Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris at your own pace
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Visit the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursion: Guided tour of Paris or Secrets of Montmartre
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris by coach - see Palais Garnier, the Louvre, Les Invalides, and the Seine
- Secrets of Montmartre - explore cobblestone streets, see Montmartre vineyard
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard - Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- High-speed train from Paris to Bordeaux
- Embarkation on Scenic Diamond cruise ship
- Day 4
Bordeaux to Libourne
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Bordeaux to Libourne
- Lunch included
- Guided tour to Saint-Émilion including visit to the Monolithic Church
Optional Activities
- Moonlit stroll along the river in Libourne
- Visit local pubs and wine bars
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church 
- Day 5
Libourne to Pauillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activities in Libourne region
- Cruise from Libourne to Pauillac
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne - explore rich trading history and 16th century architecture
- Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion - vineyard tour and wine tasting
- Secrets of the Dordogne - Château de Vayres guided tour - medieval, Renaissance and 17th century architecture
- Biking and tasting - cycle through wine region to Château Siaurac
- Paint and pour - watercolor art class on Sun Deck with local artist and wine sipping
Landmarks Château de Vayres Château Siaurac - Day 6
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice wine tasting activities in Médoc region
- Cruise from Pauillac to Fort Médoc
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach - visit winery on Route des Chateaux
- Médoc wine tasting by bicycle - e-bike tour through countryside visiting prestigious estates
- Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac - 13th century setting with glass of Champagne
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 7
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Cruise from Fort Médoc to Cadillac
- Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration (optional onboard activity)
Optional Activities
- Massage treatments on board
- Scenic Culinaire French cooking demonstration
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 8
Cadillac to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of multiple Scenic Freechoice morning activities in Sauternes region
- Choice of multiple Scenic Freechoice afternoon activities
- Cruise from Cadillac to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - guided tour with wine estate visit and tasting
- Sauternes by bike - cycling tour through rolling vineyards to local wine estate, approximately two hours including rest stops
- Roquetaillade Castle - medieval fortress tour dating to 8th century, inhabited by same family for 700+ years
- Biking in the Loupiac wine region - guided cycling through landscapes with views of Château Benauge and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec - guided tour exploring the château and artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's private apartments and artworks
Landmarks Château de Roquetaillade Château Benauge Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 9
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activities
- Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux - coach and walking tour discovering city highlights including Gothic cathedral, Place de la Bourse, Cailhau Gate
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux - guided bike tour crossing bridges, visiting Royal Gate and Palais Rohan, riding through public gardens, sampling canelé custard cake
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire - visit local food market with onboard chef, taste regional ingredients, return for cooking demonstration (not available Mondays)
- Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII - walking tour exploring city's WWII history
- Scenic Enrich: Bassins des Lumières - after-hours access to former WWII submarine base digital art installation with Champagne and exclusive customized show
Landmarks Cathedral of Bordeaux Place de la Bourse Cailhau Gate Royal Gate Palais Rohan Bassins des Lumières - Day 10
Bordeaux to Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activities in Bordeaux
- Cruise from Bordeaux to Bourg
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin museum - interactive journey of wine discovery with nearly 20 themed exhibits via local tram
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar - ride through historic Chatrons district, Rue Notre Dame, riverside quays, vibrant Saint-Pierre
- Visit Arcachon - walking tour of charming bayside town with free time at Baltard Market for local seafood
- Eleanor of Aquitaine - Story of the Queen who ruled France and England - immersive journey through historic Bordeaux exploring the powerful medieval queen
Landmarks Cité du Vin Chatrons district Rue Notre Dame Saint-Pierre Arcachon Baltard Market - Day 11
Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch during full day excursion to Cognac), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activities in Bourg region
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum - guided walk through village streets to main square, explore historic Citadel, visit Horse Carriage Museum
- Historic Saintes - walking tour of charming town with 2,000 years of history, see Arch of Germanicus and World Heritage-listed Saint-Eutrope Basilica
- Full day excursion to Cognac - guided walking tour of fortified city, included lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour and cognac sampling
Landmarks Citadel of Bourg Horse Carriage Museum Saintes Arch of Germanicus Saint-Eutrope Basilica Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 12
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activities in Blaye
- Cruise from Blaye to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - stroll through World Heritage town and 17th-century Vauban Citadel with local guide
- Active walking tour of Blaye - tour Citadel with guide learning about Vauban's defense system
- Cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour along WWI-era waterway past charming villages, ancient villas, manor houses, and limestone quarries
- Visit Château de La Roche Courbon - tour elegantly restored Renaissance château with family-owned status and superb gardens
Landmarks Vauban Citadel Château de La Roche Courbon - Day 13
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Disembarkation from Scenic Diamond
