Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
Included Activities
- Performance of traditional Fado music
Landmarks Douro River 
- Day 2
Porto to Pinhão
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Douro River through the Douro Valley
- Azulejos painting workshop onboard
Landmarks Douro Valley Pinhão Railway Station 
- Day 3
Pinhão to Barca d'Alva
Included Activities
- Visit to Provesende village
- Visit to church in Provesende
- Exploration of old bakery
- Observation of traditional handicraft
- Visit to Morgadio da Calçada historic manor house
- Tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calçada
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calçada - Day 4
Barca d'Alva to Pocinho
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salamanca - visit two cathedrals, market sampling of local delicacies, free time to explore and lunch at leisure
- Half-day tour to Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum visit
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 5
Pocinho to Régua
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise towards Régua
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit with prehistoric workshop
- Village life in the Côa Valley - visit Freixo Numão traditional village and Casa Painova estate for sweet almond production demonstration and tasting of almonds, olives and fruit products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova - Day 6
Régua to Porto
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise to Porto
- Classical concert at São Francisco Church
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Lamego - visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, walk staircase with mosaic tiles, taste local delicacies in a bodega, free time
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River - e-bike style kayak tour past terraced vineyards, patchworked farmland and estates
- Mateus Palace visit - coach transfer to early 18th century Baroque palace, view original furniture, ornate ceilings and manicured gardens
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Pinhão River Mateus Palace São Francisco Church - Day 7
Porto
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including visit to Palácio da Bolsa, free time to explore, optional visit to 110-year-old Bolhão Markets
- Excursion to Guimarães - visit World Heritage-listed city, explore 15th-century Ducal Palace, free time to explore
- Quinta da Aveleda visit - explore fairytale sparkling wine producer estate with enchanting gardens
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Guimarães Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 8
Porto to Lyon
- Day 9
Lyon to Chavanay
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Rhône River to Chavanay
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with visit to Roman theatre
- St-Joseph - Côte-Rôtie wine tasting - private tour of local estate with wine appreciation
- Easy e-bike cycling tour from Chavanay along Rhône River through nearby villages with wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Chavanay Vienne Roman Theatre in Vienne Côte-Rôtie Vineyards Rhône River - Day 10
Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Arles
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise to Arles
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample region's most celebrated wines
- Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain - live chocolate-making demonstration with tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine paired with regional wines and delicacies
- Bike tour along the Rhône - cycle ViaRhôna paths along Rhône riverbanks through vineyards to Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian bridge with panoramic views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chocolaterie Castelain Passerelle de l'Oiselay Rhône River 
- Day 11
Arles to Avignon
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles - visit ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles built 90 AD, experience vibrant colours and light that inspired artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières - journey to medieval village, visit former quarry with 7,000 square-metre immersive visual and musical art installation featuring notable artists
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local farm to learn olive oil production techniques, share experience of regional life and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of lavender – from field to perfume - visit organic farm specializing in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs (typically late June to mid-August), learn health benefits, essential oil extraction process, create own natural fragrant lavender mist
- Following Vincent – Van Gogh's Arles - walking tour tracing artist's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites that inspired famous works during 15 months in Provençal town
Landmarks Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières - Day 12
Avignon
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais des Papes with exclusive gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including visit to Popes Palace - guided walk through historic city walls and 14th century papal palace, seat of Western Christianity
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct from middle of first century designed to carry water to city of Nîmes
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - visit local market with Scenic chef for shopping and ingredient sampling, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration featuring classic French dishes
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit Gordes (one of France's most beautiful villages), visit picturesque Sénanque Abbey
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Gordes Sénanque Abbey Le Rocher des Doms 
- Day 13
Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - local guide exploring medieval monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent, free time
- French Resistance walking tour - hear stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi Occupation during WWII, learn local heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers - guided walk revealing history of Rhône Valley as pivotal stage in 1944 Battle of Montélimar when Allied and German forces clashed during liberation of southern France
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins of sprawling park, visit world's largest decorated Paleolithic cave replica
- Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting - guided tasting tour through Rhône Valley wineries exploring wines capturing charm and character of southern France
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - exploration of beautiful provincial town with local guide, view mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour, free time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Grignan Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 14
Tournon
- Meals
- Dessert Buffet (Exquisite dessert buffet prepared by local pastry chef featuring classic French cakes, paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet onboard with local pastry chef's creations
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town history and castle built 10th-16th centuries, free time, optional cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage and Valrhona chocolatiers
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River, learn local wine production, taste regional wines
- Biking along the Rhône - cycle picturesque Rhône banks past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Rhône River Glun - Day 15
Lyon
Included Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - discover historic traboules and secret passageways from fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviière with panoramic views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges - visit medieval walled village on hilltop overlooking Ain River with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways and centuries-old market square lime tree
- Silk painting workshop - learn history and process of silk painting from Lyon's five-century silk heritage and 19th-century silk weaving industry
Landmarks Lyon Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviière Pérouges Ain River Chapelle de la Trinite - Day 16
Mâcon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon in Crystal Dining featuring authentic regional French gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration
- Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - tour medieval town famous for Benedictine Abbey once the world's largest Christian building, learn history, enjoy free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - coach transfer to historic château built 1606, guided tour of gilded rooms, moat, water features and 10+ hectares of manicured gardens
- Truffle tasting - meet local truffle farmer and hound to learn tricks and techniques of truffle farming, taste truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles
- Tour of Tournous - stroll picturesque narrow streets with pastel-coloured buildings, visit remarkable Hotel-Dieu (18th-century hospital) and stunning Saint-Philibert Abbey (12th century)
Landmarks Mâcon Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Tournous Hotel-Dieu Saint-Philibert Abbey - Day 17
Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - drive through rolling hills of world-famous wine region, meet local vintner, discover wine production, sample region's best wines
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - learn story of gourmet village Vonnas home to Michelin-star chef George Blanc, visit his famed restaurant for interactive cooking demonstration featuring classic French dishes
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse - guided tour of cultural treasures in Bourg-en-Bresse featuring 16th-century Monastère Royal de Brou (flamboyant Gothic with Renaissance artistry), museum showcasing Flemish and Netherlandish art
Landmarks Beaujolais Vonnas Bourg-en-Bresse Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 18
Lyon
