Seine banks
    Landmarks
    Villequier
    Victor Hugo Museum
    Fécamp
    Bénédictine Palace
  39. Day 39

    Vernon - La Roche-Guyon

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive experience at Château de La Roche-Guyon with walk through manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, decorative walls, ceilings and tapestries, drink reception, and splendid classical concert focusing on music by French composers

    Optional Activities

    • Monet's House and Garden tour in Giverny visiting founder of Impressionism's home with Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies inspiring famous works, free time to explore
    • Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 km each way) with optional Monet's House and Garden visit or wandering charming town
    • On-board painting class inspired by gardens
    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Garden
    Giverny
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
  40. Day 40

    Conflans - Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces seeing landmarks immortalized in works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, Van Gogh's room attic (rented final months, empty since 1890) with free time to wander village
    • Château de Chantilly guided tour of magnificent castle tribute to France's cultural heritage built by Henri d'Orléans (son of last King of France) viewing fine art collections, gardens, free time (closed Tuesdays, replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
    • Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) active tour in Conflans visiting museum about barge transport (Conflans 'barge capital of the world' on confluence of Oise and Seine rivers)
    • Château de Malmaison visit to historic Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais residence with elegant neoclassical architecture, landscaped gardens, museum showcasing furniture, artwork, personal items from Napoleonic era
    Landmarks
    Auvers-Sur-Oise
    Château de Chantilly
    Château de Malmaison
  41. Day 41

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Trendy Marais with local Parisian guided walking tour of melting pot district with diverse history, architecture, arts scene, fashion
    • Highlights of Paris city tour on coach seeing Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (reopened post-2019 fire)
    • Opera Garnier tour of theatrical heart of Paris with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, glistening chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III (replaced with Ateliers du Lumières when unavailable)
    • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte coach tour to château founded French formal garden inspiring Versailles with stunning gardens in symmetrical theatrical setting
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Marais District
    Opera Garnier
    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
  42. Day 42

    Paris to Bordeaux

  43. Day 43

    Libourne

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Saint-Émilion World Heritage-listed village exploring Monolithic Church carved directly into limestone and medieval buildings
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  44. Day 44

    Pauillac

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Libourne exploring rich history linked to trade of wool, wine, salt and wood
    • Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion exploring countryside vineyards with tasting
    • Cycling from Libourne cycling through rolling hills, vineyard slopes and medieval châteaux of Fronsac with refreshment stop and sweeping Libourne views
    • Paint and Pour local artist class on Sun Deck learning watercolour techniques creating masterpiece while sipping local wines
    Landmarks
    Fronsac
  45. Day 45

    Fort Médoc

    Included Activities

    • Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac 13th-century winemaking establishment in Médoc countryside with live classical music performance

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc wine tasting by coach touring scenic region through 'Route des Chateaux' with 16,000 hectares across eight appellations, visiting local winery with tasting
    • Médoc wine tasting by bicycle e-bike cycling through spectacular Médoc countryside seeing grand aristocratic châteaux in world's leading red wine region with winery sampling
    Landmarks
    Château d'Agassac
    Médoc Wine Region
  46. Day 46

    Cadillac

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment at additional cost
    • French cooking lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    Landmarks
    Cadillac
  47. Day 47

    Bordeaux

    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes by coach coach tour through Sauternes to vineyard for chateau wine tasting
    • Sauternes by bike cycling through rolling Sauternes vineyards with tasting
    • Roquetaillade Castle tour of ancient castle with family whose ancestors resided 700+ years
    • Biking in Loupiac wine region cycling Gironde landscapes in wine region of Loupiac admiring Château Benauge
    • Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour discovering historic rooms and apartments of famous painter
    Landmarks
    Sauternes Wine Region
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
  48. Day 48

    Bordeaux

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of fresh oysters delivered from Arcachon Bay waters
    • Exclusive after-hours access to Bassins des Lumières with champagne reception and customized digital art show in former WWII submarine base

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux with local guide discovering city highlights including magnificent Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
    • Cycling tour of Bordeaux pedalling through historic city guided cycling tour sampling treats such as canelé (custard cake)
    • Shop with a chef with Scenic on-board chef at local market shopping for and tasting region's best ingredients before returning to ship for French cooking demonstration
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
    Bassins des Lumières
  49. Day 49

    Bourg

    Optional Activities

    • Cité du Vin Museum local tram to interactive wine discovery journey museum
    • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar host cruise through Bordeaux in sidecar and/or motorcycle back
    • Visit Arcachon local guide walking tour of charming bayside town finishing at Baltard market undercover food hall with local delicacies
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin Museum
    Arcachon
  50. Day 50

    Bourg

    Optional Activities

    • Bourg with Carriages Museum local guide visit inside Bourg Castle grounds discovering unique horse-drawn carriage collection
    • Historic Saintes tour of charming Charente-Maritime town 2,000 years of history and lush gardens
    • Full day excursion to Cognac fortified city renowned for world's finest brandy with walking tour, lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour with cognac sampling
    Landmarks
    Bourg Castle
    Saintes
    Cognac
  51. Day 51

    Blaye - Bordeaux

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Blaye with local guide viewing World Heritage-listed monument overlooking Gironde Estuary
    • Active walking tour of Blaye citadel with local guide gaining understanding of defence system created by famous architect Sébastien Vauban
    • Cycling along Captain's Road active cycling tour
    • Visit Château de la Roche Courbon guided visit discovering fortified castle transformed into historic château with sprawling manicured gardens
    Landmarks
    Blaye Citadel
    Château de la Roche Courbon
  52. Day 52

    Bordeaux

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 297216

  • Currency
    Euro
    Belgium, France, Germany and Netherlands
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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