Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
PortoLandmarks Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto
PortoIncluded 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 and walk across bridge towards 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 ReguaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways active hike along Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda wine estate tour
- Excursion to Guimarães including palace visit dating to 15th century with historic collection of tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Douro Museum 
- Day 4
Regua
Regua- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha including Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and fortified bridge of Ucanha (Portugal's first toll bridge from 14th-15th centuries; closed Mondays - replaced with Vila Real visit)
- Quinta visit with olive oil tasting at family-run property handed down 11 generations
- Excursion to Lamego including coach transfer, tour of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, optional walk down zigzagged staircase decorated in traditional blue and white tiled mosaics, tasting at local Bodega, and free time to explore
- Mateus Palace coach excursion
- Port Wine Blending Class at Quinta de Pacheca
Landmarks Varosa Valley São João de Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Varosa River Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Regua to Vega de Terrón
Regua to Vega de TerrónLandmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region Douro Valley - Day 6
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion including guided tour of two cathedrals (one from 12th century, one from 16th century), visit to market for local delicacies tasting, and free time for leisure lunch
- Visit to village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta including guided tour of local silk museum and visit to local Quinta for tasting of regional produce
Landmarks Vega de Terrón Douro River Águeda River Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 7
Pocinho to Pinhão
Pocinho to PinhãoOptional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit including coach transfer to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in world, contemporary museum building designed to blend into landscape, pre-historic workshop, and digital technology exhibits
- Village life in the Côa Valley including visit to Freixo Numão traditional village, Casa Painova estate, family home visit, demonstration of sugared almond production, and tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova 
- Day 8
Pinhão
PinhãoOptional Activities
- Transfer to Provesende village with village exploration, church visit, old bakery visit, traditional handicraft viewing, historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada visit with bola tasting
- Kayaking along Pinhão River
- Quinta vineyard hike through Quinta da Roêada
- Quinta tasting at Quinta da Roêada with guided walking tour learning vineyard secrets
Landmarks Pinhão River Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Quinta da Roêada - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
Pinhão to PortoIncluded Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with guided walking tour and moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise on canals
- Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf club
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia at Cockburn's Port with guided visit
Landmarks Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Cockburn's Port Vila Nova de Gaia Douro River - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
Porto to Lyon - Day 12
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to MâconOptional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided visit to Renaissance castle, exploration of gilded rooms, moat, water features, manicured gardens, and free time in gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas with restaurant story, preparation of regional dishes including Volaille de Bresse à la crème and crêpes vonnassiennes, and free village exploration (available select dates; replaced with alternative Michelin star restaurant cooking demo when unavailable)
- Truffle tasting at farm near Cortevaix with farmer and hound meeting, truffle growing and harvesting learning, tasting of truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with local French white wine, and rolling fields stroll (available select dates; replaced with Monastère de Brou when unavailable)
- Excursion to Cluny with guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey, village wander, exploration of grand church remains, monastic buildings, 18th-century cloister, chapter house, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and granary with sculpted masterpieces from original abbey church
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Georges Blanc Vonnas Cortevaix Cluny Abbey Cluny - Day 13
Vienne
VienneOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre including guided walking tour of Roman heritage, hillside theatre for 10,000 spectators, city gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, historic Renaissance streets, and free time exploration
- Cycling tour of Vienne through 19 km easy route with visit to Saint-Romain-en-Gal, Roman ruins exploration, temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River crossing, nature-rich river islands, and Gallo-Roman museum mosaics
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre Saint-Romain-en-Gal Temple of Augustus and Livia Gallo-Roman Museum - Day 14
Tournon
TournonIncluded Activities
- Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle with views over Rhône River and terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon with castle history from 10th-16th centuries, free time with option to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with Valrhona chocolatiers
- Hiking through vineyards overlooking Rhône River with local wine production learning and tasting
- Biking along Rhône picturesque banks past charming villages to Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Glun Rhône River - Day 15
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert trio inside Pope's Palace after public closing)
Included Activities
- Classical concert trio performance during exclusive gala dinner in Pope's Palace
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace visit with Papacy and Western Christianity 14th-century seat learning
- Excursion to Pont du Gard with guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct from middle of first century designed to carry water to Nîmes
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard on tranquil Gardon River with kayak paddle beneath World Heritage aqueduct
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Nîmes Gardon River 
- Day 16
Avignon
AvignonOptional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages visiting Gordes (one of France's most beautiful villages) and Sénanque Abbey (note: Sénanque Abbey not open Sundays - exterior visit only on those days)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire excursion with chef-led local market visit, ingredient tasting, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school learning regional recipes (note: Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum visit with local lavender producer learning cultivation and harvesting, followed by guided tour of Roussillon village
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with sampling of region's celebrated wines from Côte du Rhône vineyards
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Avignon Market Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 17
Arles
ArlesOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with local guide visit to Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles 20,000-seat arena (note: closed Mondays and unavailable that day)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières in former quarry with immersive 7,000 square-metre visual and musical installation highlighting notable artists' works
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill at local olive farm learning olive oil production techniques and traditional Provencal recipes from owner
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume at local organic farm specialising in essential oils (available late June-mid-August) learning cultivation, harvesting, essential oil extraction, health benefits, with custom lavender perfume creation
- On-board painting class inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's artistic heritage of the South of France
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 18
Viviers
ViviersOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring monuments and Cathedral of St. Vincent (first built 11th century, now resplendent 18th-century Gothic style with Renaissance façade) and free time leisure
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers hearing WWII occupation stories of French Resistance bravery and heroism
- WWII in Viviers walking tour exploring Battle of Montélimar 1944 clash helping liberate southern France, cobbled lanes and Renaissance façades, local memories and stories
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploration of mountains and medieval fortress ruins with immersion in world's largest decorated Paleolithic cave replica
- Cave exploration in Ardèche Nature Park through Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves with intricate rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, underground lakes (note: requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide exploring beautiful provincial town, mighty castle dominating town, Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour, and leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Ardèche Gorge Madeleine Caves Grignan de Provence Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 19
Lyon
LyonIncluded Activities
- Acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Landmarks Trinity Chapel Rhône River - Day 20
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon discovering traboules and secret passageways dating to 4th century and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière with city views
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, centuries-old market square lime tree (note: high fitness required due to uneven surfaces and significant uphill and downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning Lyon's five-century silk production heritage and silk painting process
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Ain River - Day 21
Lyon
Lyon
