Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the whole day to explore however you want. Wander through the streets at your own pace, checking out iconic spots like the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. This gives you a chance to get a feel for the city before your organized activities start tomorrow. Take your time and don't worry about fitting everything in right away.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Paris
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Explore Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
After breakfast, you've got choices for the day. Either join a guided coach tour through different Paris neighborhoods, passing by the Louvre and Palais Garnier, or head to Montmartre on your own to explore the artistic area with its cobblestone streets and local artists. There's also a vineyard in the neighborhood if you're interested. Pick whatever appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris by coach - scenic districts, Palais Garnier, Louvre, Les Invalides complex, Seine River banks
- Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour of cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard, artist district
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre - Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
Following breakfast, you'll head to the train station to catch a high-speed train heading to Bordeaux. Once you arrive, you'll board the Scenic Diamond river cruise ship and get settled in. From there, you'll begin your 7-night voyage along the waterways through the Bordeaux wine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- High-speed train transfer to Bordeaux
- Cruise embarkation on Scenic Diamond
- Day 4
Libourne
Spend the morning cruising into Libourne, a port town that dates back to the 13th century. In the afternoon, travel to the nearby medieval village of Saint-Émilion, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its wineries, historic buildings, and as the place where macarons originated. You'll stay overnight in Libourne where two rivers meet.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Libourne
- Visit to Saint-Émilion medieval village
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion 
- Day 5
Libourne
You have several options for exploring around Libourne. Walk through the fortified harbor town, visit local châteaux for wine tastings, check out a sturgeon farm to learn about caviar production, or tour a restored 19th-century mill where you can learn bread-making. Later in the afternoon, relax on the ship as it heads toward Blaye.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne - fortified harbour town with history of wool, wine, salt and wood trade
- Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion - wine tasting at a renowned château
- Excursion to sturgeon farm - caviar production and tasting
- Artisanal flour mill - 19th century water mill tour and bread-making workshop
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion - Day 6
Blaye
The ship arrives in Blaye, home to a UNESCO World Heritage citadel built to protect Bordeaux from attack. During the day, you can choose between a guided walk through the city or a more active tour of the citadel's defense systems. Later, there's a concert at Château d'Agassac featuring classical music from a string quartet in the spectacular 13th-century setting.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Evening concert at Château d'Agassac with string quartet performance
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye - charming city overlooking Gironde Estuary
- Active walking tour of Blaye - citadel exploration with defence system insights by architect Sébastien Vauban
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Château d'Agassac - Day 7
Bourg
You'll wake up at Fort Médoc in the northern part of the Médoc wine region, where some of the world's best Cabernet Sauvignon wines come from. Choose to explore by coach or e-bike while sampling wines at local estates. After lunch on board, the ship sails to the village of Bourg sitting on a rocky hilltop. From there, visit the Carriages Museum, take a cycling tour along the scenic Captain's Road, or do a wine tasting at a local estate.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard)
Included Activities
- Lunch aboard
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach - travel through scenic region to local winery
- Médoc wine tasting by bicycle - e-bike tour through countryside with wine tasting at prestigious estate
- Bourg with Carriages Museum - museum visit inside Bourg Castle grounds
- Guided cycling along the Captain's Road - active cycling tour with panoramic views, captain's homesteads, fishermen huts, and vineyards
- Visit a local estate - Côtes de Bourg wine tasting with panoramic Gironde views
Landmarks Fort Médoc Bourg Bourg Castle - Day 8
Bordeaux to Cadillac
You'll depart Bordeaux early in the morning and cruise along the Garonne River to Cadillac, a 13th-century fortified city centered around an impressive château. Pick from a coach tour of the Sauternes wine region with tastings, an e-bike cycling trip through rolling vineyards where you'll learn about wine production, or a walking tour through medieval Cadillac's narrow streets and marketplace.
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach - coach tour through Sauternes region with château wine tasting
- Sauternes by bike - e-bike cycling through rolling vineyards with wine sampling and grape harvesting lessons
- Walking tour of Cadillac - medieval township exploration with narrow streets, marketplace, and château visit
Landmarks Cadillac Sauternes - Day 9
Bordeaux
This is your final day, and you wake in Bordeaux with several options to choose from. Take a guided tour of highlights like the Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse, cycle through historic neighborhoods while sampling canelés, or shop at a local market with the ship's chef before taking a French cooking class at the Scenic Culinaire school. Spend the rest of your afternoon freely exploring the waterfront, the Golden Triangle district for shopping and architecture, or visiting La Cité du Vin wine museum.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux - Gothic cathedral, Place de la Bourse, and city highlights
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux - guided bike tour with traditional canelé sampling
- Shop with a chef - local market shopping with Scenic's chef, followed by French cooking lesson at Scenic Culinaire
- Self-guided exploration of waterfront
- Visit Golden Triangle district - shopping and beautiful architecture
- Visit La Cité du Vin - interactive and sensory wine museum
Landmarks Bordeaux Cathedral Place de la Bourse La Cité du Vin - Day 10
Bordeaux
Your trip ends in Bordeaux. After breakfast, you'll disembark and transfer to either the airport or train station for your next journey. You're heading home with memories from exploring the rivers and wines of France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembarkation and transfer to Bordeaux airport or train station
