Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Board the Scenic Diamond for a sail on the Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne rivers
Landmarks Bordeaux 
- Day 2
Bordeaux to Libourne
Bordeaux to Libourne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Saint-Émilion
- Visit to the Monolithic Church
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 3
Libourne to Pauillac
Libourne to Pauillac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne with guided exploration of its wool, wine, salt and wood trading history
- Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion - journey to countryside vineyards before tasting
- Cycling from Libourne through the rolling hills, vineyard-covered slopes and medieval châteaux of Fronsac with refreshment stop
- Paint and Pour - watercolour class on the Sun Deck with local wine sipping
Landmarks Libourne Fronsac - Day 4
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
Pauillac to Fort Médoc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach through the 'Route des Chateaux' with visits to local winery
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike through countryside to visit grand aristocratic châteaux and sample wines at prestigious estates
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 5
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
Fort Médoc to Cadillac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
- Scenic Culinaire cooking school classes
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 6
Cadillac to Bordeaux
Cadillac to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - vineyard tour with wine tasting
- Sauternes by bike - cycling through rolling vineyards with tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle - guided tour with family descendants
- Biking in the Loupiac wine region with views of Château Benauge
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided tour of historic estate and painter's apartments
Landmarks Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 7
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Oyster tasting with fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
- After hours access to Bassins des Lumières with exclusive show and Champagne welcome
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux including Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux with local treat sampling (canelé pastry)
- Shop with a chef at local food market with cooking demonstration on board
Landmarks Gothic Cathedral of Bordeaux Place de la Bourse Bassins des Lumières - Day 8
Bordeaux to Bourg
Bordeaux to Bourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum - interactive wine discovery journey via local tram
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar
- Visit Arcachon - walking tour and Baltard market undercover food hall
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Arcachon Baltard Market - Day 9
Bourg
Bourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum - guided visit of horse-drawn carriages collection inside Bourg Castle
- Historic Saintes - guided tour of 2,000-year-old town with lush gardens
- Full day excursion to Cognac - walking tour, lunch, and guided tour of Rémy Martin estate with cognac sampling
Landmarks Bourg Castle Saintes Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 10
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - guided stroll through charming city viewing World Heritage citadel overlooking Gironde Estuary
- Active walking tour of Blaye - citadel exploration with local guide covering Sébastien Vauban's defense system
- Cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour
- Visit Château de la Roche Courbon - guided tour of fortified castle with sprawling manicured gardens
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Château de la Roche Courbon - Day 11
Bordeaux to Porto
Bordeaux to PortoIncluded Activities
- Flight from Bordeaux to Porto
Landmarks Porto - Day 12
Porto to Entre-os-Rios
Porto to Entre-os-Rios- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop - learn Portuguese tile history and create your own decorative tile
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including iconic Palácio da Bolsa
- Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, bridge walk, Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Vila Nova de Gaia Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores 
- Day 13
Entre-os-Rios to Regua
Entre-os-Rios to Regua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum in Regua
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways - active hike along the Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda - explore renowned wine producer estate
- Excursion to Guimarães - visit World Heritage-listed city, 15th-century palace with tapestries, furniture, weapons collection
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Douro Museum - Day 14
Regua
Regua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha - explore valley, visit restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, walk fortified bridge (St John closed Mondays, replaced with Vila Real visit)
- Quinta visit with olive tasting - learn olive oil production at family-run 11-generation estate
- Excursion to Lamego - coach tour of town with Baroque structures, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with blue and white tiled mosaics, local tasting at Bodega
- Mateus Palace - coach transfer to Baroque civil architecture example
- Port Wine Blending Class - hands-on workshop at Quinta de Pacheca
Landmarks Varosa Valley Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Bridge Vila Real Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 15
Regua to Vega de Terrón
Regua to Vega de Terrón- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Vinhateiro - Day 16
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion - guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), local market tasting, and free time for lunch and exploration
- Visit the village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta - guided tour covering silk museum, local silk handcraft tradition, and Quinta (estate) tasting before lunch on ship
Landmarks Vega de Terrón Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 17
Pocinho to Pinhão
Pocinho to Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum - coach transfer to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site with pre-historic workshop and artefacts exploration
- Village life in the Côa Valley - visit Freixo Numão traditional village, Casa Painova estate with sugared almond production demonstration and product tasting
Landmarks Pocinho Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova 
- Day 18
Pinhão
Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Provesende village with church, old bakery, traditional handicraft viewing, and Morgadio da Calçada manor house with bola tasting
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River - explore landscapes by kayak on river tributary
- Quinta vineyard hike - guided hike through vineyards of Quinta da Roêda
- Quinta tasting - guided walking tour and regional wine tasting at Quinta da Roêda estate
Landmarks Pinhão Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Quinta da Roêda - Day 19
Pinhão to Porto
Pinhão to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 20
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto viewing six Douro bridges
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro - guided walking tour of canal city with moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise
- Round of golf - 6 holes at Quinta do Fojo Golf club
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - guided visit and tasting at Cockburn's Port cellar
Landmarks Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Aveiro Cockburn's Port Cellar - Day 21
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
