Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Tarascon
You'll arrive in Marseille and transfer to Tarascon where the Scenic Space-Ship is waiting. Spend the afternoon getting familiar with your suite, then head up to the Sun Deck to take in the views across the city. This evening there's a welcome reception where you'll meet your fellow passengers.
- Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Start your morning in Arles, which has Roman roots going back to 56BC with ruins still visible throughout the city. You can choose a guided walk to see Roman monuments like the arena, visit an olive farm, check out the Medieval village of Les Baux, take a painting class inspired by Van Gogh, or join a workshop on Provence herbs and lavender oils. After lunch, the ship cruises toward Avignon while you relax with regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with local guide visiting Roman ruins and Las Arenas
- Les Baux & olive farm visit in Alpilles region with olive oil tasting and Medieval city tour
- On board painting class exploring Vincent Van Gogh's artistic heritage
- Lavender fields to cream - Provence herbal workshop at organic farm (seasonal, typically late June to mid-August)
Landmarks/POIs Las Arenas (Roman Arena of Arles) Le Baux - Day 3
Avignon
Avignon is next, and it's known as the City of the Popes. Your options include walking the historic Palais des Papes and city walls, heading out to see the ancient Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct, shopping at the market with the ship's chef followed by a cooking demonstration, or tasting wines in Châteauneuf du Pape. The afternoon is free for exploring Avignon on your own or climbing up to Le Rocher des Doms for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Exclusive evening classical concert at Palais des Papes (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes and historic city walls
- Excursion to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct with guided tour
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - market visit and interactive cooking demonstration on board
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape exploring Côte du Rhône vineyards
Landmarks/POIs Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) Pont d'Avignon (Pont Saint-Bénézet) Pont du Gard Le Rocher des Doms - Day 4
Viviers to Vienne
You'll dock in Viviers, which functions like an open-air museum with Medieval heritage stretching back to the fifth century. Choose between a guided walk exploring the Cathedral of St. Vincent and local architecture, a French Resistance tour with stories from World War II, or an excursion to Medieval Grignan with its castle and Collegiate Church. The afternoon you'll be back on board as the ship heads toward Vienne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring Cathedral of St. Vincent and monuments
- French Resistance walking tour hearing stories of WWII heroism in Viviers
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence exploring castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of St. Vincent, Viviers Grignan Castle - Day 5
Vienne
Vienne is a riverside town with 2,000 years of history and notable Roman structures including old theatres, temples, baths, and the Vienne Pyramid from the circus. You can walk through the well-preserved Roman theatre that once held over 10,000 spectators, or take a cycling tour to see the Roman temple, a monument to Emperor Augustus, and Ile Barlet River Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre visit
- Cycling tour of Vienne exploring Roman temple, Emperor Augustus monument, and Ile Barlet River Island
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theatre of Vienne Vienne Pyramid - Day 6
Mâcon
Mâcon sits on the river's edge with pastel buildings and old churches, and it's the perfect base for exploring South Burgundy's wine region. Pick from driving through Beaujolais to meet a local winemaker and taste their wines, visiting the Medieval town of Cluny with its historic Benedictine Abbey, touring Château de Cormatin from 1606 with its gilded rooms and gardens, or checking out an organic goat cheese farm where you'll learn about open-air farming and sample cheese with local wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive with local vintner meeting and wine sampling
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey exploring Medieval town
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour of castle, gardens and water features
- Goat cheese farm visit with open air farming demonstration and cheese tasting with local wine
Landmarks/POIs Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin - Day 7
Lyon
Lyon is France's food capital and the country's third largest city. Founded by Romans in 43BC where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, it now has thousands of restaurants including 20 with Michelin stars. Check out the historic traboules (secret passageways from the fourth century) and the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, wander through the Medieval village of Pérouges on its hilltop, take a silk painting workshop to learn about Lyon's five-century textile tradition, or join a cycling tour to Tête d'or Park with its lake, gardens, and zoo. The ship stays docked overnight, so you have time to explore the city's food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon exploring traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviére
- Excursion to Pérouges Medieval walled village
- Silk Painting Workshop learning history and process of silk painting
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'or Park
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviére Pérouges Tête d'or Park - Day 8
Lyon Departure
You'll have a farewell breakfast before transferring to Lyon airport for your onward flight, carrying memories from your time on the Rhône River with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
