Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion to explore Amsterdam's nightlife
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Delft pottery factory visit - guided tour of Delft followed by a visit to a 17th century pottery factory where master painters decorate in the traditional manner
- Walking tour of Dordrecht - local guide tour of winding canals, picturesque streets and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Kinderdijk - explore the traditional village with 19 World Heritage-listed windmills and their role in agricultural life
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk - Day 3
Veere
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere - walking tour of quaint streets including Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall with tower, and Grote Kerk (Gothic church that previously served as a hospital)
- Oyster farm visit - taste fresh oysters from the North Sea waters
- Excursion to the Delta Works - explore the series of dams designed to protect the Delta plain from flooding
Landmarks Veere Veerse Meer Lake Grote Kerk Delta Works - Day 4
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle - classical concert featuring eight musicians, two singing soloists and a host in an enchanting castle setting (Scenic Enrich - exclusive to Scenic)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour - local guide showing the Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (medieval fortress) and main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer & chocolate pairing - unique tasting journey exploring how Belgium's renowned chocolate and beer work together
- Excursion to Fort Breendonk - guided visit to former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial, including original barracks, courtyards and cells
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Cleydael Castle Fort Breendonk - Day 5
Nijmegen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arnhem Airborne Museum - follow in the footsteps of British servicemen who parachuted into the city in September 1944, experiencing the account of the Battle of Arnhem
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses showing how the Dutch lived and celebrated through the ages
- Palais Het Loo - museum housed in the former Dutch royal family's summer home (dating back to 1685), showcasing royal lineage history, elaborate decor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Nijmegen Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Düsseldorf
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour - guided exploration of Düsseldorf's gentrified harbour, charming old town and Castle Tower dating to the 13th century
- Cycling tour - active excursion exploring the Rhine banks on two wheels to Kaiserswerth, one of the most historic regions
- Düsseldorf's Altbier - learn about the city's beer production tradition, visit well-known microbreweries and sample traditional Altbier ale
Landmarks Düsseldorf Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Moselle Valley Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
- Massage treatment
Landmarks Moselle Valley 
- Day 8
Cochem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cochem - explore Reichsburg Castle with its well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, then wander the old town's historic buildings and charming streetscapes
- Cycling tour of Cochem - e-bike ride along the gentle path beside the Moselle River with local guide showing castle views and half-timbered houses
Landmarks Cochem Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 9
Bernkastel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier - exclusive classical music concert in a UNESCO world heritage listed church with exemplary acoustics (Scenic Enrich - exclusive to Scenic)
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike to Landshut ruins - active hike to castle ruins overlooking Bernkastel and the Moselle River with guide revealing its 13th-century history
- Walking tour of Bernkastel - guided tour of local architecture and culture including perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), plus free time
- Wine tasting along the Moselle - learn about local Riesling varietals and sample prestigious local wines from the fertile Moselle banks
Landmarks Bernkastel Bernkasteler Doctor Landshut Castle Liebfrauenkirche Trier - Day 10
Koblenz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz - guided journey through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre)
- Marksburg Castle visit - visit castle perched above the Rhine River dating back to 1117, the only castle on the Middle Rhine not destroyed (for active guests only - requires good fitness and mobility)
- Medieval Limburg - coach to the charming medieval town of Limburg an der Lahn to walk historic cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses, visit the Cathedral, and see Alte Lahnbrucke (Old Bridge)
Landmarks Koblenz Rhine River Moselle River Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Alte Lahnbrucke 
- Day 11
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - arrive by mini train to see quirky mechanical musical instruments with local guide, then explore surrounding streets or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car - take cable car to Niederwald Monument then join local guide for hike through rolling Riesling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Mannheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour of the town and visit to Heidelberg Castle (important Renaissance structure north of the Alps), breathtaking balcony views, and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel). Note: includes some stairs and uneven ground
- Tour of Heidelberg with free time - coach transfer to Heidelberg, brief walking tour, then free exploration
- Excursion to Bad Dürkheim - drive through vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim and visit the Fitz-Ritter winery (ninth-generation family-owned), including tour and tasting. Note: good fitness required
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Dürkheim Fitz-Ritter winery - Day 13
Strasbourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Alsace wine route with tasting - explore the culturally diverse wine-growing area, visit one of the region's most famous wine villages for tasting at a local wine cellar, then explore neighbouring town of Obernai
- Cycling through Strasbourg - e-bike ride along the region's impressive cycling trails (more than 500km available), exploring charming suburbs past historic buildings, parklands and canals
- Walking tour of Strasbourg - guided tour of the city's most important sites including cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile, learning how France and Germany shaped this unique border city
Landmarks Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai 
- Day 14
Breisach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar - walking tour of the cultural centre of Alsace showing the confluence of French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture, with tasting of the famed Kugelhopf cake at a local bistro
- Guided tour of Freiburg with tasting - walking tour through the lively medieval town on the edge of the Black Forest, sampling the local delicacy Black Forest Cake
- Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting - sample wines from volcanic soil producing excellent grapes, taste the difference created by volcanic eruptions from 16 million years ago
Landmarks Breisach Colmar Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl Rhine River - Day 15
Zurich to Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 16
Lyon to Chavanay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - travel to nearby Vienne to discover its history as a town once conquered by Julius Caesar, visiting one of the best-preserved Roman theatres built against steep slopes and holding more than 10,000 spectators
- St-Joseph - Côte-Rôtie wine tasting - savour exquisite wines of the Côte-Rôtie region amid charming vineyards, private tour of local estate with deeper appreciation for craftsmanship and passion behind each bottle
- Cycling tour - easy e-bike tour along gentle, flat terrain in a leisurely loop from Chavanay along the Rhône River and through picturesque villages with beautiful rolling hill views, stops for wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Chavanay Rhône River Vienne Côte-Rôtie - Day 17
Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample some of the region's most celebrated wines with fascinating history of centuries of wine production
- Chocolate workshop - tour of Chocolaterie Castelain featuring live chocolate-making demonstration followed by tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with local Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine, paired with regional wines and delicacies
- Bike tour along the Rhône - follow gentle paths of the ViaRhôna along beautiful Rhône riverbanks, cycling through peaceful landscape filled with vineyards, reaching the impressive Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian and cycle bridge with stunning panoramic views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône River Passerelle de l'Oiselay Chocolaterie Castelain - Day 18
Arles to Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour visiting the heart of Arles to see ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (20,000-seat arena built in 90 AD still in use today), experiencing vibrant colours and striking light that inspired many artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières - journey to stunning medieval village of Les Baux, visit former quarry now hosting Carrières des Lumières (7,000 square-metre immersive visual and musical installation highlighting works of notable artists)
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - visit local farm to learn techniques of olive oil production, hear owner's experience of life in the region and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of lavender - from field to perfume - visit local organic farm specialising in production of essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs (typically available late June to mid-August when fields transform into purple sea), discover health benefits, learn extraction process, create your own natural fragrant lavender mist with organic essential oil
- Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles - walking tour tracing artist's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites that inspired his famous works during 15 months in Provençal town, experiencing colours and atmosphere that shaped his genius
Landmarks Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières Rhône River 
- Day 19
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at the Palais des Papes - exclusive gala dinner accompanied by classical concert from trio of musicians in the room the Pope used to dine, immersed in beauty of classical pieces gaining new dimension within palace walls (Scenic Enrich - exclusive to Scenic)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including visit to Popes Palace - guided walk through historic city walls and Pope's Palace (home to Papacy and seat of Western Christianity in 14th century). Note: includes cobblestoned streets and numerous palace steps requiring moderate fitness
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to middle of first century, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to city of Nîmes
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - join Scenic chef to visit local market for shopping and sampling best regional ingredients, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration. Note: Avignon Market closed on Mondays
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - visit village of Gordes (considered one of the most beautiful in France with stone buildings spiralling around rock with church and castle at apex), visit picturesque Sénanque Abbey
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Rhône River Pont du Gard Nîmes Le Rocher des Doms Gordes Sénanque Abbey - Day 20
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - explore Viviers on foot with local guide, admire monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent (first built 11th century, now 18th-century Gothic with Renaissance facade), plus free time
- French Resistance walking tour - walking tour hearing stories of French Resistance who fought against Nazi Occupation during WWII, learning local heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers - guided walk revealing Rhône Valley's role as pivotal stage in Battle of Montélimar when Allied and German forces clashed August 1944 during final push to liberate southern France, understanding why battle is studied at West Point
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins of sprawling park, be immersed in Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in world, built replica only few kilometres from fragile original)
- Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting - discover rich flavours of Côtes du Rhône villages wines on guided tasting through heart of Rhône Valley, enjoy warm rustic atmosphere exploring wines capturing charm of southern France
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - exploration of beautiful provincial town with local guide, see mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour, plus free time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Grignan Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour - Day 21
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert (Exquisite dessert buffet prepared by local pastry chef with classic French cakes)
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet on board - artistry of local pastry chef brings classic French cakes to life with variety of beautifully displayed desserts, each a masterpiece paired perfectly with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - explore town on foot learning fascinating history and visit castle built between 10th-16th centuries, enjoy free time afterwards. May cross France's oldest suspension bridge to neighbouring Tain l'Hermitage (home to prestigious Valrhona chocolatiers)
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - get close to nature hiking through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River above Tournon, learn about local wine production and taste delicious 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 Tournon Castle Rhône River Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Glun - Day 22
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite - immerse in breath-taking acapella choir performance in 17th-century Baroque building covered in Carrara marble (Scenic Enrich - exclusive to Scenic)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - discover historic significance traversing hidden traboules and secret passageways dating back to fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière 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 centred around centuries-old lime tree. Note: Due to uneven surfaces and much uphill walking, recommended only for guests with high degree of fitness
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's rich heritage of silk production dating back almost five centuries to Louis XI's choice of the city as potential silk weaving base, workshop teaching history and process of silk painting
Landmarks Lyon Rhône River Saône River Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Chapelle de la Trinite Pérouges Ain River 
- Day 23
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon - intimate dining with authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration - skilled artisan shows the secret of this ancient art and its crucial role in wine and spirit making
- Michelin-starred dinner by Chef Didier Goiffon - exclusive intimate dining in Crystal Dining with authentic flavours in exquisite regional dishes showcasing best of French gastronomy
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - step back in time to medieval town of Cluny famous for its Benedictine Abbey (once the largest Christian building in the world), tour impressive town, learn its history and soak up charm during free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - coach transfer to historic castle built in 1606, lovingly restored to original glory, admire gilded rooms, moat, water features and more than 10 hectares of manicured gardens on guided tour
- Truffle tasting - meet local truffle farmer and his hound to learn tricks and techniques of truffle farming, afterwards enjoy tasting of truffle butter plus chocolate mousse with truffles
- Tour of Tournus - stroll through picturesque narrow streets lined with pastel-coloured buildings on captivating journey through Tournus' rich historical and cultural heritage, highlights include remarkable Hôtel-Dieu (beautifully restored 18th-century hospital) and stunning Saint-Philibert Abbey (12th century)
Landmarks Mâcon Cluny Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Tournus Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Philibert Abbey 
- Day 24
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - drive through rolling hills of world-famous Beaujolais wine region and meet local vintner, discover how wine is produced and enjoy sampling region's best drops
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - learn story of village of Vonnas (gourmet destination home to Michelin-star chef George Blanc), visit one of his famed restaurants for interactive cooking demonstration featuring classic French dishes
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse - discover cultural treasures of Bourg-en-Bresse on guided tour featuring stunning Monastère Royal de Brou (16th-century masterpiece commissioned by Margaret of Austria, combining flamboyant Gothic architecture with refined Renaissance artistry, now museum showcasing centuries of Flemish and Netherlandish art)
Landmarks Beaujolais Vonnas Bourg-en-Bresse Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 25
Lyon
Landmarks Lyon
