Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
PortoOptional Activities
- Explore Porto after sunset
Landmarks Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto
PortoIncluded Activities
- Tile painting workshop on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa and Bolhão Markets with free time to explore
- Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, walk across bridge towards Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 3
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
Entre-os-Rios to RéguaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva walkways hike through Arouca Geopark including crossing the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world
- Quinta da Aveleda tour including exploration of sparkling wine producer estate and enchanting gardens
- Excursion to Guimarães to explore 15th-century palace with historic collection of tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Paiva Walkways Arouca Geopark Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Palace Douro Museum 
- Day 4
Régua
Régua- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Varosa Valley, Tarouca and Ucanha excursion including visit to restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and walk across fortified Ucanha bridge
- Quinta visit with olive oil production demonstration and tasting
- Excursion to Lamego including visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, walk down mosaic-tiled staircase, tasting of local delicacies in a bodega, and free time
- Mateus Palace excursion by coach to 18th-century Baroque architecture with original furniture, ornate ceilings, and manicured gardens
- Port wine blending class at Quinta de Pacheca with hands-on workshop, bottling, capping, and personalised labelling
Landmarks Varosa Valley Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Fortified Bridge Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Lamego Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Régua to Vega de Terrón
Régua to Vega de TerrónOptional Activities
- Visit to Vitality Pool
- Massage in wellness area
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region Douro River - Day 6
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
Vega de Terrón to PocinhoOptional Activities
- Full-day Salamanca excursion including guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), market visit to taste local delicacies, and free time for lunch and exploration
- Half-day Freixo de Espada à Cinta tour including silk museum visit with return to ship for lunch
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 7
Pocinho to Pinhão
Pocinho to PinhãoOptional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit including introduction to rock art through original artefacts and digital technology with pre-historic workshop
- Village life in the Côa Valley excursion including visit to traditional village of Freixo Numão and Casa Painova estate demonstration on sweet almond production with tasting of almonds, olives and fruit products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova Estate 
- Day 8
Pinhão
PinhãoIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Provesende
- Visit to Provesende church
- Visit to old bakery in Provesende
- Visit to historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada with tasting of bola
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River past terraced vineyards, patchworked farmland and sprawling estates
- Quinta vineyard hike with guided tour through vineyards, views across Douro River, winemaking education, and wine blend sampling
- Quinta tasting with guided walking tour to learn vineyard secrets and view magnificent landscapes with Port wine tasting
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
Pinhão to PortoIncluded Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro including guided walking tour and cruise in traditional moliceiros flat-bottomed boat
- Excursion to Braga including travel through Minho countryside and guided tour past Sé de Braga Cathedral, plazas, and historic residences
Landmarks Aveiro Braga Sé de Braga Cathedral Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port Cellar - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
Porto to Lyon
- Day 12
Lyon to Chavanay
Lyon to ChavanayOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne including visit to well-preserved Roman theatre built against steep hillside
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre of Vienne - Day 13
Chavanay to Arles - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Chavanay to Arles - Châteauneuf-du-PapeOptional Activities
- Wine tasting of Côte du Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines with history
- Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain with live chocolate-making demonstration, tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with local Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine, paired with regional wines and delicacies
- Bike tour along the Rhône on ViaRhôna route through vineyards with stop at Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian and cycle bridge with panoramic views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Passerelle de l'Oiselay 
- Day 14
Arles to Avignon
Arles to AvignonOptional Activities
- Provence rosé wine tasting learning about terroir and grape varieties
- Guided tour of Arles visiting Roman ruins and experiencing artistic heritage
- Visit to Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières, a 7,000 square metre immersive digital art space in former quarry, and exploration of medieval village
- Olive farm visit learning olive oil production techniques with owner's experience sharing and traditional Provençal recipes
- Van Gogh's Arles walking tour tracing artist's journey through cobbled streets and historic sites that inspired famous works
Landmarks Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières 
- Day 15
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner inside Palais des Papes banquet hall with classical music quartet performance)
Included Activities
- Classical concert and gala dinner at Palais des Papes
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace
- Excursion to Pont du Gard aqueduct with museum
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard on Gardon River beneath World Heritage-listed aqueduct
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire market visit with on board chef and interactive cooking demonstration
- Excursion to Luberon villages including Gordes and Sénanque Abbey
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Le Rocher des Doms Gordes Sénanque Abbey - Day 16
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers including Cathedral of St Vincent with free time
- French Resistance walking tour hearing tales of heroism during Nazi Occupation
- WWII in Viviers guided walk revealing history of Battle of Montélimar and why it's studied at West Point
- Côtes du Rhône villages wine tasting with diverse terroir and winemaking traditions
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, world's largest decorated Paleolithic cave replica
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle visit and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Grignan de Provence 
- Day 17
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Dinner (Dessert buffet on board Scenic Sapphire from local pâtissier with pastries, creams, and confections)
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet on board from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Côtes du Rhône wine tasting with local wine expert
- Hiking through Tournon vineyards with wine production education and varietals tasting
- Walking tour of Tournon visiting castle and crossing France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with Valrhona chocolatier exploration
- Cycling ViaRhona route along Rhône River between Tournon and Gun through villages, orchards, and historic bridges
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Chocolatier - Day 18
Tournon to Lyon
Tournon to LyonIncluded Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including Roman ruins, traboules, and Notre Dame Basilica
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village with walking tour through stone buildings, cobbled laneways and market square
- Silk painting workshop learning Lyon's silk production heritage and creating personal masterpiece
Landmarks Notre Dame Basilica Lyon Chapelle de la Trinite Pérouges - Day 19
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner on board prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon in Crystal Dining featuring authentic regional French dishes showcasing best of French gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration
- Dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey with town tour and free time
- Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer and dog including truffle butter and chocolate mousse tasting
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at his restaurant in Vonnas
- Hameau Duboëuf wine theme park including 30,000 square metres of exhibits, rides, historic cellars, aromatic gardens, panoramic flights, and exclusive guided wine tasting
Landmarks Cluny Cluny Abbey Hameau Duboëuf - Day 20
Mâcon
MâconOptional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive with local vintner meeting and wine sampling
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin (built 1606) with guided tour of gilded rooms, moat, water features, and 10+ hectares of manicured gardens
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse excursion with guided tour of 16th-century flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance architecture and museum of Flemish and Netherlandish art
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Château de Cormatin Monastère Royal de Brou Bourg-en-Bresse - Day 21
Lyon
Lyon
