Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Explore Lyon's culinary delights onshore
- Day 2
Lyon to Chavanay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Rhône River to Chavanay
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre visit
- Cycling tour on e-bikes along the Rhône River through nearby villages with wine tasting or local refreshments
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Vienne Rhône River Chavanay - Day 3
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles
Included Activities
- Cruise to Arles
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Chocolate workshop at Chocolaterie Castelain with live demonstration and tasting
- Bike tour along the ViaRhôna with views of Passerelle de l'Oiselay
Landmarks Passerelle de l'Oiselay - Day 4
Arles - Avignon
Included Activities
- Cruise to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including Roman amphitheatre (Arènes d'Arles)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières immersive visual and musical installation
- Farm visit: Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill and traditional Provençal recipes
- Lavender farm tour with essential oil production learning and lavender mist creation (seasonal, late June to mid-August)
- Walking tour: Following Vincent van Gogh's Arles
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Carrières des Lumières - Day 5
Avignon
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at the Palais des Papes with exclusive gala dinner (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Palais des Papes - Day 6
Viviers
Included Activities
- Explore Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (included per whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers
- WWII in Viviers walking tour - Battle of Montélimar history
- Côtes du Rhône Villages wine tasting tour
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Ardèche Nature Park - Day 7
Tournon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet featuring artisanal French cakes and pastries paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet on board with artisanal French pastries and local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon including castle visit and optional crossing of France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon with local wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 8
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinité (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Chapelle de la Trinité - Day 9
Mâcon
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon in Crystal Dining, featuring authentic regional French gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration
- Dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour
- Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer
- Tour of Tournus including Hôtel-Dieu and Saint-Philibert Abbey
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Saint-Philibert Abbey - Day 10
Mâcon
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region tour by coach with local vintner meeting and wine tasting
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at his Michelin-starred restaurant in Vonnas
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse guided tour
Landmarks Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 11
Lyon to Bordeaux
- Day 12
Libourne
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Tour to Saint-Émilion with visit to Monolithic Church
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll along the river or visit to local pubs and wine bars
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 13
Libourne to Pauillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activities (select one): Walking tour of Libourne, Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion, Secrets of the Dordogne - Château de Vayres legends, Cycling from Libourne, or Paint and pour art class
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Château de Vayres Fronsac Pauillac - Day 14
Fort Médoc
Included Activities
- Sample fine wines in the Bordeaux wine region (per whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike
- Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac with Champagne (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 15
Cadillac
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise to Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Massage treatment on board
- Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration on board
- Day 16
Bordeaux
Included Activities
- Visit the fortified town of Cognac and the estate of Remy Martin (per whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach with guided tour and tasting
- Sauternes by bike - active cycling through rolling vineyards with approximately 2 hours cycling including rest stops
- Roquetaillade Castle tour - medieval fortress with 700 years of family inhabitation
- Biking in Loupiac wine region with views of Château Benauge
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour with artist's private apartments
Landmarks Château de Roquetaillade Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 17
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay)
Included Activities
- Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux by coach and foot
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire - market shopping and cooking demonstration (not available Mondays)
- Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII walking tour
- Bassins des Lumières - after-hours digital art show with Champagne (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Gothic Cathedral of Bordeaux Place de la Bourse Cailhau Gate Bassins des Lumières - Day 18
Bourg
Included Activities
- Tour Bordeaux on a motorbike and sidecar (per whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin museum visit with interactive wine exhibits
- Motorbike and sidecar tour of Bordeaux
- Visit Arcachon with walking tour and Baltard Market exploration
- Eleanor of Aquitaine - Story of the Queen immersive walking tour
Landmarks Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 19
Bourg
- Meals
- Lunch (Included with full-day Cognac excursion)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Cognac with included lunch and Remy Martin estate visit
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum guided walking tour
- Historic Saintes walking tour with Arch of Germanicus and Saint-Eutrope Basilica
Landmarks Citadel of Bourg Arch of Germanicus Saint-Eutrope Basilica Rémy Martin Estate - Day 20
Blaye - Bordeaux
Included Activities
- Cruise to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye including Vauban Citadel
- Active walking tour of Blaye Citadel learning about Vauban's defense systems
- Cycling along the Captain's Road past riverside villages and historic ruins
- Visit Château de La Roche Courbon with gardens
Landmarks Vauban Citadel of Blaye Château de La Roche Courbon - Day 21
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast
