Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris independently
- Walk along the Seine
- Visit the Eiffel Tower
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées 
- Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris via coach through the City of Light, seeing Palais Garnier, the Louvre, Les Invalides complex and banks of the Seine
- Secrets of Montmartre walking tour through cobblestone streets, visiting the vineyard of Montmartre and notable districts
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre Seine River - Day 3
Paris to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer to Lyon
- Embark on Scenic Sapphire cruise ship
- Day 4
Chalon-sur-Saône
Included Activities
- Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône
Optional Activities
- Burgundy wine discovery at a local wine estate, including vineyard tour and guided wine tasting
- Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices de Beaune with free time to explore
- WWII in Chalon-sur-Saône walking tour about French Resistance and the Demarcation Line
Landmarks Chalon-sur-Saône Beaune Les Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 5
Tournus
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration (barrel-making craft)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with Renaissance architecture and 10+ hectares of gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas with gourmet village and museum visit
- Truffle Tasting at a local truffle farm with truffle-hunting dogs
Landmarks Tournus Château de Cormatin Georges Blanc Vonnas 
- Day 6
Tournon
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet from a local pâtissier on board Scenic Sapphire
Optional Activities
- Côtes du Rhône Tasting with guided wine tasting by local expert
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon with vineyard tour and wine tasting
- Walking tour of Tournon visiting the castle (10th-16th centuries) and France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
- Biking along the Rhône via Via Rhona route between Tournon and Gun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona - Day 7
Avignon
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich private gala dinner inside Palais des Papes with classical quartet performance
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon's ancient cobblestone streets to Pope's Palace (moderate fitness required)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard aqueduct, built by Romans around 2,000 years ago, with museum visit
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard on the Gardon River beneath the World Heritage aqueduct
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont du Gard 
- Day 8
Avignon
Optional Activities
- Wines of the Popes wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with vineyard views
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey (note: Abbey not open Sundays - exterior visit only)
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration at Avignon Market (note: Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with visit to the village of Roussillon and guided Ochre Trail tour
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Gordes Sénanque Abbey Avignon Market Lavender Museum Roussillon - Day 9
Arles
Optional Activities
- Provence in Pink rosé wine tasting at sun-drenched vineyards learning about terroir and grape varieties
- Guided tour of Arles from the ship visiting Roman ruins and seeing the striking light that inspired many artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive digital art space (7,000 square metres) and medieval village exploration
- Paint a masterpiece during an art activity related to the region's artistic heritage
Landmarks Arles Roman Ruins Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 10
Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers visiting Cathedral of St Vincent with free time to explore
- French Resistance Walking Tour learning about heroic efforts during Nazi Occupation of France during WWII
- Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting with guided excursion exploring diverse terroir and winemaking traditions
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, the largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in the world
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with guided tour of the castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour plus leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St Vincent Viviers Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Grignan Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 11
Cruising the Rhône
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich exclusive acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting over lunch
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 12
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon via coach visiting Roman ruins, traboules (secret passageways), and Notre Dame Basilica
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village on a hill overlooking the Ain River with walking tour (high fitness level required due to uneven surfaces and uphill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production heritage since the 15th century and creating your own masterpiece
Landmarks Notre Dame Basilica Pérouges - Day 13
Lyon to London
Included Activities
- Flight to London
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Day 14
London
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow Scenic guests)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London including Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Tower of London with Crown Jewels, and Buckingham Palace
- Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow Scenic guests
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Tower of London Crown Jewels Buckingham Palace - Day 15
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Kensington Palace including King's and Queen's State Apartments and stories of those who worked at the royal palaces over 300 years
- Afternoon tea experience with fine teas, finger sandwiches, and cakes in a refined setting
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 16
London to Home
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
