Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
PortoLandmarks Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa
- Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 3
Entre-os-Rios to Regua
Entre-os-Rios to Regua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways - active hike along the Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda - explore the wine producer estate
- Excursion to Guimarães - visit the World Heritage-listed city, palace dating to 15th century with tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Douro Museum 
- Day 4
Regua
Regua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha - explore Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and walk the fortified bridge of Ucanha (closed Mondays, replaced with Vila Real visit)
- Quinta visit with olive tasting - family-run estate with 11 generations of history
- Excursion to Lamego - coach tour including Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with zigzagged staircase of blue and white tiles, option to walk staircase or coach, local produce tasting at Bodega, free time to explore
- Mateus Palace - coach transfer to view Baroque civil architecture
- Port Wine Blending Class at Quinta de Pacheca - hands-on workshop
Landmarks Varosa Valley Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Bridge Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Regua to Vega de Terrón
Regua to Vega de Terrón- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region Douro Valley - Day 6
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion - guided tour including two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), market visit to taste local delicacies, free time to explore and enjoy lunch at leisure
- Visit the village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta - guided tour of silk museum to learn about handcrafted silk processing, visit to local Quinta (estate) for tasting of regional produce, return to ship for lunch
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 7
Pocinho to Pinhão
Pocinho to Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum - coach transfer to the largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in the world, opened in 2010, contemporary building design, pre-historic workshop included
- Village life in the Côa Valley - visit the traditional village of Freixo Numão, Casa Painova estate to see family home and sugared almond production demonstration, tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova Estate 
- Day 8
Pinhão
Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to charming village of Provesende
- Visit village church, old bakery, observe traditional handicraft
- Visit historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada with tasting of bola
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River - paddle past impressive landscapes on this tributary of the Douro
- Quinta vineyard hike - guided hike through vineyards of Quinta da Roiada in the Douro Valley
- Quinta tasting - visit Quinta da Roiada estate for wine tasting with guided walking tour of vineyard
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River Quinta da Roiada - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
Pinhão to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church Douro River - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto passing six bridges over the Douro
- Farewell dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with cruise - guided walking tour of canal city and cruise in brightly coloured moliceiros flat-bottomed boat unique to the city
- Round of golf - play 6 holes at Quinta do Fojo Golf Club
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - travel to Cockburn's Port cellar for guided visit and tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port Cellar Douro River - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
Porto to LyonIncluded Activities
- Flight from Porto to Lyon
Landmarks Saône River Rhône River - Day 12
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - guided visit to splendid Renaissance castle through picturesque countryside, explore gilded rooms, moat, water features, and beautifully manicured gardens, stroll through original 17th-century interiors with gold-leaf decoration, free time in gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - journey to picturesque village of Vonnas for exclusive cooking demonstration at Michelin starred restaurant, walk through charming streets, discover Maison Blanc story, witness preparation of classic regional dishes including Volaille de Bresse à la crème and crêpes vonnassiennes, free time exploring village before returning to ship (Available on select dates. When not available, replaced with cooking demo at a Michelin star restaurant)
- Truffle tasting - visit local farm near Cortevaix, meet farmer and hound, learn about truffle growing and harvesting, tasting of truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with local French white wine, time to stroll through rolling fields (Available on select dates. When not available replaced with Monastère de Brou)
- Excursion to Cluny and visit Cluny Abbey - guided tour of village and 10th-century Benedictine Abbey, explore grand church remains, impressive monastic buildings, 18th-century cloister overlooking chapter house, view Romanesque and Gothic architecture, visit granary with sculpted masterpieces from original abbey church
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Vonnas Georges Blanc Restaurant Cortevaix Cluny Cluny Abbey - Day 13
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre - guided walking tour discovering Roman heritage including remarkable hillside theatre built for 10,000 spectators, wander through city gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, historic Renaissance streets, free time to explore at own pace
- Cycling tour of Vienne - cycle easy 19 km route through Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal, explore city's Roman ruins and temple of Augustus and Livia, cross Rhône River, visit nature-rich river islands, spot mosaics at Gallo-Roman museum before returning to town
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia Gallo-Roman Museum Saint-Romain-en-Gal Rhône River - Day 14
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle with sweeping views over Rhône River and terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town on foot, learn fascinating history, visit castle built between 10th and 16th centuries, free time afterwards with opportunity to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to neighbouring town of Tain l'Hermitage with prestigious chocolatiers Valrhona
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River, learn about local wine production, taste delicious local wines
- Biking along the Rhône - cycle picturesque banks of Rhône River past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Chocolatiers Glun - Day 15
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner with classical concert inside Pope's Palace)
Included Activities
- Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert inside Pope's Palace - when doors are closed to general public, ushered into grandiose palace for dinner accompanied by trio of musicians in the Pope's dining room
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including visit to the Popes Palace - guided walk through Avignon visiting historic city walls and Pope's Palace, home to the Papacy and seat of Western Christianity in 14th century (Moderate fitness required due to cobblestoned streets and numerous steps)
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to middle of first century, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to city of Nîmes
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard - paddle kayak on tranquil Gardon River waters beneath World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct for unique perspective on its grandeur
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Gardon River Rhône River 
- Day 16
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit village of Gordes considered one of the most beautiful in France with stone buildings spiraling around rock, visit picturesque Sénanque Abbey (Note: Sénanque Abbey not open Sundays - exterior visit only on Sundays)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - join Scenic chef to visit local market, shop for and taste best ingredients region has to offer, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school learning regional recipes (Note: Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with visit to the village of Roussillon - visit local lavender producer to learn how lavender is grown, harvested and utilised in region, guided tour of beautiful village of Roussillon
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - visit village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on fertile Rhône banks, sample celebrated wines of Côte du Rhône vineyard region with centuries of wine production history
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Luberon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Avignon Market - Day 17
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - insightful walking tour departing from ship, visit ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (20,000-seat arena still in use today), experience vibrant colours and light inspiring many artists (Note: Roman Amphitheatre closed Mondays - cannot be visited that day)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières - journey to stunning medieval village of Les Baux, visit 7,000 square-metre former quarry site hosting immersive visual and musical installation highlighting works of notable artists
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local olive farm to learn techniques of olive oil production, owner shares experience of life in region and traditional Provencal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume - visit local organic farm specialising in production of essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary, and other herbs (typically late June to mid-August when fields transformed into sea of purple), discover health benefits of plants, learn process of essential oil extraction, create own lavender perfume to take home
- On-board painting class - learn about artistic heritage of region while painting own masterpiece inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's time in Arles
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières Rhône River 
- Day 18
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - join local guide exploring Viviers on foot, admire monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent (originally 11th century, now 18th-century Gothic style with Renaissance facade), free time to explore at leisure
- French Resistance walking Tour - walking tour hearing stories of French Resistance who fought against Nazi Occupation during World War II, learn local stories of heroism and daring missions as you explore historic town
- WWII in Viviers - trace layers of Viviers' past as pivotal stage in Battle of Montélimar (1944 clash helping liberate southern France, studied at West Point today), walk through cobbled lanes and Renaissance façades uncovering stories of courage, endurance, and renewal
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins of sprawling park, immerse in Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in world), replica built only few kilometres from original fragile site
- Explore the caves in the Ardèche Nature Park - drive through rugged natural beauty from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves, admire intricate rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites, underground lakes (Note: Madeleine caves underground with numerous steps - moderate fitness and sturdy shoes required)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - exploration of beautiful provincial town of Grignan with local guide, see mighty castle dominating town, visit Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour, enjoy time at leisure
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Ardèche Gorge Madeleine Caves Grignan Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 19
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exclusive acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel Rhône River - Day 20
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - discover Lyon's historic significance traversing hidden traboules and secret passageways dating back to fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière offering fabulous vantage point for views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges - visit medieval walled village located atop hill overlooking Ain River, beautifully preserved featuring vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, market square centred around centuries-old lime tree (Note: Due to uneven surfaces and lots of walking up and down hill, recommended only for guests with high degree of fitness)
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's rich heritage of silk production dating back almost five centuries to Louis XI, learn about 19th-century silk industry and process of silk painting
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Ain River - Day 21
Lyon
Lyon
