Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
Lyon - Day 2
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Château de Cormatin with exploration of gilded rooms, moat, water features, and manicured gardens
- Cooking demonstration with Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon at his restaurant
- Truffle farm visit with tasting of truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles paired with local French white wine (available on select dates; replaced with Monastère de Brou when unavailable)
- Wine tasting in the Beaujolais wine region with a local vintner
Landmarks Château de Cormatin - Day 3
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienne including Roman Theatre, city gardens, ancient walls, cathedral, and Renaissance streets
- Easy cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal (19 km route) exploring Roman ruins, Temple of Augustus and Livia, Rhône River islands, and Gallo-Roman museum
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia - Day 4
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet on board Scenic Sapphire from a local pâtisserie
Optional Activities
- Guided tasting of Côtes du Rhône wines with a local wine expert
- Hike through sloping vineyards learning about local wine production and tasting regional wines
- Walking tour of Tournon visiting the castle (built 10th-16th centuries) and crossing France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage to visit Valrhona chocolatiers
- Cycling section of the Via Rhona bike route along the Rhône River between Tournon and Gun, viewing charming villages, orchards, historic bridges, and local life
Landmarks Château de Tournon Suspension Bridge of Tournon - Day 5
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon exploring ancient cobblestone streets and Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) - moderate fitness required
- Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct with museum visit
- Kayaking on the Gardon River beneath the World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct
- Private gala dinner inside Palais des Papes banquet hall with live classical quartet performance (Scenic Enrich - exclusive experience)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont du Gard - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape exploring the famous grenache wines and exclusive appellations
- Excursion to Luberon villages including Gordes and Sénanque Abbey (exterior visit on Sundays when abbey is closed to visitors)
- Shopping with a chef at Avignon Market followed by interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire cooking school (market closed Mondays)
- Lavender Museum visit with adjoining field and guided tour of Roussillon village including the Ochre Trail
Landmarks Sénanque Abbey Gordes Roussillon - Day 7
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Provence rosé wine tasting discovering vineyards, terroir, and grape varieties
- Guided walking tour of Arles visiting Roman ruins, experiencing artistic inspiration from Van Gogh era, and learning city history - note: Roman Amphitheatre closed Mondays and unavailable on those days
- Visit to Les Baux medieval village with Carrières de Lumières (7,000-square-metre immersive digital art space in former quarry)
Landmarks Arles Roman Amphitheatre Les Baux Carrières de Lumières - Day 8
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers exploring Cathedral of St Vincent and architectural treasures with free time to explore
- French Resistance walking tour hearing stories of heroism during Nazi occupation of France in WWII
- WWII in Viviers walking tour exploring the town's role in the Battle of Montélimar (1944) and liberation of southern France
- Côtes du Rhône Villages wine tasting with guided exploration of diverse terroir and winemaking traditions
- Ardèche Nature Park exploration with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum visit (largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica in the world)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence visiting the castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St Vincent, Viviers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Grignan Castle - Day 9
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- French cooking lesson at Scenic Culinaire
- Local wine tasting over lunch
Landmarks Trinity Chapel, Trier - Day 10
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon visiting Roman ruins, traboules (secret 4th-century passageways), and Notre Dame Basilica
- Excursion to medieval walled village of Pérouges with walking tour of vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways, and centuries-old lime tree in market square - high fitness level recommended due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's textile heritage since the 15th century and creating personal masterpiece
Landmarks Notre Dame Basilica, Lyon Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Zurich
Lyon to Zurich - Day 12
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at a local winery in the Kaiserstuhl wine region, known for 16-million-year-old volcanic soil
- Excursion to Colmar featuring half-timbered houses (some dating back 1,000 years), cobblestoned streets with shops and cafes, bustling markets, and charming canals
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre to see the Cathedral (one of few WWII bombing survivors) and Black Forest area
Landmarks Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 13
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg visiting Cathedral, Petit France, and Grand Ile exploring French and German architecture and culture - active walk
- Coach tour through Alsace wine region with free time in Obernai village and wine tasting at local cellar in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg exploring 500 km of bicycle trails, charming suburbs, historic buildings, parklands, and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 14
Mannheim
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with brief walking tour of Old Town followed by free time - walk includes stairs and uneven ground
- Guided tour of Heidelberg including visit to Heidelberg Castle (major Renaissance structure north of the Alps), castle balcony views, and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel) - walk includes stairs and uneven ground
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim visiting ninth-generation family vineyard Fritz Ritter for vineyard tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Bad Durkheim - Day 15
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hiking tour through Rüdesheim vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, followed by cable car descent to town
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Lorelei Statue - Day 16
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem exploring Reichsburg Castle (dates to Middle Ages with well-preserved Knight's Hall and Trophy Room) with free time for independent exploration - replaced with walking tour and wine tasting if castle unavailable or with reduced numbers offering walking tour with wine tasting on limited dates
- E-bike cycling tour along flat Moselle River path with local guide showing Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle - Day 17
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier with views of architecture and stained-glass windows (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel learning about local architecture and culture including half-timbered houses and Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) with leisure time
- Excursion to Trier with local guide to see Porta Nigra (best-preserved Roman gate in Germany) and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting at a renowned winery in the Moselle region learning about local varieties and sampling selection of wines
Landmarks Landshut Castle Porta Nigra, Trier Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche, Trier Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard - Day 18
Cruising Day - Moselle Valley
Cruising Day - Moselle Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Spa treatments (available at extra cost)
- Day 19
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz old town exploring winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, and historic churches including Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit overlooking Rhine River, dating to 1117 as the only castle on Middle Rhine avoiding destruction - for active guests requiring good fitness and mobility
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with walking tour of cobblestone streets with perfectly preserved half-timbered houses, Cathedral visit, and Alte Lahnbrucke (old bridge) over Lahn River
Landmarks Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt, Koblenz Limburg Cathedral - Day 20
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring harbor, old town, Media Harbour, and Castle Tower (13th century)
- E-bike cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf Altbier microbrewery and beer tasting tour learning about traditional ale production
- Art heritage tour from historic Old Town through Media Harbour with self-guided K21 Museum exploration of contemporary exhibits (or K20 Museum if tour falls on Monday)
Landmarks Media Harbour, Düsseldorf K21 Museum - Day 21
Arnhem
Arnhem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit with in-depth Battle of Arnhem account and British servicemen parachute operations from September 1944
- Netherlands Open Air Museum 44-hectare exploration of Dutch life and traditions with local guide showing replicas of historic houses, mills, and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit (1685) featuring royal family history, elaborate décor, art collection, and grand gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 22
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antwerp exploring diamond capital including Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle (medieval fortress), and main square with extravagant buildings
- Full-day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres exploring WWI battles, viewing memorials to 325,000 allied troop casualties, and learning about regional post-war rebuilding - includes lunch in local restaurant
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience featuring Belgium's iconic culinary delicacies
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Steen Castle - Day 23
Bruinisse
Bruinisse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, and 15th-century town hall with free time
- Delta Works visit exploring engineering marvel system of dams, locks, and levees protecting delta towns against flooding
- Oyster farm visit learning oyster cultivation in nearby North Sea waters with fresh oyster tasting
Landmarks Veere - Day 24
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring picturesque streets, winding canals, and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft visiting the city famous for blue and white pottery and the only remaining 17th-century pottery factory to see master craftspeople at work
- Excursion to Kinderdijk visiting traditional village with World Heritage-listed windmills (icons of Dutch culture)
Landmarks Grote Kerk, Dordrecht Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 25
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
