Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and settle into your suite aboard the Scenic Sapphire. The afternoon is yours to spend as you like, whether that's exploring the ship, relaxing on the Sun Deck, or heading into the city to try some of the local food scene that makes Lyon famous for dining.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lyon's gastronomic restaurants and dining scene
Landmarks/POIs Lyon - Day 2
Lyon
After breakfast in your suite, you'll choose one of four activities: take a guided tour through Lyon's hidden traboules passageways and up to the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, head to the medieval village of Pérouges, try your hand at silk painting, or join a cycling tour to Tête d'or Park. Later this evening, the ship moves toward Mâcon along the Saône River.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your private Scenic Sun Lounge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in suite
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Silk Painting Workshop
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided cycling tour to Tête d'or Park
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Tête d'or Park - Day 3
Mâcon
You'll wake in Mâcon, which sits at the edge of Burgundy wine country. Pick from four options: drive through Beaujolais to meet a local vintner and taste wines, explore the medieval town of Cluny with its famous Benedictine Abbey, tour the 17th-century Château de Cormatin to see its ornate rooms and gardens, or visit an organic goat cheese farm to see how it's made and try local cheeses paired with wine.
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Beaujolais wine region drive and wine tasting
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Château de Cormatin
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Goat cheese farm visit
Landmarks/POIs Beaujolais Wine Region Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin - Day 4
Vienne
You'll arrive early in Vienne, a city that carries 2,000 years of Roman history. Choose between a guided walk that covers the well-preserved Roman theatre and other historic sites, or join a cycling tour past the Roman temple, a monument to Emperor Augustus, and Ile Barlet River Island.
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Cycling tour of Vienne
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus Ile Barlet River Island - Day 5
Viviers to Avignon
Viviers is a medieval open-air museum where the narrow streets have stayed virtually unchanged for centuries. You'll pick from three activities: a guided walk through the Cathedral of St. Vincent and historic monuments, a French Resistance tour with stories of WWII heroism, or an excursion to Grignan to see its castle and Collegiate Church. The afternoon brings more cruising toward Avignon, so you'll have time to relax on deck or visit the wellness centre.
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Walking tour of Viviers
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: French Resistance Walking Tour
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of St. Vincent Grignan Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 6
Avignon
In Avignon, the City of the Popes, you'll choose from four activities: guided walking tour of the city walls and Palais des Papes, visit to the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct, a market shopping experience with the chef followed by a cooking demonstration, or wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to walk around or climb up to Le Rocher des Doms. This evening features an exclusive classical concert at the Palais des Papes.
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Pont du Gard
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive classical concert at Palais des Papes
Optional Activities
- Climb Le Rocher des Doms for views over the city and English-style garden
Landmarks/POIs Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf du Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Arles
You'll head out before dawn and have breakfast after arriving in Arles, a city founded by Julius Caesar with impressive Roman remains and the 20,000-seat Les Arenas still used today. Choose one of four activities: guided tour of the Roman ruins, excursion to Les Baux and an olive farm to learn how olive oil is made, on-board painting class inspired by local art, or a Provence herbal workshop making lavender cream (seasonal, late June through mid-August).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast upon arrival
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided tour of Arles
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Les Baux & olive farm visit
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: On board painting class
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Lavender fields to cream - a Provence herbal workshop
Landmarks/POIs Las Arenas Les Baux - Day 8
Tarascon
After a final breakfast, you'll transfer from Tarascon to Marseille airport for your flight home or onward travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast
