Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
- Day 2
Mâcon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of four options)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour of Renaissance castle, gilded rooms, moat, water features, and gardens
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin starred restaurant in Vonnas (Available on select dates; when not available, replaced with cooking demo at a Michelin star restaurant)
- Truffle tasting at local farm near Cortevaix including truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with local French white wine (Available on select dates; when not available, replaced with Monastère de Brou)
- Excursion to Cluny and guided tour of 10th-century Benedictine Abbey with Romanesque and Gothic architecture, monastic buildings, and cloister
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Cluny Abbey - Day 3
Vienne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre - guided tour including Roman heritage sites, hillside theatre, gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, and Renaissance streets
- Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal - 19 km easy route exploring Roman ruins, temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River crossing, river islands, and Gallo-Roman museum
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia Saint-Romain-en-Gal Gallo-Roman Museum - Day 4
Tournon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
- Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle with sweeping views
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from a local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon exploring town history, visiting castle built between 10th and 16th centuries, with option to cross France's oldest suspension bridge to neighbouring town of Tain l'Hermitage to visit prestigious chocolatiers Valrhona
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon with learning about local wine production and wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône riverbanks past charming villages and scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 5
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner accompanied by classical concert from a trio of musicians in the papal dining room at Palais des Papes)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert at Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) after public closing
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including visit to Popes Palace and historic city walls (moderate fitness required due to cobblestoned streets and numerous steps)
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct dating to middle of first century
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard paddling beneath the World Heritage-listed aqueduct on Gardon River
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard 
- Day 6
Avignon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of four options)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey visiting Gordes village with stone buildings spiraling around a rock and the picturesque Sénanque Abbey (Please note: Sénanque Abbey is not open to visitors on Sundays; on these days tour includes only exterior visit)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire joining Scenic chef to visit local market to shop for and taste best ingredients, then return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration learning regional recipes (Please note: Avignon Market is closed on Mondays)
- Lavender Museum with visit to the village of Roussillon including visit to local lavender producer to learn about growing, harvesting and utilization, and guided tour of Roussillon village
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape sampling region's celebrated wines at Côte du Rhône vineyard in the village
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 7
Arles
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of four options)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles visiting ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles (Please note: Roman Amphitheatre is closed on Mondays and cannot be visited on this day)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières journey to medieval village and 7,000 square-metre former quarry with immersive visual and musical installation highlighting works of notable artists
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill visiting local olive farm to learn olive oil production techniques and share traditional Provencal recipes
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume visiting local organic farm specializing in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs, learning extraction process and creating your own lavender perfume to take home (Available typically from late June to mid-August)
- On-board painting class learning about artistic heritage of region and painting your own masterpiece
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 8
Viviers
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (morning - one of three options)
- Scenic Freechoice selection (afternoon - one of three options)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide admiring monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent with free time to explore
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers hearing stories of French Resistance fighting against Nazi occupation during World War II
- WWII in Viviers walking tour tracing town's history and its role in the 1944 Battle of Montélimar that helped liberate southern France
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum exploring mountains and medieval fortress ruins and immersing in the largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in the world
- Explore the caves in the Ardèche Nature Park driving through natural beauty from Ardèche Gorge to Madeleine Caves admiring rock formations, stalagmites, stalactites and underground lakes (Moderate fitness and sturdy shoes required)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide exploring beautiful provincial town, viewing mighty castle dominating the town and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Madeleine Caves Grignan Castle 
- Day 9
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Relaxation at Sun Deck admiring Rhône River vistas
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
Landmarks Trinity Chapel - Day 10
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon discovering historic traboules and secret passageways dating back to fourth century, visiting Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvierre with fabulous vantage point for views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with preserved vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways and market square with centuries-old lime tree (Recommended only for guests with high degree of fitness due to uneven surfaces and significant walking uphill and downhill)
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production heritage dating back almost five centuries to Louis XI and 19th-century silk industry
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvierre Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
