Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and head straight to the Scenic Sapphire river cruise ship for your transfer. Once on board, spend the afternoon checking out your suite and relaxing on the Sun Deck while taking in views of the city. The ship stays docked overnight, so if you feel like it, you can head out to try some of Lyon's well-known restaurants.
Optional Activities
- Explore gastronomic restaurants and dining venues in Lyon
Landmarks Lyon 
- Day 2
Lyon
Today you pick what interests you most in Lyon. There's a guided tour through the historic traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, or you could visit the medieval village of Pérouges instead. You'll also find a silk painting workshop or cycling through Tête d'or Park if those appeal to you. Later, the ship heads along the Saône River toward Mâcon as evening arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your private Scenic Sun Lounge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in your suite
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviière
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
- Silk Painting Workshop
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'or Park
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviière Pérouges Tête d'or Park - Day 3
Mâcon
You wake up in Mâcon, a nice riverside town that works as your starting point for exploring Burgundy and the surrounding area. Choose from a drive through Beaujolais with tastings from a local vintner, a tour of medieval Cluny and its abbey, visiting Château de Cormatin with its gardens, or seeing an organic goat cheese farm with wine tasting included.
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive with local vintner and wine sampling
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour
- Goat cheese farm visit with cheese tasting and wine
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Beaujolais wine region - Day 4
Vienne
You arrive early in Vienne, which has 2,000 years of Roman history running through it. Pick between a walking tour that covers the Roman theatre and the city's past, or a cycling tour hitting preserved Roman temples, monuments to Emperor Augustus, and Ile Barlet River Island. Both options give you a real sense of what this place was like centuries ago.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
- Cycling tour of Vienne
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus and Livia (Vienne) Ile Barlet River Island - Day 5
Viviers
Viviers appears like an open-air museum with medieval charm and narrow winding lanes that feel like they're stuck in time. You can take a walking tour through the Cathedral of St. Vincent and other buildings, join a French Resistance walking tour with wartime stories, or head to Grignan with its castle and church. By afternoon, you'll cruise toward Avignon and relax on board.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers
- French Resistance Walking Tour
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent (Viviers) Grignan Castle 
- Day 6
Avignon
In Avignon, the City of the Popes, options include a guided walk through the city walls and UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes, a tour of the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, shopping at local markets with a cooking demo from the ship's chef, or wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The afternoon is yours to wander around at your own pace. If you're interested, there's also a private classical concert experience at Palais des Papes in the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes (for Scenic Enrich guests)
- Exclusive classical concert at Palais des Papes
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon including visits to Popes Palace
- Excursion to Pont du Gard
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire (market shopping and cooking demonstration)
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape
- Explore Le Rocher des Doms
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Arles
You depart early and reach Arles by breakfast time. This Roman city founded by Julius Caesar has extensive ruins and inspired many of Van Gogh's paintings. Select from a guided tour of the Roman arena and ruins, an olive farm visit in the Alpilles followed by medieval Le Baux, an on-board painting class celebrating the region's art, or a Provence herbal workshop with lavender fields if visiting late June through mid-August.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast upon arrival in Arles
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including Las Arenas roman arena
- Les Baux & olive farm visit
- On board painting class
- Lavender fields to cream - a Provence herbal workshop
Landmarks Las Arenas (Arles Arena) Le Baux Alpilles region - Day 8
Tarascon to Nice
After breakfast in Tarascon, you take the train to Nice and arrive at the heart of the French Riviera. From there, transfer to your luxury hotel and get settled. Spend the afternoon as you like, exploring palm-lined promenades, wandering through cobbled old towns, or sitting down with a glass of wine and Mediterranean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast in Tarascon
- Train journey to Nice
Optional Activities
- Stroll palm-lined promenades
- Wander cobbled old towns
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais - Day 9
Nice
This morning, a guided walking tour takes you along the Promenade des Anglais with its Mediterranean views and palm trees, then to Place Masséna with its blend of French and Italian architecture. Next, you'll wander through Vieux Nice's narrow cobbled streets with lively markets and artisan shops. Come evening, there's an included dinner at a local restaurant featuring French Riviera cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nice
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Place Masséna Vieux Nice - Day 10
Nice
You decide how to experience the French Riviera today. Head to Monte Carlo for a city tour covering the Prince's Palace, the famous Casino, and the Formula One circuit, or spend time in Saint-Paul de Vence, a medieval town that inspired Picasso and Chagall, with its lively markets and artistic atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Monte Carlo including city tour
- Saint-Paul de Vence
Landmarks Prince's Palace (Monte Carlo) Casino of Monte Carlo Circuit de Monaco Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 11
Nice
Your trip ends today after breakfast. You'll leave Nice with memories of the Côte d'Azur's timeless charm and elegance behind you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
