Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Cocktail reception on board
Landmarks Porto Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop
- Guided tour of Porto (Scenic Freechoice)
- Active tour of Porto including cable car (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Dom Luis Bridge Vila Nova de Gaia Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 3
Entre-os-Rios to Regua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Douro Museum in Regua
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways: Active hike along the Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda: Tour of renowned wine producer estate
- Excursion to Guimarães: Explore World Heritage city, 15th-century palace, historic tapestries, furniture and weapons
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Palace Douro Museum Regua 
- Day 4
Regua
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha: Explore Varosa Valley, visit Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, walk fortified bridge of Ucanha (14th-15th century toll bridge) - Note: Monastery closed Mondays, replaced with Vila Real visit
- Quinta visit with olive tasting: Learn about olive oil production at family-run Quinta with 11 generations of heritage
- Excursion to Lamego: Guided tour visiting Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with zigzagged staircase of blue and white tiles, explore Baroque structures, tasting at local Bodega, free time to explore town - option to walk staircase or take coach
- Mateus Palace: Transfer to Mateus Palace, considered one of best examples of Baroque civil architecture in Portugal
- Port Wine Blending Class: Hands-on workshop at Quinta de Pacheca on Port blending process
Landmarks Varosa Valley Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Fortified Bridge of Ucanha Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Régua to Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Vinhateiro Douro Valley Vega de Terrón - Day 6
Vega de Terrón to Salamanca or Freixo de Espada à Cinta
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion: Guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), visit local market to taste regional delicacies, free time to explore and enjoy lunch at leisure
- Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta: Guided tour of village with handcrafted silk museum to learn traditional silk processing techniques, visit local Quinta estate for tasting of regional produce, return to ship for lunch
Landmarks Vega de Terrón Salamanca Cathedral (12th century) Salamanca Cathedral (16th century) Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 7
Pocinho to Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum: Transfer by coach to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in the world, explore contemporary museum building designed to blend into landscape, enjoy pre-historic workshop with artifacts and digital technology
- Village life in the Côa Valley: Visit traditional village of Freixo Numão, learn about local life, visit Casa Painova estate to see family home, demonstration on sugared almond production, tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Pocinho Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova Pinhão 
- Day 8
Pinhão
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Provesende village
- Visit to Morgadio da Calçada manor house
- Bola tasting
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River (Scenic Freechoice)
- Quinta vineyard hike (Scenic Freechoice)
- Quinta tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Pinhão Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River Quinta da Roâda - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Douro River Porto São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with cruise (Scenic Freechoice)
- Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf club (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia at Cockburn's Port (Scenic Freechoice)
- Illumination cruise through Porto
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Porto
Landmarks Porto Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port Douro River Bridges - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight Porto to Lyon
Landmarks Porto Lyon - Day 12
Lyon to Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Lyon to Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Château de Cormatin with exploration of Renaissance castle, gilded rooms, moat, water features, and manicured gardens
- Cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred Georges Blanc restaurant in Vonnas with walkthrough of charming village streets and exploration of Maison Blanc preparation of regional dishes including Volaille de Bresse à la crème and crêpes vonnassiennes
- Truffle farming visit and tasting at local farm near Cortevaix including meeting farmer and hound, learning truffle cultivation and harvesting techniques, tasting truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with local French white wine, and strolling through rolling fields
- Guided tour of Cluny Abbey - 10th-century Benedictine Abbey with exploration of village, grand church remains, monastic buildings, 18th-century cloister, chapter house, and granary containing sculpted masterpieces
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Georges Blanc Cluny Abbey - Day 13
Mâcon to Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycling tour of Vienne (Scenic Freechoice)
- St-Joseph Côte-Rôtie wine tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre of Vienne Saint-Romain-en-Gal Temple of Augustus and Livia Gallo-Roman Museum Chavanay Vineyard Condrieu Tournon 
- Day 14
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from a local pâtissier)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hiking through the vineyards (Scenic Freechoice)
- Biking along the Rhône (Scenic Freechoice)
- Aperitif at Tournon Castle terrace
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Tournon
- Cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
- Visit Valrhona chocolatiers
Landmarks Tournon Tournon Castle Tournon Vineyards Rhône River Tain l'Hermitage Suspension Bridge Valrhona Chocolatiers Glun - Day 15
Tournon to Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner accompanied by classical concert from trio of musicians in the papal dining room)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace visit (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard (Scenic Freechoice)
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard (Scenic Freechoice)
- Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert at Popes Palace (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes Avignon City Walls Pont d'Avignon Rhône River Pont du Gard Gardon River Nîmes 
- Day 16
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénaque Abbey (Scenic Freechoice)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration (Scenic Freechoice)
- Lavender Museum with visit to Roussillon village (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Avignon Provence Luberon Gordes Sénaque Abbey Avignon Market Scenic Culinaire Cooking School Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côte du Rhône Vineyards - Day 17
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon free time to explore Arles at own pace
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles visiting Roman Amphitheatre (Les Arènes d'Arles) - 20,000-seat arena still in use today
- Visit to Les Baux medieval village with Carrières de Lumières - immersive 7,000 square-metre visual and musical installation showcasing works of notable artists in former quarry
- Olive mill and ancestral kitchen visit at local olive farm learning olive oil production techniques and traditional Provencal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender experience from field to perfume at organic farm specializing in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs with health benefits education, essential oil extraction process learning, and personal lavender perfume creation
- On-board painting class exploring artistic heritage of the region
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 18
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of morning walking tour: Viviers guided tour with Cathedral of St. Vincent and free exploration time
- Choice of morning walking tour: French Resistance walking tour of Viviers
- Choice of morning walking tour: WWII in Viviers tour including Battle of Montélimar history
- Choice of afternoon excursion: Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - replica Palaeolithic cave
- Choice of afternoon excursion: Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park including Ardèche Gorge and Madeleine Caves
- Choice of afternoon excursion: Guided exploration of Grignan with castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour plus leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Ardèche Gorge Madeleine Caves Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 19
Viviers to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the Sun Deck
- Visit Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks Rhône River Lyon Trinity Chapel - Day 20
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Pérouges (Scenic Freechoice)
- Silk painting workshop (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Lyon Rhône River Saône River Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Ain River - Day 21
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lyon
