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Iconic France 2027 - 21 Days (13 destinations)

21 days
From Bordeaux to Lyon
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Diamond river cruise ship

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll and wine tasting by the riverside
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux
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  2. Day 2

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • River cruise from Bordeaux to Libourne
    • Guided tour of Saint-Émilion village
    • Visit to Monolithic Church

    Optional Activities

    • Moonlit stroll along the river
    • Visit to local pubs and wine bars
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  3. Day 3

    Libourne to Pauillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • River cruise from Libourne to Pauillac

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Libourne
    • Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion tour
    • Secrets of the Dordogne - Château de Vayres tour
    • Biking and wine tasting at Château Siaurac
    • Paint and pour art class on Sun Deck
    Landmarks
    Château de Vayres
    Château Siaurac
  4. Day 4

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc wine tasting by coach
    • Médoc wine tasting by bicycle
    • Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Château d'Agassac
  5. Day 5

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • River cruise from Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatment
    • Scenic Culinaire French cooking demonstration
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Cadillac to Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice morning activity (one selection)
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice afternoon activity (one selection)
    • River cruise from Cadillac to Bordeaux

    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes by coach
    • Sauternes by bike
    • Roquetaillade Castle tour
    • Biking in the Loupiac wine region
    • Château Toulouse-Lautrec tour
    Landmarks
    Château de Roquetaillade
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux
    • Cycling tour of Bordeaux
    • Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire
    • Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII walking tour
    • Bassins des Lumières exclusive after-hours visit (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Bassins des Lumières
  8. Day 8

    Bordeaux to Bourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • River cruise from Bordeaux to Bourg

    Optional Activities

    • Cité du Vin museum
    • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar
    • Visit Arcachon
    • Eleanor of Aquitaine immersive journey
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin
    Arcachon
  9. Day 9

    Bourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch on Cognac full-day excursion), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Bourg with Carriages Museum tour
    • Historic Saintes tour
    • Full day excursion to Cognac with lunch and Rémy Martin estate tour
    Landmarks
    Saintes
    Arch of Germanicus
    Saint-Eutrope Basilica
    Cognac
    Rémy Martin Estate
  10. Day 10

    Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Blaye
    • Active walking tour of Blaye Citadel
    • Cycling along the Captain's Road
    • Visit Château de La Roche Courbon
    Landmarks
    Vauban Citadel
    Château de La Roche Courbon
  11. Day 11

    Bordeaux to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Bordeaux to Lyon
    Landmarks
    Lyon
  12. Day 12

    Lyon to Chavanay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • River cruise from Lyon to Chavanay

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre
    • St-Joseph - Côte-Rôtie wine tasting
    • Cycling tour by e-bike
    Landmarks
    Vienne
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Chavanay
  13. Day 13

    Chavanay to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • River cruise to Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain
    • Bike tour along the Rhône ViaRhôna
    Landmarks
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Passerelle de l'Oiselay
  14. Day 14

    Arles to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • River cruise to Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with Roman amphitheatre
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill
    • Discovery of lavender - from field to perfume
    • Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières des Lumières
  15. Day 15

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace visit
    • Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire
    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
    • Classical concert at the Palais des Papes (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Le Rocher des Doms
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice morning activity (one selection)
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice afternoon activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers
    • French Resistance walking tour
    • WWII in Viviers
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    • Côtes du Rhône Villages wine tasting
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Ardèche Nature Park
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    Grignan
  17. Day 17

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet by local pastry chef)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)
    • Dessert buffet by local pastry chef on board

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon
    • Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon
    • Biking along the Rhône
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
    Valrhona Chocolate
    Glun
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Péroules
    • Silk painting workshop
    • Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Péroules
    Chapelle de la Trinite
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice morning activity (one selection)
    • Cooperage demonstration
    • Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin
    • Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer
    • Tour of Tournus
    Landmarks
    Cluny
    Cluny Abbey
    Château de Cormatin
    Tournus
    Hôtel-Dieu
    Saint-Philibert Abbey
  20. Day 20

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity (one selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Beaujolais wine region tour
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration
    • Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais wine region
    Vonnas
    Monastère Royal de Brou
    Bourg-en-Bresse
  21. Day 21

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
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