Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and get settled into your suite on the Scenic Space-Ship. This evening there's a cocktail reception where you can meet fellow travelers and toast to the journey ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Cocktail reception on board
Landmarks/POIs Porto Douro River - Day 2
Porto
Porto offers choices for the morning - either take a guided cultural tour through the Palácio da Bolsa or go for something more active with a cable car ride to the Dom Luis bridge and Porto Cathedral. After lunch you'll create your own blue tile masterpiece during a tile painting workshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop
- Guided tour of Porto (Scenic Freechoice)
- Active tour of Porto including cable car (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Palácio da Bolsa Dom Luis Bridge Vila Nova de Gaia Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 3
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
You'll head to the Douro Valley region with options to match your energy level. Hike along the Paiva River, tour Quinta da Aveleda sparkling wine estate, or visit the historic city of Guimarães. This afternoon you'll cruise to Régua and visit the Douro Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Douro Museum visit
- Paiva Walkways hike (Scenic Freechoice)
- Quinta da Aveleda tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Guimarães (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Entre-os-Rios Douro Valley Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Guimarães Palace Douro Museum Régua - Day 4
Régua
The morning gives you choices in the Varosa Valley - explore olive oil tasting at a family-run Quinta, try a Port wine blending class, or visit historic sites. After lunch, pick an afternoon activity like Lamego Cathedral or Mateus Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha (Scenic Freechoice)
- Quinta visit with olive tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Lamego (Scenic Freechoice)
- Mateus Palace visit (Scenic Freechoice)
- Port Wine Blending Class (Scenic Freechoice)
- Lunch on board
Landmarks/POIs Varosa Valley Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Ucanha Fortified Bridge Lamego Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 5
Régua to Vega de Terrón
You'll spend a relaxed day cruising through the Vinhateiro wine region. From the deck you'll see terraced vineyards and traditional red-roofed farmhouses as the ship makes its way to Vega de Terrón.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Vinhateiro Douro Valley Vega de Terrón - Day 6
Vega de Terrón
Wake at Vega de Terrón where the Douro and Águeda rivers meet. Choose a full day trip to Salamanca to see two cathedrals and local markets, or visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta to see handcrafted silk production and a silk museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion (Scenic Freechoice)
- Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Vega de Terrón Salamanca Salamanca Cathedral (12th century) Salamanca Cathedral (16th century) Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 7
Pocinho
You're in Pocinho, a historic railway terminus from 1887. Visit the Côa Valley Museum with paleolithic rock art or explore Casa Painova estate to learn about sweet almond production with tastings included. Later the ship cruises toward Pinhão.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit (Scenic Freechoice)
- Village life in the Côa Valley at Casa Painova (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Pocinho Douro Railway Côa Valley Museum Côa Valley Casa Painova Pinhão - Day 8
Pinhão
Wake surrounded by Port wine terraced vineyards in Pinhão. You'll transfer to Provesende to explore the historic manor house Morgadio da Calçada with a bola tasting. Afternoon choices include kayaking the Pinhão River, hiking through Quinta da Roâda vineyards, or a vineyard tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Provesende village
- Visit to Morgadio da Calçada manor house
- Bola tasting
- Kayaking along the Pinhão River (Scenic Freechoice)
- Quinta vineyard hike (Scenic Freechoice)
- Quinta tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Pinhão Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Pinhão River Quinta da Roâda - Day 9
Pinhão to Porto
You'll enjoy a leisurely sail back to Porto along the Douro River. This evening brings an exclusive classical concert at São Francisco Church, a 13th-century building with an altar decorated in intricately carved gold-swathed wood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Porto São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
Pick from morning activities - traditional moliceiros boat through Aveiro's canals, golf at Quinta do Fojo, or Port wine tasting at Cockburn's cellar. The afternoon is free to explore Porto on your own. Later there's a farewell dinner and an evening illumination cruise past the six bridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with cruise (Scenic Freechoice)
- Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf club (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia at Cockburn's Port (Scenic Freechoice)
- Illumination cruise through Porto
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Porto
Landmarks/POIs Porto Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port Douro River Bridges - Day 11
Porto to Lyon
You'll board a flight from Porto to Lyon where the Scenic Sapphire awaits for a 10-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight Porto to Lyon
Landmarks/POIs Porto Lyon - Day 12
Lyon to Mâcon
This morning you'll cruise toward Mâcon while choosing from several activities - Renaissance Château de Cormatin with gilded rooms, a cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred Georges Blanc, a truffle farm visit, or a tour of Cluny Abbey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin (Scenic Freechoice)
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration (Scenic Freechoice)
- Truffle tasting at local farm (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey visit (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Mâcon Château de Cormatin Vonnas Georges Blanc Restaurant Cortevaix Cluny Cluny Abbey - Day 13
Mâcon to Vienne
You'll arrive in Vienne, a historic Roman town on the Rhône River. Choose a guided walking tour of the ancient Roman Theatre, an easy 19 km cycling tour through Roman ruins, or private wine tasting at a Chavanay vineyard. The ship departs for Tournon this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycling tour of Vienne (Scenic Freechoice)
- St-Joseph Côte-Rôtie wine tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Vienne Roman Theatre of Vienne Saint-Romain-en-Gal Temple of Augustus and Livia Gallo-Roman Museum Chavanay Vineyard Condrieu Tournon - Day 14
Tournon
Tournon greets you early with terraced vineyards and a 10th-century castle. Walk through town and the castle, hike through vineyards with wine tasting, or cycle along the Rhône. You'll have afternoon free time, then enjoy an aperitif at the castle terrace before returning for a French pastry buffet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dessert buffet of indulgent French pastries from a local pâtissier)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hiking through the vineyards (Scenic Freechoice)
- Biking along the Rhône (Scenic Freechoice)
- Aperitif at Tournon Castle terrace
- Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Tournon
- Cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
- Visit Valrhona chocolatiers
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Tournon Castle Tournon Vineyards Rhône River Tain l'Hermitage Suspension Bridge Valrhona Chocolatiers Glun - Day 15
Tournon to Avignon
After lunch you'll dock in Avignon, the City of the Popes. Tour the Pope's Palace and city walls, visit the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, or kayak beneath it on the Gardon River. This evening there's an exclusive gala dinner with classical concert inside the Pope's Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner accompanied by classical concert from trio of musicians in the papal dining room)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace visit (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard (Scenic Freechoice)
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard (Scenic Freechoice)
- Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert at Popes Palace (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Avignon Palais des Papes Avignon City Walls Pont d'Avignon Rhône River Pont du Gard Gardon River Nîmes - Day 16
Avignon
You have a full day in Avignon with options to explore Luberon villages like Gordes, try market shopping with a cooking demonstration, visit a lavender museum and Roussillon village, or taste wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénaque Abbey (Scenic Freechoice)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration (Scenic Freechoice)
- Lavender Museum with visit to Roussillon village (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Avignon Provence Luberon Gordes Sénaque Abbey Avignon Market Scenic Culinaire Cooking School Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côte du Rhône Vineyards - Day 17
Avignon to Arles
You'll travel to Arles, a region rich with Roman history and Van Gogh inspiration. Walk to the ancient Arènes d'Arles amphitheatre, visit medieval Les Baux with its Carrières de Lumières site, tour an olive farm, or try a lavender to perfume experience. The afternoon offers free exploration or an on-board painting class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles visiting Arènes d'Arles amphitheatre (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières (Scenic Freechoice)
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill (Scenic Freechoice)
- Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume (Scenic Freechoice)
- On board painting class
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Arles
Landmarks/POIs Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières Rhône River Mediterranean Sea - Day 18
Arles to Viviers
Viviers is an open-air museum of medieval heritage founded in the fifth century. Walk through historic monuments including St. Vincent Cathedral or take a French Resistance tour. This afternoon explore Ardèche Nature Park with the Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, visit caves with spectacular rock formations, or go to Grignan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers (Scenic Freechoice)
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers (Scenic Freechoice)
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (Scenic Freechoice)
- Explore caves in Ardèche Nature Park (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Ardèche Gorge Madeleine Caves Grignan Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 19
Viviers to Lyon
You'll have a relaxed cruising day back toward Lyon on the Rhône River. Relax on deck, visit the Salt Therapy Lounge, or take a French cookery lesson. This evening an exclusive acapella choir performs in the 17th-century Trinity Chapel, decorated with Carrara marble.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the Sun Deck
- Visit Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks/POIs Rhône River Lyon Trinity Chapel - Day 20
Lyon
Wake in Lyon, France's culinary capital founded by Romans in 43 BC. Choose a guided tour through hidden traboules and the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, visit medieval walled village Pérouges, or learn silk painting and Lyon's five-century silk heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Pérouges (Scenic Freechoice)
- Silk painting workshop (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Lyon Rhône River Saône River Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Ain River - Day 21
Lyon
Your journey wraps up this morning. You'll say farewell to fellow guests and the crew, heading home with memories of this culinary adventure along the rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Lyon
