Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the day to yourself. Walk along the Seine at your own pace, stroll down the Champs-Élysées, or find quiet spots tucked away in different neighborhoods. There's no set schedule, just time to get a feel for the city.
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées 
- Day 2
Paris
After breakfast, you'll choose how to spend your morning. Either take a guided coach tour through Paris's main districts and monuments, or head to Montmartre on your own to walk through its artistic streets and see what the neighborhood's known for historically.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Paris via coach through scenic districts and monuments, including Palais Garnier, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
- Scenic Freechoice: Secrets of Montmartre - guided exploration of cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard, and historic artistic district
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Seine River - Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
Following breakfast, you'll head to the train station for the high-speed rail to Bordeaux. Once there, you'll board the Scenic Diamond and start sailing along the Bordeaux region's rivers and waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer via high-speed train to Bordeaux
- Board Scenic Diamond cruise ship
- Day 4
Bordeaux to Libourne
The ship sails toward Libourne while you're on board. After lunch, join a guided tour to Saint-Émilion, a medieval village with stone buildings and a church carved directly into the limestone. You'll dock in Libourne for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Saint-Émilion including the Monolithic Church
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 5
Libourne
This morning you can choose between a walking tour of Libourne, exploring vineyards, cycling through wine country, or trying a paint and sip class. After lunch, the ship heads toward Fort Médoc, so you'll have time to settle back onboard before you sail.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Libourne with local guide covering history of trade
- Scenic Freechoice: Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion excursion with tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac
- Scenic Freechoice: Paint and Pour watercolor class on Sun Deck with local artist and wine sipping
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Château Siaurac - Day 6
Fort Médoc
You'll spend the day in the Médoc wine region with its famous châteaux and vineyards. Pick either a coach or bike tour that includes wine tasting, or go for an upgrade to hear classical music at 13th-century Château d'Agassac.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Médoc wine tasting by coach through Route des Chateaux to local winery
- Scenic Freechoice: Médoc wine tasting by e-bike through countryside with château viewing and estate tasting
Optional Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac with live musicians
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 7
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
The ship sails toward Cadillac while you relax onboard. You can book spa treatments or join a French cooking class if interested. After lunch, you'll arrive in Cadillac, a historic town with character that goes back to 1280.
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
- Scenic Culinaire cooking school class on board
Landmarks Cadillac - Day 8
Cadillac
You'll explore the Sauternes region this morning, known for its sweet wines. Choose between a coach tour or bike ride through the vineyards. In the afternoon, visit Roquetaillade Castle, cycle through Loupiac's wine region, or tour Château Toulouse-Lautrec to see the famous painter's rooms.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Sauternes by coach through vineyards to tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Sauternes by bike through rolling vineyards to tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Roquetaillade Castle guided tour with current family residents
- Scenic Freechoice: Biking in Loupiac wine region with Château Benauge viewing
- Scenic Freechoice: Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour including historic rooms and painter's apartments
Landmarks Roquetaillade Castle Château Benauge Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 9
Cadillac to Bordeaux
Pick a way to explore Bordeaux this morning and afternoon: take a city tour with a guide, go on a cycling adventure, or shop at the food market with the ship's chef. Every option ends with an oyster tasting. If you want, stay after hours to see the Bassins des Lumières digital art show.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bordeaux highlighting Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour of Bordeaux with samples of local canelé pastries
- Scenic Freechoice: Shop with a chef at local food market followed by cooking demonstration on board
- On-board oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay
Optional Activities
- Scenic Enrich: After-hours exclusive access to Bassins des Lumières with Champagne and customized digital art show
Landmarks Bordeaux Cathedral Place de la Bourse Mercado de San Miguel Arcachon Bay Bassins des Lumières - Day 10
Bordeaux
You'll have more time in Bordeaux today with new choices. Check out the Cité du Vin Museum for interactive wine exhibits, take a unique motorbike and sidecar tour, or head to Arcachon to walk through the bayside town and shop at its Baltard market. The afternoon is free before sailing to Bourg.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Cité du Vin Museum visit with local tram transfer and interactive wine discovery journey
- Scenic Freechoice: Tour Bordeaux by motorbike and sidecar with host
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Arcachon bayside town with Baltard food market visit
Landmarks Cité du Vin Museum Arcachon Baltard Market - Day 11
Bourg
Bourg sits on a rocky point with old alleyways, historic walls, and bell towers to explore. You can visit the Carriages Museum, explore the historic town of Saintes, or do a full-day trip to Cognac that includes touring the Rémy Martin estate and tasting brandy.
- Meals
- Lunch (lunch during full day excursion to Cognac)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Bourg with Carriages Museum visit guided tour inside Bourg Castle grounds
- Scenic Freechoice: Historic Saintes guided tour through charming 2,000-year-old town with gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Cognac with walking tour, lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour, and cognac tasting
Landmarks Bourg Castle Saintes Cognac Rémy Martin Estate - Day 12
Bourg to Blaye
You'll arrive in Blaye, where a UNESCO-listed citadel was built long ago to protect Bordeaux. Choose a leisurely walking tour, more active citadel exploring, cycling along the Captain's Road, or visit Château de la Roche Courbon.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Blaye with local guide viewing World Heritage monument
- Scenic Freechoice: Active walking tour of Blaye citadel with guide exploring Vauban's defence system
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling along the Captain's Road
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided visit to Château de la Roche Courbon with fortified castle and manicured gardens
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Château de la Roche Courbon - Day 13
Blaye to Madrid
Your included flight takes you from Bordeaux to Madrid. Once you land, you'll have three nights in Spain's capital to settle in and start getting to know the city.
Included Activities
- Flight from Bordeaux to Madrid
- Day 14
Madrid
A local guide will take you through Madrid's 17th-century Austrian Quarter, showing you the Sabatini Gardens, the Cibeles and Neptuno fountains, the famous bullfighting ring, views of the Royal Palace, and the Egyptian Temple of Debod. Dinner at a local restaurant finishes your evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid including Austrian Quarter, Sabatini Gardens, Cibeles Fountain, Neptuno Fountain, traditional bullfighting ring, Royal Palace panorama, and Templo de Debod
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Templo de Debod Royal Palace of Madrid - Day 15
Madrid
Today you can choose how to spend your time in Madrid. Either visit the Prado Museum with a guide walking through centuries of art from the 12th to 20th centuries, or join a food tour tasting local specialties like jamón ibérico and croquetas at Mercado de San Miguel. The afternoon is yours to shop, relax in gardens, or wander.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Prado Museum visit with guide through 12th-20th century art collections
- Scenic Freechoice: Tastes of Madrid walking tour with local guide sampling local cuisine including jamón ibérico, croquetas, and Mercado de San Miguel visit
Landmarks Prado Museum Mercado de San Miguel - Day 16
Madrid
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Madrid airport, taking with you memories from Paris, the river cruise through Bordeaux, wine tastings, and your time exploring Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Madrid airport
