Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris independently
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the Seine River
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées - Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris by coach - scenic districts, Seine River, Palais Garnier, the Louvre, Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour of cobblestone streets, Clos Montmartre vineyard (or Montmartre Museum if vineyard unavailable)
Landmarks Palais Garnier The Louvre Les Invalides Seine River Montmartre Clos Montmartre Montmartre Museum - Day 3
Paris to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- High-speed train transfer to Lyon
- Embarkation on Scenic Sapphire
- Day 4
Lyon to Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Lyon to Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided visit and gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas
- Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix with truffle butter and chocolate mousse paired with local French white wine
- Guided tour of Cluny Abbey and village
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Georges Blanc Restaurant Cluny Abbey - Day 5
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 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 Vienne Cathedral Saint-Romain-en-Gal - Day 6
Tournon
Included Activities
- Aperitif on Tournon Castle terrace overlooking Rhône River and vineyards
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from a local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon town and 10th-16th century castle with free exploration time
- Hiking through vineyards above Rhône River with local wine production learning and tasting
- Biking along Rhône River banks to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage - Day 7
Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon including city walls and Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace)
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct from the 1st century
- Kayaking on Gardon River beneath Pont du Gard aqueduct
- Exclusive after-hours gala dinner at Palais des Papes with classical trio concert in the papal dining room
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 8
Avignon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Gordes village and Sénanque Abbey with exterior-only visit on Sundays
- Shop with chef at local market and interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school learning regional recipes
- Lavender Museum visit with local producer and guided tour of Roussillon village with ochre cliffs
- Wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard with Côte du Rhône wine sampling
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 9
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection of activities
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles featuring Roman amphitheatre (Arènes d'Arles)
- Visit to medieval village of Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive visual and musical installation
- Olive farm visit with olive oil production techniques and traditional Provencal recipes
- Lavender farm visit with essential oil extraction demonstration and lavender perfume creation (late June to mid-August)
- Onboard painting class exploring artistic heritage of the region
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 10
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide including Cathedral of St. Vincent
- Free time to explore Viviers at leisure
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers
- WWII in Viviers walking tour including Battle of Montélimar history
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum visit
- Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park including Madeleine Caves with rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lakes
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide including castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
- Leisure time in Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Ardèche Gorge Madeleine Caves Castle of Grignan Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 11
Rhône River Cruise to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire (optional activity but mentioned as available)
- Scenic Enrich: acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel (evening)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Sun Deck
- Salt Therapy Lounge
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 12
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon exploring traboules and secret passageways (dating to 4th century) and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève with city views
- Excursion to medieval walled village of Pérouges featuring vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, market square with centuries-old lime tree
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production heritage (dating back five centuries, major 19th-century industry)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève Pérouges - Day 13
Lyon
