Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower 
- Day 2
Les Andelys
Included Activities
- Relaxed morning cruise on board along the Seine to Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - guided exploration with local guide
- Cider farm visit - see production process and taste Normandy cider
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - guided tour of 16th-century château
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 3
Rouen
Included Activities
- Expert lecture: WWI - A day in the life of a Tommy - interactive experience with period equipment, weapons and rations tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - guided tour of cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, medieval alleys, Joan of Arc site
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - authentically dressed guide sharing Viking history and Medieval past
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - walking tour through St. Ouen Church and Old Market Square
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Church St. Ouen Church Old Market Square 
- Day 4
Rouen
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet on board - local pastry chef creations paired with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - full day visit to WWI site with Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - full day visit including Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - guided tour of landmarks that inspired painter, including Rouen Cathedral and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre) Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 5
Honfleur
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities
- French cheesemaking presentation and cheese tasting - Normandy classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, Neufchâtel
- Expert lecture - Operation Fortitude and daily life during D-Day campaign in World War II
Landmarks Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach - US history focused tour visiting Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial - UK history focused tour of Bayeux, War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery with lunch
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre - Canadian history focused tour visiting Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum with lunch
- Bayeux tour - guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral and free time to explore medieval town
Landmarks Utah Beach Omaha Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches 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 7
Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - e-bike tour along River Seine banks on flat eight-kilometre route, visit Victor Hugo museum
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace - coach transfer to historic seaside town, guided tour of 19th century palace, Bénédictine liquor tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - walking tour and stories of French Resistance fighters during Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road - guided exploration of grand abbeys along River Seine banks
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Victor Hugo Museum Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
Included Activities
- On board painting class
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon - drink on arrival, concert featuring French composers music, walking tour of château gardens
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - tour of Giverny and Monet's home, Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies, free exploration time
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - approximately five kilometres each way, option to visit Monet's House or explore town independently
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 9
Conflans - Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - travel to village of Van Gogh's final works, see landmarks from his paintings, entry to Van Gogh's room (his attic rental), free exploration time
- Château de Chantilly - guided tour of castle, fine collections, gardens, free exploration time (closed Tuesdays - replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie - visit Inland Water Transport Museum in Conflans, learn about barge history
- Château de Malmaison - visit Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais residence, neoclassical architecture, museum with furniture and artwork
Landmarks Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of diverse district with culture, history, fashion and architecture
- Highlights of Paris city tour - coach tour of famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier - tour of spectacular opera house with ornate rooms, grand staircases, chandeliers, commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach trip one hour from Paris to château, formal gardens that inspired Versailles, free exploration time
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Champs Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Marais District Moulin Rouge Montmartre - Day 11
Paris to Lyon
- Day 12
Chavaney
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - travel to quaint riverside town, visit best-preserved Roman theatre built against hillside
- St-Joseph - Côte-Rôtie wine tasting - private tour of local estate, appreciation of exceptional terroirs and craftsmanship
- Cycling tour - easy e-bike tour on flat terrain, leisurely loop from Chavanay along Rhône River through villages, wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre - Day 13
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles
Optional Activities
- Wines of the Popes - Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC - sample celebrated wines from region
- Chocolate workshop - live chocolate-making demonstration at Chocolaterie Castelain, artisanal chocolate tasting with local wine pairings
- Bike tour along the Rhône - gentle cycling along ViaRhôna, Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian bridge with panoramic views
Landmarks Passerelle de l'Oiselay 
- Day 14
Arles - Avignon
Optional Activities
- Provence in Pink - Rosé wine tasting - discover vineyards producing Provence's signature rosé, learn terroir and grape varieties
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour of Roman ruins, vibrant colours and light that inspired artists, local guide insights
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières - view immersive digital art space in former quarry, explore medieval village
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local olive farm, learn olive oil production techniques, traditional Provençal recipes
- Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles - walking tour through cobbled streets and historic sites that inspired van Gogh's works
Landmarks Carrières des Lumières Les Baux 
- Day 15
Avignon
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at the Palais des Papes - exclusive gala dinner inside historic banquet hall, chamber quartet performance
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour - learn history of Avignon, wander ancient cobblestone streets to Pope's Palace, moderate fitness required
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - visit ancient Roman aqueduct from 2,000 years ago, museum visit
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard - paddle kayak on Gardon River beneath World Heritage aqueduct, view intricate stonework
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - visit local market with onboard chef, sample ingredients, return for interactive cooking demonstration (closed Mondays, guest limits apply)
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit Gordes, one of France's most beautiful villages, visit picturesque abbey
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Gordes Sénanque Abbey Le Rocher des Doms - Day 16
Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - architectural treasures including Cathedral of St Vincent with medieval, Gothic and Renaissance styles, free exploration
- French Resistance walking tour - heroic tales of French Resistance fighters during Nazi Occupation
- WWII in Viviers - guided walk revealing Rhône Valley's role in Battle of Montélimar, August 1944, West Point historical significance
- Côtes du Rhône villages tasting - guided tasting excursion, diverse terroir and winemaking traditions
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - natural beauty and historic sites, 7,000 square metre immersive replica Palaeolithic cave
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - tour of castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour, leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Ardèche Nature Park Grignan de Provence Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 17
Tournon
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet on board - from local pâtissier, delicate pastries, silky creams, vibrant confections
Optional Activities
- Côtes du Rhône tasting - guided tasting of famed wines with local wine expert
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - trek through sloping vineyards, learn local wine production, taste regional varietals
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore ancient town, visit 10th-16th century castle, cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
- Biking along the Rhône - cycle ViaRhona route section between Tournon and Gun, charming villages, orchards, historic bridges
Landmarks Tournon Castle Suspension Bridge Tain l'Hermitage - Day 18
Lyon
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite - acapella choir performance in Baroque chapel with Carrera marble interior
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - coach tour past Roman ruins and hidden traboules (secret passageways from 4th century), Notre Dame Basilica with city views
- Excursion to Pérouges - travel to medieval walled village on hilltop, walking tour through vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, centuries-old lime tree (high fitness required due to steep terrain)
- Silk painting workshop - immersive workshop learning Lyon's 15th-century silk tradition, create masterpiece
Landmarks Notre Dame Basilica Chapelle de la Trinite Pérouges - Day 19
Mâcon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon - authentic regional French gastronomy in Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration - skilled artisan shows ancient craft and its role in wine and spirit making
- Exclusive dinner on board - Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon, intimate dining in Crystal Dining, authentic regional French gastronomy
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - travel to medieval town, tour Benedictine Abbey once largest Christian building in world, free time
- Truffle tasting - meet local truffle farmer and dog, learn truffle farming techniques, taste truffle butter and chocolate mousse
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - learn Michelin-star chef's story, visit Vonnas gourmet destination, interactive cooking demonstration
- Hameau Duboëuf - first wine theme park in Europe, 30,000 square meters of exhibits and rides, 2,000 years wine history, aromatic gardens, panoramic flight over Beaujolais and Mâconnais, guided wine tasting
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Hameau Duboëuf - Day 20
Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - drive through rolling hills, meet local vintner, learn wine production, taste region's wines
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - transfer to castle built 1606, guided tour of gilded rooms, moat, water features, 10+ hectares manicured gardens
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse - guided tour of 16th-century monastery commissioned by Margaret of Austria, museum with Flemish and Netherlandish art
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Monastère Royal de Brou Bourg-en-Bresse - Day 21
Lyon to Bordeaux
- Day 22
Libourne
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Saint-Émilion - World Heritage village, medieval buildings, Monolithic Church carved into limestone
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 23
Pauillac
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne - guided tour of rich history linked to wool, wine, salt and wood trade, 16th-century townhouse, 71-meter Gothic stone spire
- Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion - countryside journey to famous vineyard, explore property, taste merlot and cabernet franc red blends
- Secrets of the Dordogne - Château de Vayres legends - guided tour of medieval, Renaissance and 17th-century architecture, tapestries, period furnishings
- Cycling from Libourne - cycle rolling hills, vineyard-covered slopes, medieval châteaux in Fronsac, refreshment stop with views
- Paint and pour - watercolor painting class on Sun Deck with local artist, local wine tasting, panoramic views
Landmarks Château de Vayres - Day 24
Fort Médoc
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac - glass of Champagne on arrival, live classical music performance
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach - coach tour through 16,000 hectares of vineyards across eight appellations, Route des Châteaux, local winery visit and tasting
- Médoc wine tasting by bicycle - e-bike tour past grand aristocratic châteaux in world's leading red wine region, prestigious estate wine tasting
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 25
Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Massage treatment
- French cuisine demonstration - Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Day 26
Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - drive through picturesque Sauternes region, learn botrytised grape harvesting and fermentation techniques, local wine estate tour and tasting
- Sauternes by bike - cycle rolling vineyards to local wine estate, guided tour and tasting, approximately two hours on mostly flat trail
- Roquetaillade Castle - tour medieval fortress dating from 8th century with Charlemagne history, 700+ years same family occupation
- Biking in the Loupiac wine region - cycle lush Gironde landscapes with local guide, view Château Benauge, gently rolling backroads to Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided tour with access to private apartments, rare artworks by the artist
Landmarks Roquetaillade Castle Château Toulouse-Lautrec Château Benauge Sainte-Croix-du-Mont - Day 27
Bordeaux
Included Activities
- Oyster tasting - fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux - coach and walking tour of highlights, Gothic cathedral, Place de la Bourse, Cailhau Gate, free exploration
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux - guided cycling through historic sites, Royal Gate, Palais Rohan, public gardens, taste canelé custard cake
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire - visit local food market with onboard chef, taste ingredients, return for cooking demonstration (not available Mondays)
- Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII - immersive walking tour of dramatic WWII history, resistance, sacrifice and survival stories
Landmarks Gothic Cathedral Place de la Bourse Cailhau Gate Royal Gate Palais Rohan Bassins des Lumières - Day 28
Bourg
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin museum - local tram to museum, interactive wine discovery journey, nearly 20 themed exhibits, global wine perspectives
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar - ride in sidecar or motorcycle back, Chatrons historic district, Rue Notre Dame, riverside quays, Saint-Pierre vibrant district
- Visit Arcachon - walking tour with local guide of charming bayside town, Baltard Market with free time for local delicacies and seafood
- Eleanor of Aquitaine - Story of the Queen who ruled France and England - immersive journey through Bordeaux historic heart, most powerful woman of Middle Ages
Landmarks Cité du Vin Arcachon Baltard Market - Day 29
Bourg
- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch at local restaurant during full day Cognac excursion)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Cognac - included lunch at local restaurant, Rémy Martin estate tour with brandy tasting
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum - guided walk through charming streets and main square, historic Citadel tour, Horse Carriage Museum
- Historic Saintes - guided walking tour of 2,000-year-old charming town, Arch of Germanicus (Roman past), World Heritage-listed Saint-Eutrope Basilica
Landmarks Bourg Citadel Horse Carriage Museum Saintes Arch of Germanicus Saint-Eutrope Basilica Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 30
Blaye
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - local guide through charming World Heritage town, iconic 17th-century Vauban Citadel, historical significance and architecture
- Active walking tour of Blaye - active tour of Citadel with local guide, understand defense system by architect Sébastien Vauban
- Cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour along Captain's Road (named for WWI Captains), charming riverside villages, ancient villa ruins, manor houses, limestone quarries
- Visit Château de La Roche Courbon - tour Renaissance château originally a fortress, family owned and inhabited, superb gardens
Landmarks Vauban Citadel Château de La Roche Courbon - Day 31
Bordeaux
