Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
- Day 2
Lyon to Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Lyon to Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Château de Cormatin with gardens exploration
- Cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred Georges Blanc restaurant in Vonnas
- Truffle farm visit and tasting with lavender white wine pairing
- Guided tour of Cluny Abbey and village with Romanesque and Gothic architecture
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Cluny Abbey 
- Day 3
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vienne
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre and heritage sites
- Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal, approximately 19 km with temple of Augustus and Livia
- 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 terrace with views
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon with castle exploration and visit to Tain l'Hermitage including Valrhona chocolatiers
- Hiking through sloping vineyards above Tournon with wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône River to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Suspension Bridge of Tournon - Day 5
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon with Pope's Palace visit
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Kayaking on the Gardon River beneath Pont du Gard aqueduct
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard - Day 6
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Gordes and Sénanque Abbey with exterior visit on Sundays
- Shopping with chef at local market and interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire
- Lavender Museum visit with local producer and guided tour of Roussillon village
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape village
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon - Day 7
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Arles
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheatre visit
- Excursion to Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive art installation
- Visit to local olive farm with oil production techniques and Provençal recipes
- Lavender farm visit with essential oil extraction and DIY lavender perfume creation
- On-board painting class
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières - Day 8
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Viviers
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St. Vincent exploration
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers
- WWII history walking tour including Battle of Montélimar
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum visit
- Cave exploration in Ardèche Nature Park at Madeleine Caves with rock formations
- Guided tour of Grignan de Provence castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent, Viviers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Madeleine Caves Grignan Castle - Day 9
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Lyon
- Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel, Lyon - Day 10
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève
- Excursion to medieval village of Pérouges with vine-covered buildings and centuries-old lime tree
- Silk painting workshop exploring Lyon's silk production heritage
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Day 12
Bordeaux to Libourne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Libourne
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion with Monolithic Church visit
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church of Saint-Émilion - Day 13
Libourne to Pauillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Pauillac
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Libourne with trade history
- Exploration of Saint-Émilion vineyards with wine tasting
- Cycling tour and tasting at Château Siaurac
- Painting and Wine 'Paint and Pour' class on Sun Deck
Landmarks Château Siaurac - Day 14
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Fort Médoc
- Classical concert at Château d'Agassac
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach tour via Route des Châteaux
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike exploring châteaux
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 15
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
- French cuisine lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Day 16
Cadillac to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Sauternes wine tasting by coach tour
- Sauternes wine tasting by bike tour
- Guided tour of Roquetaillade Castle
- Cycling tour of Loupiac wine region with Château Benauge
- Guided tour of Château Toulouse-Lautrec
Landmarks Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 17
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
- After-hours access to Bassins des Lumières with exclusive show and champagne
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux with Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Guided cycling tour of Bordeaux with canelé sampling
- Market shopping with chef and interactive cooking demonstration
Landmarks Bordeaux Cathedral Place de la Bourse Bassins des Lumières - Day 18
Bordeaux to Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Bourg
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum visit with interactive wine discovery
- Bordeaux motorbike and sidecar tour
- Walking tour of Arcachon with Baltard market visit
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Arcachon - Day 19
Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Carriages Museum visit within Bourg Castle grounds
- Walking tour of historic Saintes with lush gardens
- Full-day excursion to Cognac with walking tour, lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour and cognac tasting
Landmarks Bourg Castle Saintes Rémy Martin Estate - Day 20
Bourg - Blaye to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Blaye
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye with World Heritage citadel
- Active walking tour of Blaye citadel exploring Vauban's defence system
- Cycling tour along the Captain's Road
- Guided visit to Château de la Roche Courbon with gardens
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Château de la Roche Courbon - Day 21
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast
