Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto after sunset
Landmarks Porto Douro River - Day 2
Porto
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa visit and free time at Bolhão Markets
- Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, active walk to 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
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva walkways active hike along wooden boardwalk in Arouca Geopark, beside rivers and across the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world
- Tour of Quinta da Aveleda sparkling wine producer with enchanting gardens
- Excursion to Guimarães World Heritage-listed city including palace visit with collection of tapestries, furniture, and weapons
Landmarks Arouca Geopark Paiva Walkways Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Douro Museum - Day 4
Régua
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca and Ucanha including Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and fortified bridge of Ucanha
- Quinta visit with olive oil tasting from family business spanning 11 generations
- Excursion to Lamego visiting Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, staircase with mosaic tiles, and bodega tasting
- Mateus Palace visit, 18th-century Baroque civil architecture with original furniture, ornate ceilings, and manicured gardens
- Port wine blending class at Quinta de Pacheca including hands-on workshop, bottling, capping, and labelling with personalised label
Landmarks Varosa Valley Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Régua to Vega de Terrón
Optional Activities
- Vitality Pool relaxation
- Wellness area massage booking
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region Douro Valley - Day 6
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Salamanca full day excursion including guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), market visit with local delicacies tasting, and free time to explore and enjoy lunch
- Freixo de Espada à Cinta half-day tour including silk museum visit, returning to ship for lunch
Landmarks Vega de Terrón Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 7
Pocinho to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit including introduction to rock art through original artefacts and digital technology, and pre-historic workshop
- Village life in the Côa Valley tour including traditional village of Freixo Numão and Casa Painova estate demonstration of sweet almond production with tasting of almonds, olives, and fruit products
Landmarks Pocinho Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova 
- Day 8
Pinhão
Included Activities
- Transfer to Provesende village
- Village tour including church, old bakery, traditional handicraft, and tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calçada manor house
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River past terraced vineyards, patchworked farmland, and estates
- Quinta vineyard hike with guide including views across Douro River, winemaking process education, and wine sample blends
- Quinta tasting for Port wine with guided walking tour learning vineyard secrets and landscape views
Landmarks Pinhão Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with guided walking tour and moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise through canals
- Excursion to Braga with guided tour past Sé de Braga Cathedral, plazas, and historic residences
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia at Cockburn's Port cellar
Landmarks Aveiro Braga Sé de Braga Cathedral Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port Cellar - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
- Day 12
Lyon to Chavanay
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with visit to one of best-preserved Roman theatres built against steep slopes
- St-Joseph and Côte-Rôtie wine tasting tour with private estate visit among charming vineyards
- Easy e-bike cycling tour along flat terrain with leisurely loop from Chavanay along Rhône River and through nearby villages with stops for wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Chavanay Vienne Roman Theatre in Vienne Côte-Rôtie Wine Region Rhône River - Day 13
Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Arles
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape sampling region's celebrated wines
- Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain with live chocolate-making demonstration and tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine paired with regional wines and delicacies
- Bike tour along Rhône on ViaRhôna following gentle paths through peaceful landscape with vineyards and reaching Passerelle de l'Oiselay bridge with panoramic views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chocolaterie Castelain ViaRhôna Passerelle de l'Oiselay Rhône River - Day 14
Arles to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles visiting ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (90 AD, 20,000-seat arena)
- Visit Les Baux medieval village and Carrières des Lumières (7,000 square-metre immersive visual and musical installation highlighting notable artists)
- Ancestry of the Kitchen olive mill visit including olive oil production techniques and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of lavender from field to perfume at organic farm with essential oil extraction learning and natural lavender mist creation (typically June to mid-August)
- Following Vincent van Gogh's Arles walking tour tracing artist's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites that inspired his works
Landmarks Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières Rhône River - Day 15
Avignon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner at Palais des Papes accompanied by classical concert from trio of musicians)
Included Activities
- Classical concert and gala dinner at Palais des Papes (exclusive Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace (moderate fitness required)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct from middle of first century
- Shop with a Chef market tour with sampling of best ingredients and interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire (Note: Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Excursion to Luberon villages including Gordes and Sénanque Abbey
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Gordes Sénanque Abbey Le Rocher des Doms 
- Day 16
Viviers
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide including Cathedral of St. Vincent (first built 11th century, 18th century Gothic style with Renaissance facade) and free exploration time
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers learning stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- WWII in Viviers guided walk revealing Battle of Montélimar history when Allied and German forces clashed August 1944
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploration including mountains, medieval fortress ruins, and world's largest decorated Paleolithic cave replica
- Côtes du Rhône Villages wine tasting tour through Rhône Valley discovering wines that capture southern France charm and character
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide including mighty castle and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Grignan de Provence Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 17
Tournon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet with artistry of local pastry chef bringing classic French cakes to life, paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet by local pastry chef
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon including 10th-16th century castle visit and free time (optional crossing of France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with prestigious Valrhona chocolatiers)
- Hiking through vineyards in Tournon overlooking Rhône River with local wine production education and regional wine tasting
- Biking along Rhône River banks past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Glun Rhône River 
- Day 18
Lyon
Included Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinité (exclusive Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with traboules exploration and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvierre visit for city views
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village on hill overlooking Ain River with vine-covered stone buildings and cobbled laneways (high fitness required for uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning history and process of silk painting with five-century heritage in Lyon
Landmarks Lyon Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvierre Pérouges Chapelle de la Trinité Rhône River Saône River Ain River - Day 19
Mâcon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon featuring authentic flavours and exquisite regional dishes showcasing best of French gastronomy at Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration
- Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon at Crystal Dining
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey including medieval town tour and free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin (built 1606) with guided tour of gilded rooms, moat, water features, and 10+ hectares of manicured gardens
- Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer and hound including truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles tasting
- Tour of Tournus with guided tour through picturesque narrow streets of pastel-coloured buildings, Hôtel-Dieu (restored 18th-century hospital), and Saint-Philibert Abbey (12th century)
Landmarks Mâcon Cluny Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Tournus Hôtel-Dieu Tournus Saint-Philibert Abbey - Day 20
Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive through rolling hills meeting local vintner to discover wine production and sample region's best wines
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration in Vonnas village learning story of gourmet destination and visiting Michelin-star restaurant for interactive cooking demonstration of classic French dishes
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse guided tour featuring 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance masterpiece commissioned by Margaret of Austria, now museum showcasing centuries of Flemish and Netherlandish art
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Vonnas Bourg-en-Bresse Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 21
Lyon to Paris
Landmarks Paris - Day 22
Paris to Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with Medieval-themed walking tour and guide in traditional attire of Robin Hood era uncovering historical secrets
- Tour of Les Andelys with local guide and Château Gaillard visit
- Cider farm visit learning Normandy's artisanal cider production and tasting distinctive effervescent drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour (extraordinary 16th-century Renaissance-style château, one of earliest Renaissance-style châteaux in France)
Landmarks Les Andelys Château Gaillard Château Gaillon Seine River - Day 23
Les Andelys to Rouen
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy (expert interactive lecture with equipment viewing, weapon handling, and ration tasting)
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour guided tour visiting cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, half-timbered houses, Joan of Arc history, and free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking (authentically costumed as Viking warlord who was famously too tall to ride a horse) covering Medieval past and city history with free time
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc captivating walking tour from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square (site of her martyrdom)
Landmarks Rouen Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter St. Ouen Church Old Market Square Rouen Seine River 
- Day 24
Rouen
- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet with artistry of local pastry chef bringing classic French cakes to life, paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet by local pastry chef
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park visiting Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, and Newfoundland Memorial Park (site of largest areas on Western Front with visible shell holes and trenches)
- Full day excursion to Somme Battlefields including Thiepval visiting 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 exploring city landmarks that inspired famed Impressionist artist with guide sharing historical insights and Monet anecdotes, visiting Rouen Cathedral (immortalised in his 30+ painting series) and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Somme Battlefields Sir John Monash Centre Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Lochnagar Crater Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 25
Rouen to Honfleur
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur including Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
- Cheese tasting and presentation featuring Normandy celebrated classics (Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, Neufchâtel)
- Lecture on Operation Fortitude and Honfleur's citizens' daily life during D-Day campaign in WWII
Landmarks Honfleur Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 26
Honfleur
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) visiting Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église (landing site of 30 US Paratroopers), lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) visiting Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Arromanches Landing Museum with artificial harbour, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) visiting Abbey d'Ardenne (11th-century memorial to Canadian WWII prisoners), Juno Beach Centre (20,000 Canadian troops landing site), lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery (335 Canadian WWII burials), and Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th centuries, Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture masterpiece) and free exploration time
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 Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 27
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum active e-bike tour along Seine banks on flat eight-kilometre each way route, museum visit, and return to ship
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace coach transfer to historic seaside town with guided tour of 19th-century architectural masterpiece producing Bénédictine liquor (27 plants and spices), and tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance walking tour learning stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road walking tour exploring grand abbeys on Seine banks reflecting Medieval Normandy spiritual health and wealth importance
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace Seine River - Day 28
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
- Meals
- Dinner (Splendid classical concert featuring French composers at Château de La Roche-Guyon with complimentary drink)
Included Activities
- On-board painting class
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden tour including town visit and gardens exploring Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies and free time
- Self-guided cycling from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 kilometres each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore charming town
Landmarks Vernon Giverny Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon Seine River - Day 29
Conflans-Saint-Honorine to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise including landmarks immortalised in Van Gogh's works such as Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's room (attic rented during final months, empty since 1890), and free time to wander
- Château de Chantilly guided tour of magnificent castle with fine collections, garden exploration, and free time (Note: Château closed Tuesdays, replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine with museum visit learning about barge capital of world on confluence of Oise and Seine rivers
- Château de Malmaison historic estate tour, once residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais with neoclassical architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, and museum of Napoleonic era furniture, artwork, and personal items
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison Seine River Oise River - Day 30
Paris
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with local Parisian guided walking tour of melting pot district with cultural diversity, history, opulent architecture, eclectic arts, and high-end fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour on coach visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and 1163-built Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (recently reopened after 2019 fire)
- Opera Garnier guided tour of spectacular opera house with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, glistening chandeliers, and history of Emperor Napoleon III commission
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte coach tour (one hour from Paris) visiting credited founding French formal garden inspiring Versailles with stunning symmetrical layout and theatrical gardens
Landmarks Paris Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Champs-Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Montmartre Moulin Rouge Seine River - Day 31
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Paris
