Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
- Day 2
Lyon to Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Lyon to Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - guided Renaissance castle visit with gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin starred restaurant in Vonnas
- Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix with truffle butter and chocolate mousse
- Excursion to Cluny Abbey - guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Cluny Abbey - Day 3
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vienne
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre - guided tour including gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, and Renaissance streets
- Cycling tour of Vienne - 19 km easy route exploring Roman ruins, temple of Augustus and Livia, Gallo-Roman museum
- St-Joseph Côte-Rôtie wine tasting - private tasting of Condrieu and Saint-Joseph wines at Chavanay vineyard
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia - Day 4
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif at Tournon Castle with views of Rhône and vineyards
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier on board
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town history and 10th-16th century castle, with option to visit France's oldest suspension bridge and Tain l'Hermitage
- Hiking through vineyards in Tournon - learn about local wine production and taste regional wines
- Biking along the Rhône - cycle picturesque riverside banks to village of Glun
- Free time to explore Tournon at own pace
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage - Day 5
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes - guided tour of historic city walls and Pope's Palace (requires moderate fitness)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - guided tour of 1st-century Roman aqueduct
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard - paddle kayak beneath World Heritage-listed aqueduct on Gardon River
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich: Gala dinner and classical concert in Palais des Papes after public hours
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard - Day 6
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit Gordes and picturesque abbey (exterior only on Sundays when abbey closed)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - market shopping with chef, taste local ingredients, return for interactive cooking demonstration (market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with Roussillon village tour - visit local lavender producer to learn cultivation and harvesting, guided tour of Roussillon village
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample region's celebrated wines at local vineyard
Landmarks Sénanque Abbey Gordes Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 7
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Arles
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour with local guide to see Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (closed Mondays, unavailable that day)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières - tour medieval village and immersive visual and musical installation in former 7,000 sq-metre quarry
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local olive farm to learn production techniques and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume - visit organic farm specializing in lavender essential oils (July-August typically), learn extraction process and create own lavender perfume (available late June to mid-August)
- Free time to explore Arles independently
- On-board painting class inspired by Vincent Van Gogh
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux - Day 8
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - guided tour of monuments and Cathedral of St. Vincent (11th-century, restyled 18th-century Gothic with Renaissance facade), free exploration time
- French Resistance walking tour - guided tour of Viviers exploring WWII Resistance stories and heroism
- WWII in Viviers - walking tour exploring 1944 Battle of Montélimar and its role in liberating southern France
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval ruins, visit largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in world
- Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park - drive through Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves with stalagmites, stalactites and underground lakes (requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - guided exploration of provincial town with castle and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour, leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Ardèche Gorge Madeleine Caves Grignan - Day 9
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise back to Lyon
- Scenic Enrich: Acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Relaxation at Salt Therapy Lounge
- Sun Deck relaxation with river views
Landmarks Trinity Chapel 
- Day 10
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - discover historic traboules (hidden passageways) from 4th century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourviève with city views
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled village atop hill with vine-covered buildings, cobbled laneways and ancient lime tree (high fitness level required)
- Silk painting workshop - learn history and techniques of Lyon's five-century silk production heritage
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourviève Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Bordeaux
Included Activities
- Flight from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Day 12
Bordeaux to Libourne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Libourne
- Tour to Saint-Émilion including Monolithic Church visit
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 13
Libourne to Pauillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Pauillac
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne - guided tour exploring town's trading history of wool, wine, salt and wood
- Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion - countryside exploration of vineyards with wine tasting
- Cycling from Libourne - cycle through rolling hills, vineyard slopes and medieval châteaux of Fronsac region with refreshment stop overlooking Libourne
- Paint and Pour - watercolour painting class with local artist on Sun Deck while sipping local wines
Landmarks Fronsac - Day 14
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Fort Médoc
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach - travel through scenic region along 'Route des Chateaux' to local winery for wine tasting
- Médoc wine tasting by bicycle - e-bike tour through countryside viewing grand châteaux with wine sampling at prestigious estate
- Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac - live musicians perform classical masterpieces at 13th-century estate
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 15
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment
- French cuisine learning in Scenic Culinaire cooking school
- Day 16
Cadillac to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - coach tour through Sauternes vineyards to vineyard for wine tasting
- Sauternes by bike - cycling through rolling vineyards with tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle - guided tour of ancient castle with family residing for 700+ years
- Biking in Loupiac wine region - cycling through Gironde wine region with Château Benauge views
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided tour of historic rooms and famous painter's apartments
Landmarks Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 17
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay on board
- Scenic Enrich: After-hours access to Bassins des Lumières with Champagne and exclusive digital art show
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux - discover Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux - pedal through historic city sampling local treats like canelé
- Shop with a chef - visit local food market with ship's chef to shop for and taste best ingredients, return for cooking demonstration (market closed Mondays)
Landmarks Bassins des Lumières Place de la Bourse - Day 18
Bordeaux to Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Bourg
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum - local tram to interactive wine discovery museum
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike and sidecar - cruise through city in sidecar or on back of motorcycle
- Visit Arcachon - walking tour of charming bayside town finishing at Baltard market food hall
Landmarks Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 19
Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day in Bourg
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum - visit museum inside Bourg Castle grounds with local guide to see horse-drawn carriage collection
- Historic Saintes - tour charming town in Charente-Maritime with 2,000 years of history and gardens
- Full day excursion to Cognac - walking tour of fortified city, lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour and cognac tasting
Landmarks Bourg Castle Saintes Cognac Rémy Martin - Day 20
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - stroll through charming city with local guide viewing World Heritage citadel overlooking Gironde Estuary
- Active walking tour of Blaye - tour fascinating citadel on active walking tour with local guide learning Sébastien Vauban's defence system
- Cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour along Captain's Road
- Visit Château de la Roche Courbon - guided tour of fortified castle transformed into historic estate with sprawling manicured gardens
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Château de la Roche Courbon - Day 21
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast
