Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and board the Scenic Sapphire, settling into your suite. Spend the afternoon checking out the ship or relaxing on the Sun Deck while taking in views across the city. Since the ship stays docked overnight, you have the option to head into town and try some of Lyon's famous restaurants and dining spots if you'd like to venture out.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lyon's gastronomic dining options
Landmarks Lyon 
- Day 2
Lyon
After breakfast, you'll choose from several options: walk through historic traboules and visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, head to the medieval walled village of Pérouge, take a silk painting workshop, or do a guided cycling tour to Tête d'Or Park. Later in the day the ship departs for Mâcon as you cruise along the Saône River.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your private Scenic Sun Lounge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in your suite
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Lyon including historic traboules and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Silk Painting Workshop (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided cycling tour to Tête d'Or Park (optional selection)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Pérouges Tête d'Or Park - Day 3
Mâcon
You wake up in Mâcon, a nice riverside town near the south Burgundy wine region. Pick from several freechoice activities: tour the Beaujolais wine region and meet a local vintner, visit the medieval town of Cluny and its famous Benedictine Abbey, explore Château de Cormatin with its gardens, or visit an organic goat cheese farm where you'll get to try their products.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Beaujolais wine region tour with local vintner and wine sampling (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Goat cheese farm visit with tasting and local wine (optional selection)
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin - Day 4
Vienne
The ship cruises downstream along the Rhône River and arrives in Vienne early this morning. You can choose between a walking tour of the well-preserved Roman theatre or a cycling tour that takes you through the city's Roman ruins, temples, and Île Barlet River Island. This 2,000-year-old city has a lot of Roman history packed into it.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour of Vienne (optional selection)
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus (Vienne) Île Barlet - Day 5
Viviers
After arriving in Viviers, a medieval town that functions like an open-air museum with narrow lanes that haven't changed much over 1,600 years, you'll select from options: a guided walking tour of the Cathedral of St. Vincent and architectural highlights, a French Resistance walking tour with wartime stories, or an excursion to the provincial town of Grignan. You'll have the afternoon to cruise toward Avignon.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Viviers including Cathedral of St. Vincent (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: French Resistance Walking Tour (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Grignan de Provence (optional selection)
Optional Activities
- Relax on board with regional wine in the Panorama Lounge & Bar
- Spend time at the wellness centre
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent (Viviers) Grignan Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour (Grignan) 
- Day 6
Avignon
In Avignon, the City of the Popes, you can walk through the fortified medieval walls and check out options like the Pope's Palace, the ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, a market shopping experience with a cooking demonstration led by the ship's chef, or wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own or head to Le Rocher des Doms for city views. Later you'll attend an exclusive classical concert at the Pope's Palace.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (optional selection)
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive classical concert at Palais des Papes
Optional Activities
- Explore Avignon at leisure
- Visit Le Rocher des Doms for views and garden
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Arles
You'll depart before dawn and arrive in Arles for breakfast. This ancient Roman city founded by Julius Caesar has numerous ruins to see. Choose from a guided tour of Roman treasures including the 20,000-seat Las Arenas arena, visit an olive farm in the Alpilles region with tastings and then head to the medieval city of Les Baux, take a painting class exploring Van Gogh's heritage, or try a Provence herbal workshop making lavender products (available late June through mid-August).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast upon arrival in Arles)
Included Activities
- Breakfast upon arrival in Arles
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Arles including Las Arenas (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Les Baux & olive farm visit (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: On board painting class (optional selection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Lavender fields to cream - Provence herbal workshop (optional selection)
Landmarks Les Arenas (Roman Arena of Arles) Les Baux-de-Provence Alpilles Region 
- Day 8
Tarascon to Nice
Your cruise ends in Tarascon. After a farewell breakfast you'll transfer to Nice airport for your onward travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast
