Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and settle into your accommodation. The day is completely yours to spend however you'd like. Wander around the iconic streets, catch sight of the Eiffel Tower, take a stroll along the Seine, or walk the Champs-Élysées at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Visit the Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the Seine River
- Explore the Champs-Élysées
- Discover Paris attractions independently
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
After breakfast, you get to choose how you explore Paris. Take a guided coach tour through the city's districts to see the Palais Garnier opera house, the Louvre museum, and Les Invalides. Or head to Montmartre if you prefer something different and check out its famous vineyard and artistic character along the bohemian streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris by coach - scenic districts, Palais Garnier, Louvre, Les Invalides
- Secrets of Montmartre - guided walking tour of cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard - Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Bordeaux on a high-speed train. Once you arrive, you board the Scenic Diamond river cruise ship and settle into your ultra-luxury cabin. The crew welcomes you aboard as you begin exploring the waterways of the Bordeaux wine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- High-speed train journey to Bordeaux
- Embarkation on Scenic Diamond river cruise ship
Landmarks Bordeaux 
- Day 4
Saint-Émilion
This morning you'll sail toward Libourne along the scenic riverside. After lunch, join a guided tour to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Émilion, where you'll see thousands of years of history and medieval buildings. The Monolithic Church is particularly worth seeing, mostly underground and carved into limestone. You'll return to Libourne for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Sailing to Libourne
- Lunch
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion
- Visit to Monolithic Church
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church Libourne 
- Day 5
Libourne to Pauillac
This morning you'll have time to explore Libourne, a historic port town with deep roots in wool, wine, salt and wood trading. There are several options to choose from depending on what interests you most. You could take a guided walking tour through the town, head to Saint-Émilion for a vineyard visit with wine tasting, try a cycling and tasting experience at Château Siaurac, or if you prefer staying on the ship, join a Paint and Pour class on deck. After lunch, you'll set sail for Pauillac where you're staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Walking tour of Libourne
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion with tasting
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Paint and Pour watercolour class with local artist
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Château Siaurac - Day 6
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
Today you'll explore the Médoc region, one of the world's top red wine producing areas known for its legendary châteaux. You have choices for how to spend your day. One option is taking a coach tour along the scenic Route des Châteaux to taste wines at a local producer. Alternatively, you can discover the countryside by e-bike, visiting grand estates before sampling at a prestigious winery. Later in the evening, there's an option to attend an exclusive classical concert at the 13th-century Château d'Agassac if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Médoc wine tasting by coach through Route des Châteaux
- Scenic Freechoice activity - Médoc wine tasting by e-bicycle
- Scenic Enrich - Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac
Landmarks Pauillac Médoc Château d'Agassac - Day 7
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
You'll relax aboard ship this morning while sailing toward Cadillac. During the day, you can book optional activities like spa treatments or a French cuisine cooking class in the Scenic Culinaire school. After lunch you'll arrive in Cadillac and explore this town founded in 1280 with its grand historic buildings.
Included Activities
- Sailing to Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment
- French cuisine cooking class at Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 8
Sauternes Region
You'll explore the Sauternes wine region near Cadillac, which is known for its sweet fortified wines. In the morning, choose between a coach tour or cycling adventure through rolling vineyards with tastings. The afternoon offers several options: tour Roquetaillade Castle with family descendants, cycle through the Loupiac region admiring Château Benauge, or visit Château Toulouse-Lautrec to see the rooms of the famous painter.
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - vineyard tour with wine tasting
- Sauternes by bike - cycling tour through rolling vineyards with tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle - guided tour of ancient castle with family members
- Biking in the Loupiac wine region - cycling through landscapes with view of Château Benauge
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided tour of historic estate and painter's apartments
Landmarks Sauternes Wine Region Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Loupiac Wine Region Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 9
Bordeaux
You'll have options to shape your day in Bordeaux based on what interests you. Start with a guided tour through the Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse, or hop on a bike to cycle around the city while sampling local canelé cakes along the way. If you prefer something different, head to a local market with the onboard chef who'll help you pick ingredients before returning to the ship for a cooking demonstration. Later in the evening, you get exclusive afterhours access to the digital art installation at Bassins des Lumières with champagne, which wraps up your time here nicely.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux highlighting Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux with canelé sampling
- Shop with chef at local food market and cooking demonstration on board
- Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
- Afterhours access to Bassins des Lumières digital art installation with champagne
Landmarks Bordeaux Gothic Cathedral Place de la Bourse Bassins des Lumières Arcachon Bay - Day 10
Bordeaux to Bourg
You'll continue exploring Bordeaux with activities you can choose from. Visit the Cité du Vin Museum by local tram to learn about wine history, cruise through the city by motorcycle and sidecar, or take a walking tour of Arcachon by the water and its Baltard food market. You'll have afternoon leisure time aboard ship as it sails toward Bourg.
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin Museum - interactive wine discovery via local tram
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar - scenic cruise through the city
- Visit Arcachon - walking tour of bayside town and Baltard market
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Arcachon Baltard Market Bourg - Day 11
Bourg
You'll explore picturesque Bourg, a defensive château on a rocky spot with winding ancient alleyways, moats and bell towers along the Dordogne. Pick from three options: see the Carriages Museum in Bourg Castle grounds with a local guide, tour the charming 2,000-year-old town of Saintes with gardens, or take a full-day excursion to the fortified city of Cognac with a walking tour, lunch, and estate tour with brandy tasting.
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum - guided museum tour viewing horse-drawn carriages in castle grounds
- Historic Saintes - guided tour of charming 2,000-year-old town with gardens
- Full day excursion to Cognac - walking tour, lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour with cognac tasting
Landmarks Bourg Castle Carriages Museum Saintes Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 12
Blaye
You'll arrive in Blaye, home to a UNESCO World Heritage citadel built to protect Bordeaux. You have four activities to choose from: walk through charming Blaye viewing the citadel overlooking the Gironde Estuary, take an active walking tour learning about architect Sébastien Vauban's defence system, cycle along the Captain's Road, or visit fortified Château de la Roche Courbon with its manicured gardens.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - guided stroll viewing World Heritage citadel above Gironde Estuary
- Active walking tour of Blaye - guided citadel tour with Vauban defence system history
- Cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour
- Visit Château de la Roche Courbon - guided tour of fortified castle with gardens
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Gironde Estuary Château de la Roche Courbon Captain's Road - Day 13
Bordeaux
Your cruise finishes this morning in Bordeaux. You'll disembark after breakfast, carrying memories of your time through the wine regions and waterways of southwestern France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembarkation in Bordeaux
Landmarks Bordeaux
