Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Diamond cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Evening wine tasting by the water
- Explore local wine bars
Landmarks Bordeaux - Day 2
Bordeaux to Libourne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic river cruise to Libourne
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion village
- Visit Monolithic Church
Optional Activities
- Moonlit stroll along the river
- Visit local wine bars and pubs
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 3
Libourne to Pauillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Libourne with guide revealing history of wool, wine, salt and wood trade, including 16th century maison de maître and Gothic church with 71-metre stone spire
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine and vineyard tour in Saint-Émilion with visit to famous Château and tasting of red blends dominated by merlot and cabernet franc grapes
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Château de Vayres featuring medieval, Renaissance and 17th century architecture, tapestries and period furnishings
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling from Libourne port through Fronsac rolling hills and vineyards with refreshment stop and views over Libourne
- Scenic Freechoice: Paint and Pour art class on board Scenic Diamond with local artist teaching watercolor painting techniques with local wine
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Château de Vayres Fronsac Pauillac - Day 4
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (choose one activity)
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach with local winery visit
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike with prestigious estate tasting
- Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac with glass of wine and live classical music
Landmarks Pauillac Château d'Agassac Route des Châteaux - Day 5
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic river cruise to Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Massage treatment
- French cuisine cooking demonstration (Scenic Culinaire)
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 6
Cadillac to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity (choose one)
- Scenic Freechoice afternoon activity (choose one)
Optional Activities
- Sauternes wine tour by coach with estate tour and tasting
- Sauternes wine tour by bike with estate tour and tasting
- Roquetaillade Castle tour - medieval fortress with 700-year family history
- Biking in Loupiac wine region with local guide and views of Château Benauge
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour exploring artist's life and apartments
Landmarks Sauternes wine region Château de Roquetaillade Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec Loupiac wine region - Day 7
Bordeaux City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice tour selection (choose one activity)
- Fresh oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux by coach and on foot visiting Gothic cathedral, Place de la Bourse, and Cailhau Gate
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux crossing bridges, visiting Royal Gate and Palais Rohan, sampling canelé pastries
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire - market visit and onboard cooking demonstration (not available Mondays)
- Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII immersive walking tour exploring resistance and survival
- Bassins des Lumières exclusive after-hours digital art installation with champagne and customized show
Landmarks Bordeaux Cathedral Place de la Bourse Cailhau Gate Royal Gate Palais Rohan Bassins des Lumières Arcachon Bay - Day 8
Bordeaux to Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity selection (choose one)
Optional Activities
- Cité du Vin museum with nearly 20 themed exhibits on global wine journey
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike and sidecar through historic Chatrons, Rue Notre Dame, riverside quays, and Saint-Pierre
- Visit Arcachon bayside town walking tour with local guide ending at Baltard Market
- Eleanor of Aquitaine immersive journey through Bordeaux's historic heart
Landmarks Cité du Vin Arcachon Baltard Market Chatrons district Rue Notre Dame Saint-Pierre - Day 9
Bourg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity selection (choose one)
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum guided walk through village streets and historic Citadel
- Historic Saintes tour with Arch of Germanicus and World Heritage Saint-Eutrope Basilica
- Full day excursion to Cognac with guided walking tour, included lunch, and Rémy Martin estate tour with tasting
Landmarks Bourg Citadel Horse Carriage Museum Saintes Arch of Germanicus Saint-Eutrope Basilica Cognac Rémy Martin estate - Day 10
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity selection (choose one)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye through town and 17th-century Vauban Citadel
- Active walking tour of Blaye exploring Vauban's defense system
- Cycling along the Captain's Road past riverside villages, ancient villas, manor houses and limestone quarries
- Visit Château de La Roche Courbon - Renaissance château with family history and superb gardens
Landmarks Blaye Vauban Citadel Captain's Road Château de La Roche Courbon - Day 11
Bordeaux to Madrid
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Bordeaux to Madrid
- Airport transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid at leisure
Landmarks Madrid - Day 12
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid with local guide
- Sabatini Gardens visit
- Cibeles Fountain visit
- Neptuno Fountain visit
- Traditional bullfighting ring visit
- Royal Palace panorama
- Templo de Debod Egyptian temple visit
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Royal Palace of Madrid Templo de Debod - Day 13
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity selection (choose one)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Toledo with guided walking tour of ancient walled city, medieval architecture, historic gates and plazas
- Tastes of Madrid walking tour with local guide tasting jamón ibérico, pinchos and learning food history at Mercado de San Miguel
Landmarks Toledo Puerta de la Bisagra Plaza del Zocodove Mercado de San Miguel - Day 14
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
