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Iconic France 2026 - 21 Days

21 days
From Lyon to Bordeaux
4.4 (46 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Lyon to Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice excursion - choice of: Château de Cormatin guided visit with gardens, Georges Blanc Michelin-starred cooking demonstration, Truffle farming visit with tasting, or Cluny Abbey and village guided tour
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Cluny Abbey
  3. Day 3

    Vienne

    Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre, or Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia
  4. Day 4

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice morning - choice of: Walking tour of Tournon including castle, Hiking through vineyards with wine tasting, or Cycling along the Rhône to Glun
    • Aperitif on Tournon Castle terrace with views
    • Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Suspension Bridge of Tournon
    Tain l'Hermitage
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Walking tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes, Guided tour to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct, or Kayaking at Pont du Gard on Gardon River

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Exclusive gala dinner at Palais des Papes with classical trio concert (when palace is closed to public)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Excursion to Gordes and Sénanque Abbey, Shop with Chef & Scenic Culinaire interactive cooking demonstration, Lavender Museum with Roussillon village tour, or Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Guided tour of Arles including Arènes d'Arles Roman amphitheatre, Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive installation, Olive farm visit with Ancestry of the Kitchen and Provençal recipes, or Discovery of Lavender production with perfume-making workshop

    Optional Activities

    • On-board painting class inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's artistic heritage
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
  8. Day 8

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice morning - choice of: Walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St. Vincent, French Resistance walking tour, or WWII in Viviers tour
    • Scenic Freechoice afternoon - choice of: Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, Explore Madeleine Caves in Ardèche Nature Park, or Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle and Collegiate Church
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
    Madeleine Caves
    Grignan de Provence
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel in Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    Landmarks
    Trinity Chapel
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, Excursion to medieval village of Pérouges, or Silk painting workshop
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Pérouges
  11. Day 11

    Lyon to Bordeaux

    Lyon to Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    Bordeaux to Libourne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Saint-Émilion including Monolithic Church
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  13. Day 13

    Libourne to Pauillac

    Libourne to Pauillac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Walking tour of Libourne, Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion with tasting, Cycling from Libourne through Fronsac, or Paint and Pour watercolor class with local wines
    Landmarks
    Fronsac
  14. Day 14

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Médoc wine tasting by coach, or Médoc wine tasting by e-bike

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Château d'Agassac
    Landmarks
    Château d'Agassac
  15. Day 15

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments on board
    • French cuisine lessons in Scenic Culinaire cooking school
    Landmarks
    Cadillac
  16. Day 16

    Cadillac to Bordeaux

    Cadillac to Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice morning - choice of: Sauternes by coach or Sauternes by bike
    • Scenic Freechoice afternoon - choice of: Roquetaillade Castle tour, Biking in Loupiac wine region, or Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour
    Landmarks
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
    Château Benauge
  17. Day 17

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Guided tour of Bordeaux, Cycling tour of Bordeaux, or Shop with Chef cooking demonstration
    • Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay on board

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - After-hours access to Bassins des Lumières with exclusive customized digital art show and Champagne welcome
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
    Bassins des Lumières
  18. Day 18

    Bordeaux to Bourg

    Bordeaux to Bourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Cité du Vin Museum with local tram, Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar, or Visit Arcachon with Baltard market
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin Museum
    Arcachon
  19. Day 19

    Bourg

    Bourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Bourg with Carriages Museum, Historic Saintes tour, or Full day excursion to Cognac with walking tour, Rémy Martin estate tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Bourg Castle
    Saintes
    Cognac
    Rémy Martin Estate
  20. Day 20

    Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux

    Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - choice of: Walking tour of Blaye, Active walking tour of Blaye citadel with defense system history, Cycling along the Captain's Road, or Visit Château de la Roche Courbon
    Landmarks
    Blaye Citadel
    Château de la Roche Courbon
  21. Day 21

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast

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