Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
- Day 2
Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' Medieval-themed walking tour
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
- Cider farm visit to see Normandy cider production and taste the drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour (May-September only; closed Mondays; replaced with Château d'Acquigny Gardens and Louviers outside season)
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 3
Rouen
Included Activities
- Expert evening lecture - WWI 'Day in the Life of a Tommy' with immersive experience including equipment and ration tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour with cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, and Joan of Arc history
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking authentically dressed guide
- Photography discovery workshop with local photographer
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter - Day 4
Rouen
Optional Activities
- Claude Monet and the Colors of Rouen tour including Rouen Cathedral, medieval streets, and Musée des Beaux-Arts (closed Tuesdays and select public holidays; itinerary modified on these days)
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Thiepval - Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, Lochnagar Crater
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre) Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Lochnagar Crater - Day 5
Rouen to Honfleur
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur including Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
- Evening lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life during D-Day campaign
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum (replaced with Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards), Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum (replaced with Merville Battery Site and Museum from September onwards)
- Bayeux tour including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux with free time to explore
Landmarks Utah Beach Omaha Beach Normandy American Cemetery Bayeux War Cemetery Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Merville Battery Site and Museum Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 7
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum on e-bike along River Seine flat route (8km each way; Victor Hugo Museum closed Sundays, replaced with Seine Museum)
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace guided tour with B&B liquor tasting (19th-century palace famous for B&B liquor with 27 plants and spices)
- Tales of the French Resistance walking tour with local stories of heroism and daring missions
- Normandy Abbey Road walking tour exploring grand abbeys on River Seine banks
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
Included Activities
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich experience - Walk through Château de La Roche-Guyon (16th-century castle built into chalk hillside), explore manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, admire decorative walls and tapestries. Welcome drink and classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden guided tour to Giverny with Japanese-inspired water garden with lily pads and free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5km each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the village
- Onboard painting class inspired by gardens
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Giverny Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Conflans to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted his final masterpieces, including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, Van Gogh's rented room (attic empty since 1890), with free time to explore
- Château de Chantilly guided tour of magnificent castle built by Henri d'Orléans with fine collections and gardens, plus free time (closed Tuesdays; replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) active tour in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
- Château de Malmaison guided tour - Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais residence with neoclassical architecture, landscaped gardens, and Napoleonic era museum
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Château de Chantilly Château de Malmaison Versailles Palace and Garden - Day 10
Paris
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of diverse Marais district with melting pot cultures, history, architecture, arts scene, and high-end fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - coach tour seeing Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier guided tour of ornately decorated opera house with grand staircases and glistening chandeliers built under Emperor Napoleon III (replaced with Ateliers du Lumières when unavailable)
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte coach tour (1 hour from Paris) - castle credited as founding inspiration for Versailles with stunning formal gardens
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre-Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Montmartre Moulin Rouge Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Ateliers du Lumières - Day 11
Paris to Lyon
- Day 12
Lyon to Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - Renaissance castle guided tour with gilded rooms, moat, water features, beautifully manicured gardens, and original 17th-century gold-leaf decorated interiors
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas village featuring classic regional dishes including Volaille de Bresse à la crème and crêpes vonnassiennes, with free time to explore village (available on select dates; replaced with Michelin star restaurant cooking demo when unavailable)
- Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix with farmer and hound, discovering truffle farming and harvesting, tasting truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with fine local French white wine, and time to stroll fields (available on select dates; replaced with Monastère de Brou when unavailable)
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey guided tour - 10th-century Benedictine Abbey with grand church remains, monastic buildings, 18th-century cloister overlooking chapter house, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and sculptured masterpieces from original abbey in granary
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Cluny Abbey Monastère de Brou - Day 13
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre - guided tour including Roman Theatre, city gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, and Renaissance streets with free exploration time
- Cycling tour of Vienne - 19 km easy route through Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal visiting Roman ruins, Temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River crossing, river islands, and Gallo-Roman museum
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia Gallo-Roman Museum Saint-Romain-en-Gal - Day 14
Tournon
- Meals
- Dinner (Aperitif at Tournon Castle terrace with dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier)
Included Activities
- Aperitif on Tournon Castle terrace with sweeping views over Rhône River and terraced vineyards
- Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from local pâtissier on board
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town on foot learning fascinating history, visit castle built 10th-16th centuries, with free time (option to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to neighboring Tain l'Hermitage with Valrhona chocolatiers)
- Hiking through vineyards in Tournon - hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River learning about local wine production with regional wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône - cycle picturesque Rhône River banks past charming villages to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Glun - Day 15
Avignon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner at Palais des Papes in the Pope's former dining room with classical concert)
Included Activities
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich experience - Evening exclusive gala dinner at Palais des Papes in the Pope's former dining room with classical concert trio, when doors are closed to general public
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace visit - guided walk through historic city walls and Palais des Papes (14th-century home to Papacy and seat of Western Christianity; requires moderate fitness due to cobblestones and palace steps)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct from middle of first century designed to carry water to city of Nîmes
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard - paddle kayak beneath World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct on tranquil Gardon River for unique perspective
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Gardon River - Day 16
Avignon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit Gordes (one of France's most beautiful villages with spiral stone buildings), visit picturesque Sénanque Abbey (closed Sundays, exterior visit only on Sundays)
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - join ship's chef at local market tasting ingredients, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school learning regional recipes (Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with visit to Roussillon village - visit local lavender producer learning growth, harvesting, utilization in region, guided tour of beautiful Roussillon village in Luberon known for picturesque villages, lavender fields, and ochre cliffs
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample region's celebrated wines from Côte du Rhône vineyards with centuries of wine production history
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 17
Arles
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour visiting 20,000-seat Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles still in use today (closed Mondays, cannot be visited on Mondays)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières - journey to stunning medieval village of Les Baux, visit former quarry now hosting immersive 7,000 square-metre visual and musical installation highlighting notable artists' works
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local olive farm learning techniques of olive oil production, owner shares experience of regional life and traditional Provencal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume - visit local organic farm producing essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary (typical late June to mid-August when fields bloom purple), discover health benefits, learn extraction process, create your own lavender perfume
- Onboard painting class - learn about artistic heritage of region and paint masterpiece of own
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 18
Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - explore Viviers on foot with local guide admiring monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent (first built 11th century, now 18th-century Gothic with Renaissance facade), with free time to explore
- French Resistance walking tour - walking tour hearing stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi Occupation during WWII with local stories of heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers - walk through historic town uncovering how quiet Rhône town became pivotal stage in 1944 Battle of Montélimar helping liberate southern France, studied at West Point, echoing courage and renewal
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins, visit largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in world (original too fragile for public access, replica built kilometers away)
- Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park - drive through rugged natural beauty from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves admiring rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lakes (moderate fitness and sturdy shoes required)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - local guide exploration of beautiful provincial town viewing mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Ardèche Gorge Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Madeleine Caves Grignan de Provence Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour - Day 19
Lyon
Included Activities
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich experience - Evening in 17th-century Trinity Chapel with acapella choir performance, interior decked in Carrara marble
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 20
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - traverse hidden traboules and secret passageways from fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre-Dame of Fourvière offering fabulous vantage point for city views
- Excursion to Pérouges - visit medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with preserved vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, centuries-old lime tree in market square (recommended for guests with high fitness due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's five-century silk production heritage (especially 19th-century when major industry), during workshop learn history and process of silk painting
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame of Fourvière Pérouges - Day 21
Lyon to Porto
- Day 22
Porto - Entre-os-Rios
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop - learn about history of decorative Portuguese blue tiles while creating own masterpiece
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - discover culture and history including iconic Palácio da Bolsa
- Active tour of Porto including cable car - travel to Gaia (Vila Nova de Gaia), take cable car to Dom Luís bridge crossing Douro River, walk bridge towards Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Dom Luís Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 23
Entre-os-Rios to Regua
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum at Regua
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways - active hike along Paiva River exploring nature at finest
- Quinta da Aveleda - explore fairytale-like property of renowned wine producer on impressive estate
- Excursion to Guimarães - visit well-preserved World Heritage-listed city exploring 15th-century palace home to historic collection of tapestries, furniture, weapons
Landmarks Douro Museum Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães - Day 24
Regua
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch on board before afternoon activities)
Optional Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha exclusively with Scenic - discover captivating Varosa Valley, visit charming village of São João de Tarouca exploring restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca (closed Mondays, replaced with Vila Real), walk fortified 14th-15th-century bridge of Ucanha
- Quinta visit with olive tasting - visit family-run Quinta handed down 11 generations learning olive oil production
- Excursion to Lamego - coach to Lamego nestled in terraced vineyards (first to produce Port wine), wander 18th-century Baroque structures, start at stunning Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies with zigzagged staircase decorated in blue-white tiled mosaics, walk downstairs or coach, taste local produce at nearby Bodega, free time
- Mateus Palace - coach transfer to Mateus Palace considered one of best examples of Baroque civil architecture in Portugal
- Port Wine Blending Class - visit Quinta de Pacheca for hands-on Port blending workshop
Landmarks Varosa Valley São João de Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca Vila Real - Day 25
Regua to Vega de Terrón
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region - Day 26
Vega de Terrón
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board after Freixo de Espada à Cinta excursion)
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion - guided tour seeing 12th-century and 16th-century cathedrals, visit market tasting local delicacies, free time exploring and lunch at leisure
- Visit village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta - guided tour visiting only Portuguese handcrafted silk still processed entirely by hand, tour local silk museum understanding tradition, visit local Quinta (estate) for regional produce tasting, return to ship for lunch
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 27
Pocinho to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum - coach transfer to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in world, museum from 2010 (one of largest in Portugal) in contemporary building blending into landscape, introduction through artefacts and digital technology, prehistoric workshop
- Village life in Côa Valley - visit small traditional village of Freixo Numão lived in for centuries, visit Casa Painova estate seeing family home and sugared almond production demonstration, learn harvesting and pastry use, taste almonds and local products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova 
- Day 28
Pinhão
- Meals
- Lunch (Tasting of delicious bola at Morgadio da Calçada)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Provesende village with guided exploration - wander through village on plateau with spectacular views, visit church, discover old bakery, witness traditional handicrafts, explore historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada with tasting of delicious bola
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along Pinhão River - glide past impressive landscapes via kayak on Pinhão River tributary of Douro
- Quinta vineyard hike - guided hike through breathtaking vineyards of Quinta da Roêda in Douro Valley
- Quinta tasting - visit Quinta da Roêda estate for region's most famous export tasting, guided walking tour learning vineyard secrets
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River Quinta da Roêda - Day 29
Pinhão to Porto
Included Activities
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich experience - Classical concert in São Francisco Church, take short walk from ship (with stairs) to 13th-century Gothic church with intricately carved gold altar, enjoy classical music performance
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 30
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner on board after illumination cruise through Porto)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto - evening cruise passing beautiful city including six bridges spanning Douro River before onboard farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with cruise - guided walking tour of canal-famed Aveiro city, cruise waterways in brightly colored moliceiros flat-bottomed boats unique to city
- Round of golf - play 6 holes at Quinta do Fojo Golf Club, one of Porto's popular courses
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - travel to Vila Nova de Gaia visiting Cockburn's Port, one of Porto's most famous cellars, guided visit and tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port - Day 31
Porto
