Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
Included Activities
- Cocktail reception on board
Landmarks Douro River - Day 2
Porto
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa with free time at Bolhão Markets
- Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, walk across bridge toward Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Dom Luís Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 3
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva walkways hike along wooden boardwalk in Arouca Geopark with longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world
- Quinta da Aveleda visit to sparkling wine producer estate with gardens
- Excursion to Guimarães - World Heritage city with 15th-century palace, tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Paiva Walkways Arouca Geopark Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Palace Douro Museum - Day 4
Régua
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca, and Ucanha - explore charming village with Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and walk fortified bridge of Ucanha (Portugal's first toll bridge)
- Quinta visit with olive tasting - learn about 11 generations of olive oil production and taste their products
- Excursion to Lamego - visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, walk mosaic-tiled staircase, taste local delicacies in a bodega, and free time
- Mateus Palace visit - see early 18th century Baroque architecture with original furniture, ornate ceilings, and manicured gardens
- Port wine blending class at Quinta de Pacheca - hands-on workshop with bottling, capping, and personalised labelling
Landmarks Varosa Valley Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Bridge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Régua to Vega de Terrón
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Growing Region - Day 6
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
Optional Activities
- Salamanca full day excursion - guided tour of the Golden City with two cathedrals, market tasting of local delicacies, and free time for lunch
- Freixo de Espada à Cinta half-day tour with silk museum visit - the only place in Portugal with handcrafted silk processing
Landmarks Salamanca Cathedral (12th century) Salamanca Cathedral (16th century) Freixo de Espada à Cinta 
- Day 7
Pocinho to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit - largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in the world with digital technology introduction and pre-historic workshop
- Village life in the Côa Valley - visit traditional village of Freixo Numão and Casa Painova estate for almond production demonstration and tasting of almonds, olives, and fruit products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova Estate - Day 8
Pinhão
Included Activities
- Transfer to Provesende village
- Visit to Morgadio da Calçada with bola tasting
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River - glide past terraced vineyards, patchworked farmland, and sprawling estates
- Quinta vineyard hike - guided hike through vineyards with views of Douro River and wine blend sampling
- Quinta tasting - local estate tasting of Port wine with guided walking tour of vineyard and landscape views
Landmarks Provesende Village Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
Included Activities
- Classical concert at São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Free time in Porto
- Illumination cruise through Porto passing city skyline and six bridges
- Farewell dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro - guided walking tour of canals and Art Nouveau architecture with moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise
- Excursion to Braga - guided tour through rolling countryside to historic city with Sé de Braga Cathedral, graceful plazas, and centuries-old residences
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - visit Cockburn's Port cellar with guided tour and tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Braga Sé de Braga Cathedral Cockburn's Port Cellar - Day 11
Porto to Paris
Included Activities
- Flight from Porto to Paris
- Day 12
Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire to explore historical secrets and Lionheart's castle ruins
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - explore picturesque Norman town with local guide and visit the castle overlooking the city
- Cider farm visit - see artisanal cider production in action and taste this distinctive effervescent drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon visit - explore 16th-century Renaissance-style château, one of the earliest in France, with lavish interior and French history
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 13
Rouen
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy - interactive evening experience
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - see Victor Hugo's 'city of a hundred spires' with guided tour of cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, Joan of Arc history, and free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - guide authentically dressed as Viking warlord Rollo the Walker with focus on Viking raiders and Medieval past, plus free time
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - walking tour from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square exploring Joan of Arc's dramatic story and martyrdom site
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter St. Ouen Church Old Market Square - Day 14
Rouen
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet on board with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - full day visit to WWI Battle of the Somme site with Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, and Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - full day with Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (5,500 Commonwealth graves), Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - explore city's iconic landmarks that inspired Monet through Medieval streets with historical insights, see Rouen Cathedral immortalised in his paintings, visit Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Somme Battlefields Newfoundland Memorial Park Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 15
Honfleur
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities
- Free time to explore Honfleur
- French cheesemaking presentation and tasting featuring Normandy cheeses
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day campaign daily life in Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 16
Honfleur
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Bayeux, War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Arromanches Landing Museum, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour - guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th centuries) and free time to explore
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches Landing Museum British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 17
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - active e-bike tour along River Seine banks on flat eight-kilometre each way route with museum visit before returning to ship
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - coach transfer to historic seaside town with guided tour of 19th-century architectural masterpiece famous for Bénédictine liquor (27 plants and spices) with tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - walking tour learning stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi occupation with local stories of heroism and daring missions
- Normandy Abbey Road - local guide exploring Middle Ages spiritual history with grand abbeys on River Seine banks
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 18
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon - Scenic Enrich experience
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - journey to Giverny to tour town and visit Monet's home with Japanese water garden and lily ponds, plus free time
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - e-bike tour approximately five kilometres each way to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore charming town before returning to ship
- On board painting class - create your own masterpiece inspired by Monet's works
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Giverny Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 19
Conflans to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - travel to village where Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, see landmarks from his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, enter Van Gogh's rented attic room from his final months (empty since 1890), plus free time to explore
- Château de Chantilly - guided tour of castle (magnificent tribute to France's cultural heritage) with fine art collections, garden exploration, and free time
- Versailles Palace and Garden - replaces Chantilly Castle when closed on Tuesdays
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - active tour of Conflans learning about 'barge capital of the world' at confluence of Oise and Seine rivers with water's importance to residents
- Château de Malmaison - tour Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais' former neoclassical residence with beautifully landscaped gardens and museum showcasing Napoleonic era furniture, artwork, and personal items
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 20
Paris
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Paris at leisure
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of Marais district exploring melting pot of cultures, fascinating history, opulent architecture, eclectic arts scene, and high-end fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - coach tour with local guide to famous sites: Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and 1163-built Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (reopened after 2019 fire)
- Opera Garnier - tour spectacular opera house in theatrical heart of Paris with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, and glittering chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach to château one hour from Paris, founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles with stunning symmetrical gardens and theatrical setting
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 21
Paris to Lyon
Included Activities
- Rail transfer from Paris to Lyon
- Day 22
Lyon to Chavanay
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - travel to quaint riverside town to uncover fascinating history once conquered by Julius Caesar, visit best-preserved Roman theatre built against steep slopes holding 10,000+ spectators
- St-Joseph - Côte-Rôtie wine tasting - savour exquisite wines amid charming Chavanay vineyards on private estate tour learning about meticulous craftsmanship and passion behind each bottle
- Cycling tour - easy e-bike tour on gentle flat terrain looping from Chavanay along Rhône River through picturesque villages with rolling hill views and stops for wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre in Vienne Côte-Rôtie Vineyards - Day 23
Chavanay to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Arles
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample region's celebrated wines with centuries of wine production history
- Chocolate workshop - Chocolaterie Castelain featuring live chocolate-making demonstration followed by tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with local Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine paired with regional wines and delicacies
- Bike tour along the Rhône - follow ViaRhôna paths along beautiful Rhône riverbanks through peaceful landscape filled with vineyards on both sides, reaching impressive Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian and cycle bridge with stunning panoramic views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Passerelle de l'Oiselay - Day 24
Arles to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour visiting Roman amphitheatre (Arènes d'Arles, 20,000-seat arena built 90 AD), heart of Arles, vibrant colors and striking light inspiring artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières - journey to stunning medieval village with Carrières des Lumières (7,000 square-metre former quarry with immersive visual and musical installation highlighting notable artists)
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local farm learning olive oil production techniques with traditional Provençal recipes shared by owner
- Discovery of lavender – from field to perfume - visit local organic farm (typically late June to mid-August when fields transform) specialising in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary, learning health benefits and essential oil extraction, creating own natural fragrant lavender mist
- Following Vincent – Van Gogh's Arles - walking tour tracing artist's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites inspiring his famous works during 15 months in charming Provençal town
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières - Day 25
Avignon
Included Activities
- Classical concert at the Palais des Papes - Scenic Enrich experience with exclusive gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace visit - guided walk through historic city walls and Palais des Papes (home to Papacy and seat of Western Christianity 14th century) with moderate fitness required
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to middle of first century, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to Nîmes
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - join Scenic chef to visit local market (closed Mondays) to shop for and sample best region ingredients, returning to ship for interactive cooking demonstration
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénancque Abbey - visit Gordes (considered one of France's most beautiful villages with stone buildings spiraling around rock with church and castle at apex) and picturesque Sénancue Abbey
- Free time to explore Avignon and Le Rocher des Doms for views
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Gordes Sénancue Abbey Le Rocher des Doms - Day 26
Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - explore with local guide visiting monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent (11th century, 18th century Gothic, Renaissance facade) with free time
- French Resistance walking tour - walking tour hearing stories of French Resistance bravely fighting Nazi occupation with local stories of heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers - guided walk revealing how Rhône Valley became pivotal stage in August 1944 Battle of Montélimar when Allied and German forces clashed in final push to liberate southern France (studied at West Point)
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins, immerse in largest decorated Paleolithic cave replica in world built near original deemed too fragile
- Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting - guided tasting tour through heart of Rhône Valley discovering warm rustic atmosphere and wines capturing charm and character of southern France
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - local guide exploration of beautiful provincial town seeing mighty castle dominating town, Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour, with leisurezeit
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Grignan de Provence Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 27
Tournon
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet on board with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town on foot learning fascinating history, visit castle built between 10th and 16th centuries dominating town, enjoy free time (opportunity to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with chocolatiers Valrhona)
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - get close to nature hiking through sloping vineyards overlookingRhône River, learning about local wine production and tasting regional wines
- Biking along the Rhône - cycle picturesque banks of Rhône River past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Glun 
- Day 28
Lyon
Included Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite - Scenic Enrich experience with acapella choir performance
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - discover historic significance traversing hidden traboules and secret passageways dating to fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière with fabulous vantage point views across Lyon
- Excursion to Péerouges - visit medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with beautifully preserved vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, centuries-old lime tree market square (recommended for high fitness guests due to uneven surfaces and up/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's rich five-century silk production heritage when Louis XI chose city as silk weaving industry base (19th century largest industry)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Péerouges Chapelle de la Trinite - Day 29
Mâcon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon in Crystal Dining with authentic flavors in exquisite regional dishes showcasing best of French gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration on board
- Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon in Crystal Dining
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - step back to medieval town famous for Benedictine Abbey (once the largest Christian building in the world) with town tour, history learning, and free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - coach to historic castle built 1606 with fascinating history, lovingly restored with gilded rooms, moat, water features, 10+ hectares of manicured gardens on guided tour
- Truffle tasting - meet local truffle farmer and his hound learning truffle farming tricks and techniques with tasting of truffle butter plus chocolate mousse with truffles
- Tour of Tournous - stroll through picturesque narrow streets with pastel-colored buildings on captivating journey through rich historical and cultural heritage including Hôtel-Dieu (beautifully restored 18th century hospital) and Saint-Philibert Abbey (12th century)
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Philibert Abbey - Day 30
Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - drive through rolling hills of world-famous Beaujolais wine region meeting local vintner discovering wine production and sampling region's best drops
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - learn story of gourmet destination village of Vonnas home to Michelin-star chef George Blanc with interactive cooking demonstration at one of his famed restaurants featuring classic French dishes
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse - discover cultural treasures of Bourg-en-Bresse with guided tour featuring stunning Monastère Royal de Brou (16th century masterpiece combining flamboyant Gothic architecture with refined Renaissance artistry, now museum showcasing centuries of Flemish and Netherlandish art)
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Vonnas Monastère Royal de Brou Bourg-en-Bresse - Day 31
Lyon
