Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 Delft Pottery - Day 3
Bruinisse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including the port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
- Delta Works visit to see the system of dams, locks and levees protecting the delta plain
- Oyster farm visit to learn how oysters are grown and taste fresh oysters
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle, and medieval main square
- Full day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres with guided tour of WWI battle sites and memorials, includes lunch in a local restaurant
- Craft Beer and Chocolate pairing experience
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle - Day 5
Arnhem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit for in-depth account of the Battle of Arnhem
- Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour of the 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit, the royal family's former summer home from 1685, now a museum with art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf including the harbour, old town, and 13th century Castle Tower
- Cycling tour along the Rhine banks to Kaiserswerth
- Düsseldorf's Altbier experience visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
- Düsseldorf – City of Art tour starting in Old Town, visiting Media Harbour, and K21 Museum with self-guided exploration (K20 Museum on Mondays)
Landmarks Castle Tower K21 Museum - Day 7
Moselle Valley Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley with views of villages, vineyards, and castles
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge relaxation
- Spa treatments (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Lorelei Statue - Day 8
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with its Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time (alternative: walking tour with wine tasting if castle unavailable or capacity limited)
- Cycling tour on e-bikes along the Moselle River to Reichsburg Castle, Cochem's half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 9
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert dinner in Liebfrauenkirche)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier with viewing of architecture and stained-glass windows
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with expert guide covering local architecture and culture, including half-timbered houses and Renaissance-style Town Hall, plus leisure time
- Excursion to Trier guided tour including Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned winery with sampling of local wines
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches, and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit perched above the Rhine River (for active guests only, requires good fitness and mobility)
- Excursion to Limburg an der Lahn with guided tour of medieval town including Cathedral, cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 11
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, plus optional cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and Cable Car tour through rolling vineyards with local guide offering spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, followed by cable car descent
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 12
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation Tour of Heidelberg with brief walking tour of Old Town and free time (includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour and visit to Heidelberg Castle, Renaissance structure with views from balcony and viewing of the great Heidelberg Tun wine barrel (includes some stairs and uneven ground)
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim visiting Fritz Ritter vineyard for tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town - Day 13
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg seeing cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile with information about French and German architecture and culture (active walk)
- Excursion through Alsace wine region by coach to Obernai with free time, then visit Mittelbergheim for wine tasting in a local cellar
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg exploring bicycle trails, charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Île - Day 14
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Toast to final evening on board)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl to sample wines from the 16-million-year-old volcanic soil region
- Excursion to Colmar visiting the city's half-timbered houses, cobblestoned streets, shops, cafes, and bustling markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre to see Freiburg Cathedral
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Vineyard Colmar Freiburg Cathedral 
- Day 15
Zurich to Lyon
Included Activities
- Flight transfer from Zurich to Lyon
- Day 16
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided visit to Renaissance castle including gilded rooms, moat, water features, and manicured gardens with free time in gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin starred restaurant in Vonnas village featuring classic regional dishes including Volaille de Bresse à la crème and crêpes vonnassiennes, with free time in village (Available on select dates; replaced with Michelin star restaurant cooking demo when not available)
- Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix meeting the farmer and hound, learning truffle growing and harvesting, with tasting of truffle butter, chocolate mousse with truffles, paired with fine local French white wine, plus time to stroll fields (Available on select dates; replaced with Monastère de Brou when not available)
- Excursion to Cluny with guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey, village exploration, church remains, monastic buildings, 18th-century cloister, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and granary with sculpted masterpieces
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Cluny Abbey - Day 17
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
- Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia Gallo-Roman Museum - Day 18
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from a local pâtissier)
Included Activities
- Aperitif on the terrace of Tournon Castle with views of Rhône River and terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from a local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon exploring town history and castle built 10th-16th centuries, with free time including optional crossing of France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage for Valrhona chocolatiers visit
- Hiking through sloping vineyards above Tournon learning about local wine production with tasting
- Biking along Rhône River banks past charming villages to nearby Glun village
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Chocolatiers - Day 19
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner in Palais des Papes with classical concert from trio of musicians)
Included Activities
- Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert in Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) in the room the Pope used to dine
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace visit, seat of Western Christianity in 14th century (moderate fitness required due to cobblestoned streets and palace steps)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard guided tour of the ancient Roman aqueduct dating to middle of first century
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard paddling kayak beneath World Heritage-listed aqueduct on tranquil Gardon River
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 20
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey visiting Gordes village and picturesque Sénanque Abbey (exterior visit only on Sundays when abbey closed to visitors)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire visiting local market to taste ingredients with Scenic chef, returning to ship for interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school (Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum visit to local lavender producer learning growing, harvesting and utilization, with guided tour of Roussillon village
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a vineyard sampling region's celebrated wines
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 21
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with local guide visiting Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (closed Mondays, cannot be visited this day)
- Visit Les Baux medieval village and Carrières de Lumières immersive visual and musical installation with 7,000 square-metre site featuring notable artists
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill visiting local olive farm learning olive oil production techniques with owner sharing regional Provencal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume visiting local organic farm (typically late June to mid-August when fields in bloom) specializing in lavender, thyme, rosemary, and other herbs, learning essential oil extraction and creating personal lavender perfume
- Painting class on board learning about artistic heritage of region inspired by Vincent Van Gogh
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières - Day 22
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide viewing Cathedral of St. Vincent and architectural treasures with free time
- French Resistance walking tour hearing stories of resistance fighters during Nazi occupation
- WWII in Viviers walking tour tracing the town's role in 1944 Battle of Montélimar helping liberate southern France
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploring mountains and medieval fortress ruins with immersion in largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica
- Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park driving through gorges to Madeleine Caves viewing rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lakes (underground, numerous steps, moderate fitness required, sturdy shoes needed)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide viewing castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Madeleine Caves Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour 
- Day 23
Lyon Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel, 17th-century Baroque building with Carrara marble interior
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 24
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon traversing hidden traboules and secret passageways dating to fourth century, visiting Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève with views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, and market square with centuries-old lime tree (recommended for guests with high fitness level due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's five-century silk heritage and 19th-century industry, learning history and silk painting process
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève Pérouges - Day 25
Lyon
