Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the day to explore at your own pace. The Eiffel Tower, Seine River, and Champs-Élysées are all waiting for you whenever you want to check them out. Grab a coffee, take a walk, see what calls to you.
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River - Day 2
Paris
After breakfast, you get to choose your Scenic Freechoice experience. Either join a guided coach tour through the districts to see the Louvre and Les Invalides, or wander the cobblestone streets of Montmartre with its artists and local vineyard. Both options give you a different feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Paris via coach
- Secrets of Montmartre walking tour
Landmarks Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre - Day 3
Paris to Bordeaux
You'll take a high-speed train to Bordeaux after breakfast. Once you arrive, the Scenic Diamond cruise ship welcomes you aboard. From there, you start sailing along the waterways of the Bordeaux wine region, and the real journey begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- High-speed train to Bordeaux
- Welcome aboard Scenic Diamond cruise ship
Landmarks Bordeaux 
- Day 4
Libourne
The morning is relaxed as you cruise to Libourne, a 13th century port town. In the afternoon, head to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, which is a World Heritage site known for its wineries and historic architecture. Your ship stays overnight in Libourne where the Dordogne and Isle rivers meet.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Libourne
- Visit to Saint-Émilion medieval village
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion - Day 5
Libourne
You have choices for how to spend your time in Libourne and the wine region. Take a walking tour of the fortified harbour town, visit a château for wine tasting, learn about sturgeon farming, or join a bread-making workshop at a 19th century water mill. Later the ship heads toward Blaye while you relax on board.
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise toward Blaye
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne
- Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion tasting at château
- Excursion to sturgeon farm with caviar tasting
- Artisanal flour mill tour and bread-making workshop
Landmarks Libourne Saint-Émilion Isle River - Day 6
Blaye
After arriving in Blaye, pick between a guided walking tour or an active citadel exploration of this World Heritage site built to defend Bordeaux. Later that evening, there's a string quartet concert at the 13th century Château d'Agassac set in the Médoc countryside.
Included Activities
- Arrival in Blaye
- Scenic Enrich evening concert at Château d'Agassac
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye
- Active walking tour of Blaye citadel
Landmarks Blaye Citadel Château d'Agassac Gironde Estuary - Day 7
Médoc to Bourg
You wake at Fort Médoc in the famous cabernet sauvignon wine region. In the morning, choose between a coach tour or e-bike ride through vineyards to a winery for tasting. After lunch on board, you cruise to the village of Bourg on a rocky promontory, where the afternoon is yours to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Lunch on board cruise to Bourg
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike
- Bourg with Carriages Museum visit
- Guided cycling along the Captain's Road
- Visit a local estate for Côtes de Bourg wine tasting
Landmarks Fort Médoc Médoc Wine Region Bourg Bourg Castle Gironde Estuary - Day 8
Cadillac
The ship departs early and cruises the Garonne River to Cadillac, a 13th century fortified city with a magnificent château at its center. You can explore Sauternes by coach or e-bike with wine tastings, or take a walking tour of medieval Cadillac's narrow streets and marketplace before visiting the château.
Included Activities
- Cruise from Bordeaux to Cadillac
Optional Activities
- Sauternes by coach with wine tasting
- Sauternes by e-bike with wine tasting
- Walking tour of Cadillac with château visit
Landmarks Cadillac Cadillac Château Sauternes Garonne River - Day 9
Bordeaux
Back in Bordeaux, you choose how to explore this historic trading hub. Take a guided tour of the Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse, join a cycling tour sampling canelé custard cake, or go to a local food market with the chef for a French cooking class. The afternoon is free to wander the waterfront, the Golden Triangle, or visit the La Cité du Vin wine museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux
- Shop with a chef at local market and cooking class at Scenic Culinaire
- Visit La Cité du Vin wine museum
Landmarks Bordeaux Cathedral Place de la Bourse Golden Triangle District La Cité du Vin - Day 10
Bordeaux to Madrid
You board your included flight from Bordeaux to Madrid. After settling into your accommodation, you'll have time to prepare for exploring Spain's capital over the next few days.
Included Activities
- Flight Bordeaux to Madrid
Landmarks Madrid - Day 11
Madrid
This morning you get a guided tour of Madrid starting with the 17th century Austrian Quarter and Sabatini Gardens. You'll see fountains like Cibeles and Neptuno, the bullfighting ring, Royal Palace, and the Templo de Debod, an Egyptian temple from the 2nd century BC. Dinner at a local restaurant ends the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Austrian Quarter Sabatini Gardens Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Las Ventas Bullfighting Ring Royal Palace Templo de Debod - Day 12
Madrid
You decide how to experience Madrid. Visit the Prado Museum with a guide to see art from the 12th to 20th century, or join a walking tour tasting jamón ibérico and croquetas at Mercado de San Miguel. The afternoon is yours for shopping, gardens, or just wandering around however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Prado Museum guided visit
- Tastes of Madrid walking tour with tastings at Mercado de San Miguel
Landmarks Prado Museum Mercado de San Miguel - Day 13
Madrid
After breakfast, you transfer to Madrid airport with memories of your journey through France and Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Madrid airport
