Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's nightlife after dinner
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Dordrecht
Amsterdam to Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Delft pottery factory visit with guided tour and 17th century pottery factory, Walking tour of Dordrecht with local guide visiting Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower, or Excursion to Kinderdijk to explore 19 World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 3
Dordrecht to Veere
Dordrecht to Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour of Veere's quaint streets visiting Scottish merchant houses, 15th century town hall and Grote Kerk, Oyster farm visit to taste fresh North Sea oysters, or Excursion to Delta Works featuring dams designed to protect against flooding
Landmarks Veerse Meer Lake Grote Kerk - Day 4
Veere to Antwerp
Veere to Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour visiting Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square, Craft beer and chocolate pairing tasting journey, or Excursion to Fort Breendonk former Nazi prison camp preserved as national memorial
Optional Activities
- Concert at Cleydael Castle - Classical concert with eight musicians, two singing soloists (Scenic Enrich - extra cost)
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Fort Breendonk Cleydael Castle - Day 5
Antwerp to Nijmegen
Antwerp to Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Arnhem Airborne Museum exploring Battle of Arnhem and British servicemen's WWII history, The Netherlands Open Air Museum featuring 44 hectares with replicas of historic houses and farmhouses, or Palais Het Loo royal museum showcasing Dutch royal family's summer home from 1685 with art collection and gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum The Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 6
Nijmegen to Düsseldorf
Nijmegen to Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour of Düsseldorf's gentrified harbour, old town and 13th century Castle Tower, Cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic region of Kaiserswerth, or Tour of Düsseldorf's Altbier tradition visiting microbreweries with tastings
Landmarks Castle Tower Kaiserswerth - Day 7
Düsseldorf to Moselle Valley
Düsseldorf to Moselle Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge use (available on board)
- Massage treatment (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Moselle Valley Lorelei Statue 
- Day 8
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour of Cochem visiting Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room plus old town historic buildings and charming streetscapes, or Cycling tour on e-bike along Moselle River with local guide showing castle, half-timbered houses and town gems
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River - Day 9
Cochem to Bernkastel
Cochem to Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided hike to Landshut ruins on hill overlooking Bernkastel and Moselle River learning castle history from 13th century, Walking tour of Bernkastel learning local architecture and visiting perfectly preserved half-timbered houses and Renaissance Rathaus with free time, or Wine tasting along the Moselle River learning about world-renowned Rieslings with sampling of prestigious local wines
Optional Activities
- Classical Concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier - UNESCO-listed Church of Our Lady with exemplary acoustics, exclusive Scenic Enrich experience (extra cost)
Landmarks Landshut Castle Ruins Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Liebfrauenkirche - Day 10
Bernkastel to Koblenz
Bernkastel to Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour through old town's winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt (former political and economic centre), Marksburg Castle visit perched above Rhine River showcasing Medieval architecture from 1117 (note: active guests only requiring good fitness and mobility), or Medieval Limburg excursion by coach to charming medieval town with historic cobblestone streets, preserved half-timbered houses, Cathedral overlooking city and Alte Lahnbrucke Old Bridge
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke Bridge 
- Day 11
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Koblenz to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit arriving by mini train with local guide introducing mechanical musical instruments, then exploring streets independently or taking cable car to Niederwald Monument, or Hike and cable car experience taking cable car to Niederwald Monument followed by guided hike through rolling Riesling vineyards with spectacular Rhine River views
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Mannheim
Rüdesheim to Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Historical tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of most important Renaissance structures north the Alps, viewing balcony vistas and world's largest wine barrel the Heidelberg Tun (note: walk includes stairs and uneven ground), Tour of Heidelberg with free time offering coach transfer followed by brief walking tour then independent exploration, or Bad Dürkheim excursion viewing vine-covered landscapes, visiting Fitz-Ritter winery (9th generation family-owned) for exclusive Scenic tour and tasting (note: good degree of fitness required)
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Fitz-Ritter Winery - Day 13
Mannheim to Strasbourg
Mannheim to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Alsace wine route with tasting exploring culturally diverse wine area visiting famous wine village for local wine cellar tasting and neighbouring Obernai town, Cycling through Strasbourg on e-bike exploring 500km+ of regional trails through city's charming suburbs past historic buildings, parklands and canals, or Walking tour of Strasbourg exploring cathedral, Petit France, Grand Ile and seeing how French and German cultures shaped this unique border city
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai 
- Day 14
Strasbourg to Breisach
Strasbourg to Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Toast to final evening on board)
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour of Colmar exploring cultural centre of Alsace showing French and German architecture, lifestyle and culture confluence with tasting of famed Kugelhopf cake at local bistro, Guided walking tour of Freiburg at edge of Black Forest exploring lively medieval town with Black Forest Cake tasting, or Kaiserstuhl winery visit and wine tasting featuring volcanic soil producing excellent grapes creating superior wines
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Black Forest Kaiserstuhl - Day 15
Breisach to Lyon
Breisach to Lyon
- Day 16
Lyon to Vienne
Lyon to Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre
- Cycling tour of Vienne
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia Vienne Pyramid Ile Barlet River Island - Day 17
Chavanay to Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles
Chavanay to Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape sampling region's celebrated wines from Côte du Rhône vineyards with fascinating wine production history, Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain featuring live chocolate-making demonstration and tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with local Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine paired with select regional wines and delicacies, or Bike tour along Rhône on ViaRhôna gentle paths cycling through peaceful landscape with vineyards reaching striking Passerelle de l'Oiselay pedestrian bridge offering panoramic river views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côte du Rhône Vineyards Passerelle de l'Oiselay - Day 18
Arles to Avignon
Arles to Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided walking tour visiting 20,000-seat Arènes d'Arles Roman amphitheatre built 90 AD still in use experiencing vibrant colours and light inspiring artists, Visit Les Baux visiting medieval village and Carrières des Lumières immersive visual and musical installation on 7,000 sqm site highlighting notable artists' works, Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill learning olive oil production techniques on local farm with traditional Provençal recipes, Discovery of lavender learning essential oil extraction from organic farm specialising in lavender, thyme, rosemary creating natural fragrant lavender mist (seasonal late June-mid August), or Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles walking tour tracing artist's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites inspiring famous works during 15 months in town
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières 
- Day 19
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour of Avignon including visit to Pope's Palace (historic 14th century papal residence with numerous steps requiring moderate fitness), Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct dating to first century carrying water to Nîmes, Shop with a Chef visiting local market sampling best ingredients with interactive Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration on board (note: Avignon Market closed Mondays), or Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey visiting Gordes (considered one of France's most beautiful villages) spiralling around rocks with church and castle at apex, then visiting picturesque Sénanque Abbey
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at Palais des Papes - Exclusive gala dinner accompanied by classical concert from trio of musicians in Pope's dining room (Scenic Enrich - extra cost)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Gordes Sénanque Abbey Le Rocher des Doms - Day 20
Avignon to Viviers
Avignon to Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one morning Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour with local guide exploring monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent (first built 11th century, now 18th century Gothic style with Renaissance façade) with free leisure time, French Resistance walking tour hearing stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi Occupation during WWII learning local heroism and daring missions, or WWII in Viviers guided walk uncovering Rhône Valley's pivotal Battle of Montélimar where Allied and German forces clashed August 1944 during final liberation push, Choose one afternoon Scenic Freechoice excursion: Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploring mountains and medieval fortress ruins visiting world's largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica, Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting discovering rich flavours through guided tasting tour exploring wines capturing charm and character of southern France, or Excursion to Grignan de Provence exploring beautiful provincial town seeing mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Grignan Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 21
Viviers to Tournon
Viviers to Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert (Exquisite dessert buffet with artisan pastry chef bringing classic French cakes to life, paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Choose one afternoon Scenic Freechoice excursion: Walking tour of Tournon learning fascinating history visiting castle built 10th-16th centuries still dominating town with free time to potentially cross France's oldest suspension bridge to neighbouring Tain l'Hermitage home to prestigious chocolatiers Valrhona, Hiking through vineyards overlook Rhône River above Tournon learning local wine production and tasting region's delicious drops, or Biking along Rhône cycling picturesque riverbanks past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River Tain l'Hermitage - Day 22
Tournon to Lyon
Tournon to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour discovering Lyon's historic significance traversing hidden traboules and secret passageways dating 4th century, visiting Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière offering fabulous city views, Excursion to Pérouge medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways and market square centred around centuries-old lime tree (note: uneven surfaces and lots of hills recommended only for guests with high fitness), or Silk painting workshop learning Lyon's silk production heritage dating 5 centuries to Louis XI and 19th century silk industry participating in workshop learning history and process of silk painting
Optional Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite - Acapella choir performance in 17th century Baroque building decadently covered in Carrara marble (Scenic Enrich - extra cost)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouge Chapelle de la Trinite - Day 23
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon in Crystal Dining with authentic flavours in exquisite regional dishes showcasing best of French gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Choose one morning Scenic Freechoice excursion: Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey stepping back to medieval town with famous Benedictine Abbey once largest Christian building in world, touring impressive town and soaking charm, Excursion to Château de Cormatin built 1606 with fascinating restored history featuring gilded rooms, moat, water features and 10+ hectares manicured gardens on guided tour, Truffle tasting meeting local truffle farmer and hound learning farming tricks and techniques with tasting of truffle butter plus chocolate mousse with truffles, or Tour of Tournus strolling picturesque narrow streets with pastel buildings through rich historical and cultural heritage with highlights including remarkable 18th century Hotel-Dieu hospital and stunning 12th century Saint-Philibert Abbey
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Hotel-Dieu Saint-Philibert Abbey 
- Day 24
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose one Scenic Freechoice excursion: Beaujolais wine region driving through rolling hills of world-famous region meeting local vintner discovering wine production and sampling region's best drops, Georges Blanc cooking demonstration learning village of Vonnas story, gourmet destination of Michelin-star chef George Blanc, visiting renowned restaurant for interactive classic French dishes demonstration, or Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse discovering cultural treasures with guided tour of 16th century flamboyant Gothic architecture with Renaissance artistry now museum showcasing centuries of Flemish and Netherlandish art
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Vonnas Monastère Royal de Brou Bourg-en-Bresse - Day 25
Lyon
Lyon
