Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and transfer to the Scenic Sapphire, where you can settle into your suite and get comfortable. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like - relax on the Sun Deck taking in views of the city, or wander around the ship and familiarize yourself with it. Since the ship stays docked overnight, you have the option to head into Lyon's dining scene if you're interested in checking out why the city has such a strong food reputation.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lyon's dining and shopping scene
Landmarks Lyon - Day 2
Lyon
You'll choose from several options to explore Lyon. You could take a guided tour walking through hidden traboules (those secret passageways) and see the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, or head to the medieval walled village of Pérouges instead. If you're interested in textiles, there's a silk painting workshop that teaches you about Lyon's 500-year silk history. Cycling to the Tête d'or Park is another choice if you prefer a more active morning. By evening, the ship starts cruising along the Saône River toward Mâcon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your private Scenic Sun Lounge), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast in your suite
- Scenic Freechoice activities (one activity of choice)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval village (high fitness level recommended)
- Silk Painting Workshop
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'or Park
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière Pérouges Tête d'or Park - Day 3
Mâcon
You'll wake up in Mâcon, situated at the edge of Burgundy wine country with its pastel buildings and historic churches. Your Scenic Freechoice options include driving through the rolling Beaujolais vineyards to meet a winemaker, exploring the medieval town of Cluny with its famous Benedictine Abbey, touring the 1606 Château de Cormatin with its gilded rooms and gardens, or visiting an organic goat cheese farm to learn about production and taste local cheese paired with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Scenic Freechoice activities (one activity of choice)
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive and wine tasting with local vintner
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour
- Goat cheese farm visit with tasting and local wine
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Cluny Château de Cormatin Beaujolais wine region - Day 4
Vienne
You'll arrive early in Vienne, a city layered with 2,000 years of history and Roman structures. There's a terraced theatre, a first century temple, ancient baths, and the Vienne Pyramid from the Roman circus to see. You can either take a guided walking tour that focuses on the well-preserved Roman Theatre and other sites, or go on a cycling tour that takes you past the temple, monuments to Emperor Augustus, bath houses, villas, workshops, and Ile Barlet River Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Scenic Freechoice activities (one activity of choice)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
- Cycling tour of Vienne
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Vienne Pyramid Temple of Augustus and Livia (Vienne) 
- Day 5
Viviers to Avignon
Viviers feels like an open-air museum with narrow, zig-zagging lanes that seem largely unchanged over 1,600 years. You'll pick between a guided walking tour exploring monuments and the Cathedral of St. Vincent, a French Resistance walking tour, or an excursion to Grignan with its dominating castle and Collegiate Church. After lunch, you'll return to the ship and relax as it cruises toward Avignon, the gateway to Provence with its vineyards and lavender fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Scenic Freechoice activities (one activity of choice)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers
- French Resistance walking tour
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Grignan Château de Grignan 
- Day 6
Avignon
You'll explore Avignon, the former papal capital surrounded by fortified walls. The Palais des Papes and the famous Pont d'Avignon are the main attractions here. Your options include a guided walking tour covering the city and Pope's Palace, visiting the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct, shopping at the local market with the chef followed by a cooking demonstration, or wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape. The afternoon gives you free time, and this evening features an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience: a private classical concert held inside the Palais des Papes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Scenic Freechoice activities (one activity of choice)
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive classical concert at Palais des Papes
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace
- Excursion to Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct)
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape
- Climb Le Rocher des Doms for views over the city
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf du Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Arles
You'll depart before dawn and arrive in Arles for breakfast. This ancient city founded by Julius Caesar in 56 BC has the largest collection of Roman ruins outside Rome itself, including theatres, baths, and administrative buildings. You can choose a guided walking tour to see the Roman arenas, visit olive farms in the Alpilles region and the medieval city of Les Baux, take an on board painting class inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, or explore lavender fields and herb production at an organic farm (available late June to mid-August typically).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Scenic Freechoice activities (one activity of choice)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with Las Arenas Roman arena
- Les Baux and olive farm visit
- On board painting class
- Lavender fields to cream - Provence herbal workshop
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre (Las Arenas) Les Baux de Provence Alpilles 
- Day 8
Tarascon to Nice
You'll arrive in Tarascon, where your cruise ends. After a farewell breakfast, you'll transfer to Nice airport for your flight home or onward travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
