Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris before 8:30 PM and board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon to start your cruise along the Seine.
Landmarks Paris - Day 2
Seine River to Les Andelys
The ship cruises gently along the Seine and reaches Les Andelys just after lunch. You can walk through this Norman village that's nearly 900 years old, with well-preserved historic houses below Château Gaillard's ruins. Pick from a medieval-themed hike to the castle, a town tour, a cider farm visit, or exploring a Renaissance-era château.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise 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
- Cider farm visit - see artisanal cider production and taste local cider
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - explore 16th-century château with lavish interior
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys Château Gaillon - Day 3
Rouen
You'll arrive in Rouen, Normandy's capital with over 2,000 years of history. Check out the restored Old Town and choose from a city tour through medieval alleys and the famous cathedral, a Viking-themed walking tour, or a photography discovery experience. Later, you'll attend an expert lecture about WWI and life on the Western Front.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert lecture: WWI - Day in the life of a Tommy (interactive experience including equipment demonstration and ration tasting)
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - see cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, learn about Joan of Arc
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - explore Viking history and Medieval past
- Photography discovery - learn digital portrait techniques with local photographer using Rouen as landscape
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter - Day 4
Rouen
You have a full day in Rouen to explore the region's military history or try local food. Choose from tasting tours with Normandy cheeses, cider and calvados, or full-day trips to the WWI Somme Battlefields with different memorial options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Normandy - visit local producers to taste soft cheeses, cider and calvados
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - visit WWI sites including Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Thiepval - visit Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Lochnagar Crater
Landmarks Somme Battlefields Sir John Monash Centre Thiepval Memorial to the Missing - Day 5
Honfleur
The ship cruises west to Honfleur, a colorful port city on the English Channel edge where Impressionism began. You'll get a guided walking tour of the charming Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine and Garden of Personalities, then explore on your own. That evening, there's a lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities
- Expert lecture: Operation Fortitude and daily life in Honfleur during the D-Day campaign
Landmarks Honfleur Church of Sainte-Catherine - Day 6
Honfleur
You'll have a full day in Honfleur to explore the region's important WWII role. Choose from excursions focused on US, UK, or Canadian D-Day history at various Normandy Beach sites and cemeteries, or visit Bayeux's medieval architecture instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - visit Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - visit Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - visit Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour - guided tour including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th century Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture)
Landmarks Omaha Beach Utah Beach Juno Beach Pegasus Bridge Bayeux Cathedral - Day 7
Caudebec-en-Caux
The ship cruises inland to Caudebec-en-Caux, a riverside town from the Middle Ages. You can pick active biking tours to Villequier with a Victor Hugo museum visit, coach transfers to Fécamp and the Bénédictine Palace, French Resistance walking tours, or an Abbey Road exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - e-bike tour along Seine banks (approximately 8 kilometres each way), visit museum dedicated to famous French poet and playwright
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - coach transfer to Fécamp historic seaside town, guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace, tasting of Bénédictine liquor
- Tales of the French Resistance - walking tour learning stories of French Resistance fighters during WWII Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road - guided exploration of grand abbeys on the banks of the River Seine
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
You'll visit Vernon and nearby Giverny, where Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived for over 40 years. Choose from guided tours of Monet's House and Gardens or self-guided cycling trips. If inspired, join a painting class on board. Later, you'll attend an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience at Château de La Roche-Guyon with a classical concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - visit Château de La Roche-Guyon (16th-century château built into chalk hillside), walk through manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, admire decorative walls, ceilings and tapestries, enjoy welcome drink and classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - tour Giverny town and Monet's home with Japanese-inspired water garden featuring lilies
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - bike tour (approximately 5 kilometres each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore town
- On board painting class - create masterpiece inspired by the gardens
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Conflans-Saint-Honorine
After waking in Conflans-Saint-Honorine, a Medieval town where the Seine and Oise rivers meet, you can explore quiet streets and the riverside pathway. Pick from excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted, Château de Chantilly or Versailles if Chantilly is closed, Musée de la Batellerie, or Château de Malmaison. In the afternoon, you'll cruise back towards Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - travel to village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, see landmarks immortalised in his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's room (attic he rented during final months)
- Château de Chantilly - guided tour of magnificent castle built by Henri d'Orléans with fine collections, gardens and free time (Please note: closed Tuesdays; replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - active tour in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine exploring water transport history
- Château de Malmaison - historic estate of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais with neoclassical architecture, gardens and museum featuring Napoleonic era furniture, artwork and personal items
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Château de Chantilly Palace of Versailles Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
You're back in Paris for a day of exploration. Choose from guided tours including the trendy Marais district, Paris highlights like the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, Opéra Garnier, or Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own or relax on board after visiting the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysée, or Montmartre.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of melting pot district with fascinating history, opulent architecture, arts scene and fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - coach tour to see Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opéra Garnier - tour of spectacular opera house with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases and glistening chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach trip (1 hour from Paris) to see founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles, with stunning symmetrical gardens and theatrical setting
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Champs-Élysée Montmartre Moulin Rouge Opéra Garnier Marais District Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 11
Paris to Lyon
You'll board your included flight from Paris to Lyon and then transfer to the Scenic Sapphire for a 10-night cruise along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
Included Activities
- Included flight from Paris to Lyon
- Day 12
Chalon-sur-Saône
You have a leisurely morning on board cruising towards Chalon-sur-Saône, an ideal base for exploring Burgundy's wine region with half-timbered houses and a Gothic cathedral. Choose from guided tours of Beaune and Les Hospices, Burgundy wine tastings, or WWII history tours along the old Demarcation Line.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices - tour beautiful town of Beaune, highlight is Gothic-style Les Hospices de Beaune (Medieval hospital, now museum) with free time to explore
- Burgundy wine tasting - visit local estate in heart of Burgundy wine domain, taste wines from Côte de Beaune surrounded by unique architecture
- WW2 in Chalon-sur-Saône - Life on the Franco-German demarcation line - walk along old Demarcation Line that divided town, learn about French Resistance efforts and challenges of living in conflict-torn city
Landmarks Beaune Les Hospices de Beaune - Day 13
Tournus
You'll wake early admiring tranquil river scenery as the ship cruises to Tournus, a riverside Roman-founded town with a splendid Romanesque abbey. Pick morning excursions to Château de Cormatin, truffle tasting with a farmer, or a cooking demonstration from Georges Blanc. In the afternoon, all guests see a cooperage demonstration showing ancient barrel-making.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration - showcasing ancient craft of barrel making and importance to wine and spirit production
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - explore historic 1606 castle carefully restored to original glory, admire gilded rooms, moat, water features and 10+ hectares of manicured gardens
- Truffle Tasting - meet local truffle farmer and hound, learn tricks and techniques of truffle farming, enjoy tasting
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - orientation tour of Vonnas village, cooking demonstration at three-star Michelin chef Georges Blanc's restaurant, visit village museum created by Blanc dedicated to his 150-year family history in region
Landmarks Château de Cormatin 
- Day 14
Tournon
You'll arrive early in the hillside village of Tournon, known for terraced vineyards, a 10th-century castle and cobblestoned streets. Choose from morning walking tours of town and castle, vineyard hikes learning about local wine production, or biking along the Rhône River. Your afternoon is free to explore, and later you'll enjoy an aperitif on the Tournon Castle terrace with views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle - enjoy sweeping views over Rhône River and surrounding terraced vineyards
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town on foot, learn fascinating history, visit castle built between 10th-16th centuries, free time afterwards (can cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with prestigious chocolatiers Valrhona)
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River above Tournon, learn about local wine production, taste 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 - Day 15
Avignon
The ship docks in Avignon after lunch. Known as the City of the Popes, this World Heritage city has medieval architecture and a buzzing arts scene. Choose from morning walking tours of the city and Pope's Palace, an excursion to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct, or kayaking at Pont du Gard. That evening, you'll attend an exclusive Scenic Enrich gala dinner with a classical concert in the Pope's Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - exclusive gala dinner with classical trio concert in the Pope's Palace's dining room (accessed after public doors close), immersive experience in beauty of classical pieces within palace walls
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace - guided walk through Avignon historic city walls and Pope's Palace (home to Papacy in 14th century). Requires moderate fitness due to cobblestones and palace steps.
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to first century AD, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to city of Nîmes
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard - paddle kayak on Gardon River beneath World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct for unique perspective on its grandeur
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 16
Avignon
You have a full day in Avignon to explore the gateway to Provence with its vineyards, lavender fields, rolling hills and historic villages. Choose from excursions to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey, shopping with a chef and cooking demonstrations, a lavender museum with Roussillon village tour, or wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit Gordes (one of France's most beautiful villages with stone buildings spiraling around rock), visit picturesque Sénanque Abbey (Exterior visit only on Sundays when closed to visitors)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - visit local market with Scenic chef to shop and taste best ingredients, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school learning regional recipes (Market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with visit to the village of Roussillon - visit local lavender producer learning cultivation, harvesting and utilisation, guided tour of beautiful village of Roussillon. Lavender fields typically bloom late June to mid-August.
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample wines from village with centuries of wine production history in Côte du Rhône vineyard region
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 17
Arles
You'll arrive in Arles, the southernmost point of your journey in Provence near the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 56BC by Julius Caesar, the city has rich Roman heritage and the largest number of Roman ruins outside Rome. Choose from guided tours of Arles with the ancient amphitheatre, Les Baux medieval village with an immersive light show, olive farm visits, or lavender-focused workshops. Your afternoon is free to explore or join an on-board painting class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - insightful walking tour visiting ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (20,000-seat arena still in use), experience vibrant colours and striking light inspiring many artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières - journey to medieval village, visit former quarry with immersive 7,000 square-metre visual and musical installation highlighting works of notable artists
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local olive farm learning olive oil production techniques, owner shares experience of region life and traditional Provençal recipes
- Lavender fields to cream, A Provence Herbal Workshop - visit organic farm specialising in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs. Typically operates late June to mid-August when lavender fields bloom. Discover health benefits, learn extraction process, create lavender-based cream to take home.
- On board painting class - learn about artistic heritage while painting masterpiece inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's time in Arles
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières - Day 18
Viviers
You'll arrive in Viviers, an open-air museum thanks to its rich medieval heritage. Founded in the 5th century, the narrow zig-zagging lanes feel unchanged for 1,600 years. Choose from morning walking tours, French Resistance tours, afternoon Ardèche Nature Park with a cave museum, Madeleine Cave, or Grignan de Provence excursions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - local guide explores town on foot, admire monuments including Cathedral of St. Vincent (first built 11th century, now 18th-century Gothic with Renaissance facade), free time to explore
- French Resistance walking tour - walking tour of Viviers hearing stories of French Resistance fighters against WWII Nazi Occupation, learn local heroism and daring missions
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins, immerse in Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in world; original too fragile for public access)
- Ardèche National Park and Madeleine Cave - drive through rugged Ardèche Nature Park from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves, admire intricate rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites and underground lakes. Requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes due to underground steps.
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - local guide explores beautiful provincial town, see mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour, free time at leisure
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Madeleine Cave Grignan de Provence - Day 19
Rhône River Cruise to Lyon
You have a relaxed day on board cruising back towards Lyon while admiring the beautiful Rhône River views. Bask on the Sun Deck, use the Salt Therapy Lounge, or take a French cookery lesson. Later, you'll see an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience with an acapella choir performance in the Trinity Chapel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel (17th-century Baroque building with Carrara marble interior), exclusive experience immersed in breath-taking performance in wonderful setting
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 20
Lyon
You'll greet the day in Lyon, France's culinary capital founded by Romans in 43BC. The city has more than 4,000 restaurants including 20 Michelin-starred establishments. Choose from guided tours exploring historic traboules and secret passageways dating to the 4th century plus the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, or visit the medieval village of Pérouges or silk painting workshops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - discover Lyon's historic significance traversing hidden traboules and secret passageways dating to 4th century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviêre offering fabulous vantage point for views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges - visit medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River, beautifully preserved with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways and market square with centuries-old lime tree. Requires high fitness level due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking.
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's silk production heritage dating back 500 years (major 19th-century industry). Learn history and process of silk painting.
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviêre Pérouges - Day 21
Lyon to Porto
You'll board your included flight from Lyon to Porto and then transfer to the Scenic Azure for your Douro River cruise in Portugal.
Included Activities
- Included flight from Lyon to Porto
- Day 22
Porto
You'll wake in Porto, a 2,000-year-old city that lent its name to Portugal. The city blends history with a youthful vibe, offering restaurants with local food and buildings with colorful tiles. Choose from guided Porto tours including Palácio da Bolsa or active tours with a cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge. This afternoon, you'll create a Portuguese tile masterpiece in a tile painting workshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop - learn about history of decorative blue tiles synonymous with Portugal, create masterpiece of your own
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - discover rich culture and history including visit to iconic Palácio da Bolsa
- Active tour of Porto including cable car - travel to Vila Nova de Gaia, take cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge crossing Douro River, walk towards Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station and bustling Rua das Flores street
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station - Day 23
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
You'll start in the small village of Entre-os-Rios with several options to choose from. If you're up for hiking, there's a trail along the Paiva River that takes you through the valley. Alternatively, you can tour Quinta da Aveleda, a well-known wine estate in the region, or head to Guimar\u00e3es to see the historic city. After lunch, you'll cruise to Régua and visit the Douro Museum to learn how Port wine gets made here. The museum does a good job explaining the production process and the region's wine-making history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways - active hike along the Paiva River
- Quinta da Aveleda - explore wine producer estate
- Excursion to Guimarães - visit World Heritage-listed city, 15th-century palace, historic tapestries, furniture, and weapons collection
Landmarks Entre-os-Rios Douro Valley Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Régua Douro Museum - Day 24
Régua
The morning gives you several directions to go. You might explore the Varosa Valley, which includes stops at the Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and the fortified Ucanha bridge. There's also a family-run olive oil quinta if you want to see how they work, or a walking and coach tour through Lamego if you prefer staying closer to town. In the afternoon, you can either visit the Baroque Mateus Palace or try a Port wine blending class at Quinta de Pacheca. Either option works well depending on what interests you more.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha - discover Varosa Valley, visit Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, walk fortified Ucanha bridge (St John closed Mondays - replaced with Vila Real visit)
- Quinta visit with olive tasting - learn about olive oil production at family-run estate handed down for 11 generations
- Excursion to Lamego - guided tour of town with Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios, zigzagged staircase with blue and white tiled mosaics, local produce tasting at Bodega, free exploration time
- Mateus Palace - coach transfer to Baroque civil architecture example
- Port Wine Blending Class - hands-on workshop at Quinta de Pacheca
Landmarks Varosa Valley São João de Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Vila Real Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 25
Douro Valley
You'll take things slowly with a relaxed cruise through the spectacular Vinhateiro wine region. Terraced vineyards line the Douro Valley with traditional red-roofed farmhouses and tiny villages. This region was the first demarcated wine region in the world (1756) and is World Heritage listed. You'll arrive in Vega de Terrón this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Vinhateiro wine region
Landmarks Vinhateiro - Day 26
Vega de Terrón
You'll wake up in Vega de Terrón, right on the Portugal-Spain border. The main choice here is between two different excursions. One option takes you on a guided tour of Salamanca for the full day, where you'll see two cathedrals and a local market with time to grab lunch on your own. The other choice is the village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, where you can visit a silk museum and taste regional products at a local estate before heading back to the ship for lunch. Both routes give you a real sense of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion - guided tour of two cathedrals (12th and 16th century), visit local market for regional delicacies, free time to explore and enjoy lunch at leisure
- Visit the village of Freixo de Espada à Cinta - guided tour including silk museum visit, local silk handcrafting tradition, estate visit for regional produce tasting
Landmarks Vega de Terrón Douro River Águeda River Salamanca Salamanca Cathedral (12th century) Salamanca Cathedral (16th century) Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 27
Pocinho to Pinhão
This morning you're in Pocinho, which was the historic ending point of the Douro Railway back in 1887. You have two distinct options to pick from. One takes you to the Côa Valley Museum to see the world's largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site and participate in a prehistoric workshop. The other visits traditional village life in Freixo Numão and the Casa Painova estate, where they make sugared almonds and you can learn about the process. Later in the day, you'll cruise to Pinhão and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum - coach transfer to largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in the world, pre-historic workshop, museum opened 2010 with contemporary design
- Village life in the Côa Valley - visit Freixo Numão traditional village, Casa Painova estate tour, demonstration of sugared almond production, tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Pocinho Douro Railway Côa Valley Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova Pinhão - Day 28
Pinhão
You'll wake in Pinhão on one of the Douro River's prettiest sections, surrounded by terraced vineyards producing exceptional Port wine. This morning, transfer to the charming Provesende village on the plateau with spectacular views. You can wander through the village, visit the church, discover the old bakery, see traditional handicrafts, and explore the historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada with bola tasting. Your afternoon offers kayaking on the Pinhão River, vineyard hikes, or quinta tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning transfer to Provesende village - wander village, visit church, discover old bakery, witness traditional handicraft, visit historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada with bola tasting
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River - explore beautiful region gliding past impressive landscapes via kayak on Pinhão River (Douro tributary)
- Quinta vineyard hike - guided hike through breathtaking vineyards of Quinta da Roêda in Douro Valley
- Quinta tasting - visit Quinta da Roêda estate tasting region's most famous export, guided walking tour learning vineyard secrets
Landmarks Provesende Quinta da Roêda - Day 29
Douro River to Porto
You'll have time at leisure sailing along the spectacular Douro River. The ship arrives back in Porto this afternoon. That evening, you'll experience an exclusive classical concert in São Francisco Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert in São Francisco Church. Walk from ship to iconic 13th-century Gothic church with alter decorated with intricately carved wood swathed in gold. Enjoy classical music performance in magnificent surroundings.
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 30
Porto
You'll wake in Porto ready for a day of unique experiences. Choose from a guided walking tour of Aveiro with a brightly colored moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise, a round of golf at Quinta do Fojo, or wine tasting at Cockburn's Port cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia. Your afternoon is free to explore Porto. The evening features an illumination cruise through the city passing six bridges spanning the Douro before your farewell dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner on board
- Illumination cruise through Porto - evening cruise through beautiful city including six bridges spanning Douro
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with cruise - guided walking tour of Aveiro (city famed for canals), cruise waterways in brightly coloured moliceiros flat-bottomed boats unique to city
- Round of golf - play 6 holes at Quinta do Fojo Golf club, one of Porto's most popular courses
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - visit one of Porto's most famous cellars Cockburn's Port, guided visit and tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Cockburn's Port Cellar Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 31
Porto
Your cruise concludes this morning in Porto. You'll disembark and take with you lifelong memories of this remarkable journey across Portugal.
