Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon by 7:00 PM and head to Scenic Sapphire for your transfer. After getting settled, there's time to check out your suite and relax on the Sun Deck while taking in views across the city.
Landmarks/POIs Lyon - Day 2
Chalon-sur-Saône
The ship cruises through Burgundy wine country toward Chalon-sur-Saône. You can join a guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices, try wine tasting at a local estate, or learn about WWII history along the old Demarcation Line.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Rhône River
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices de Beaune
- Burgundy wine tasting at local estate
- WWII walking tour - Life on the Franco-German demarcation line
Landmarks/POIs Beaune Les Hospices de Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône - Day 3
Tournus
Starting early to catch the river scenery as the ship heads to Tournus. Morning choices include a guided tour of Château de Cormatin, truffle tasting with a local farmer, or a cooking demonstration by three-star Michelin chef Georges Blanc. By afternoon, all guests watch a cooperage demonstration about barrel-making traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration - barrel-making craft
- Cruise to Tournus
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Château de Cormatin
- Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer
- Orientation tour of Vonnas and cooking demonstration at Georges Blanc restaurant
- Visit to village museum created by Chef Blanc
Landmarks/POIs Tournus Château de Cormatin Vonnas - Day 4
Tournon
You'll dock in Tournon, which overlooks terraced vineyards and a 10th-century castle. Morning activities let you choose between a walking tour with castle visit, hiking through vineyards with wine tasting, or cycling along the Rhône River. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, then everyone gathers for an aperitif on the castle terrace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif on Tournon Castle terrace with views
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon including castle visit
- Hiking through vineyards with wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône River to Glun
- Free time to explore town or cross suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Glun - Day 5
Avignon
After lunch, the ship docks in Avignon. You can join guided walking tours, visit the Pont du Gard aqueduct, or go kayaking beneath it. Later, there's an option for an exclusive gala dinner and classical concert at the Popes' Palace.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon and Popes' Palace
- Excursion to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard on Gardon River
- Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert at Popes' Palace (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard - Day 6
Avignon
A full day in Avignon to explore Provence further. Options include visiting Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey, shopping at local markets with the chef for a cooking class, touring a lavender museum and the village of Roussillon, or wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
- Shop with chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Lavender Museum with guided tour of Roussillon
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Landmarks/POIs Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 7
Arles
The ship reaches Arles, an ancient Roman city with connections to Vincent Van Gogh. You can choose a guided walking tour including the Roman amphitheatre, visit Les Baux with immersive art installations, tour an olive farm with Provençal recipes, or visit a lavender farm with an herbal workshop. The afternoon is free or you can join a painting class on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles and Arènes d'Arles amphitheatre
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive installation
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill tour
- Lavender fields to cream - Provence Herbal Workshop
- Onboard painting class with Vincent Van Gogh theme
- Free time to explore Arles
Landmarks/POIs Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 8
Viviers
Arriving in medieval Viviers, often called an open-air museum. Morning options include a walking tour with a local guide or a French Resistance tour. Later, you can explore Ardèche Nature Park with its cave museum, hike through Ardèche with the Madeleine Caves, or visit the provincial town of Grignan and its castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers
- French Resistance walking tour
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
- Ardèche National Park and Madeleine Cave hike
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Madeleine Caves Grignan - Day 9
Rhône River Cruise to Lyon
This is a relaxed day cruising back toward Lyon. You can enjoy the Sun Deck, Salt Therapy Lounge, or join a French cookery lesson at Scenic Culinaire. In the evening, there's an exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel, a 17th-century Baroque building.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Rhône River
- Exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson at Scenic Culinaire
- Relax at Salt Therapy Lounge
- Sun Deck relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Trinity Chapel - Day 10
Lyon
A full day in Lyon, France's culinary capital where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. Morning activities include a guided tour exploring historic traboules and the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, visiting the medieval village of Pérouges, or a silk painting workshop about the city's 500-year silk heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
- Silk painting workshop
Landmarks/POIs Lyon Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Paris
After boarding an included flight from Lyon to Paris, you'll transfer to Scenic Gem for a 10-night cruise along the Seine River.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lyon to Paris
Landmarks/POIs Paris - Day 12
Les Andelys
Cruising along the Seine to Les Andelys, the ship arrives after lunch. This 900-year-old Norman village overlooks King Richard the Lionheart's castle. You can choose afternoon activities including a medieval-themed castle hike, a town tour with castle visit, a cider farm visit, or exploring the Renaissance-era Château Gaillon.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Seine River
Optional Activities
- Medieval-themed hiking tour to Château Gaillard
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
- Normandy cider farm visit
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour
Landmarks/POIs Les Andelys Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 13
Rouen
Spending the day in Rouen, Normandy's capital with 2,000 years of history. Morning choices include a city tour seeing the 'city of a hundred spires', a Viking-themed guided tour with a costumed guide, or a photography discovery class. In the evening, there's an interactive WWI lecture on trench warfare and soldier experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture - Day in the life of a Tommy (interactive evening)
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour with cathedral district and Joan of Arc history
- Guided tour with Rollo the Viking
- Photography discovery class
- Free time after tours
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Rouen Cathedral Saint-Maclou Quarter - Day 14
Rouen
Another full day in Rouen to explore regional military history or sample local gourmet delicacies. You can join a Normandy food tour with cheeses and cider, take full-day Somme Battlefields excursions with various memorial sites, or download the Sir John Monash Centre app before the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Normandy - cheese, cider and calvados tasting tour
- Somme Battlefields excursion with Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Somme Battlefields excursion with Thiepval
Landmarks/POIs Somme Battlefields Newfoundland Memorial Park Thiepval Memorial Sir John Monash Centre Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Lochnagar Crater Franco-Australian Museum - Day 15
Honfleur
The ship cruises west to Honfleur, a colorful port city where Impressionism was born. You'll enjoy a guided walking tour of the Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities, then have free time to explore. An evening lecture covers Operation Fortitude and D-Day life in Honfleur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur
- Evening lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore
Landmarks/POIs Honfleur Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 16
Honfleur
A full day in Honfleur to explore WWII significance. Options include D-Day Normandy Beach tours with US, UK, or Canadian focus and various memorial sites, or a guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral with time for medieval exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches excursion - US history focused with Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Omaha Beach
- Normandy Beaches excursion - UK history focused with Bayeux, D-Day landing sites and cemeteries
- Normandy Beaches excursion - Canadian history focused with Juno Beach Centre
- Bayeux tour with Notre Dame Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Utah Beach Omaha Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches Landing Museum British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 17
Caudebec-en-Caux
Cruising inland to Caudebec-en-Caux, a medieval riverside town. Morning activities include an e-bike tour to Villequier with the Victor Hugo Museum, a coach transfer to Fécamp with Bénédictine Palace tour and liquor tasting, a French Resistance walking tour, or exploring Normandy's spiritual heritage along Abbey Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- E-bike cycle tour to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace tour with tasting
- French Resistance walking tour
- Normandy Abbey Road spiritual heritage tour
Landmarks/POIs Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 18
La Roche-Guyon
Spending the morning in Vernon, a town with rich heritage. You can visit Claude Monet's House and Garden in nearby Giverny or take a self-guided e-bike tour to Giverny, with an optional painting class on board. The ship then cruises to La Roche-Guyon for an exclusive evening with a classical concert at the 16th-century Château de La Roche-Guyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden tour in Giverny
- Self-guided e-bike tour to Giverny
- Onboard painting class
Landmarks/POIs Vernon Giverny Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 19
Conflans-Saint-Honorine
Waking at Medieval Conflans-Saint-Honorine where the Seine and Oise rivers meet. Morning choices include visiting Auvers-Sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted his final works, touring Château de Chantilly or Versailles if closed Tuesday, visiting the Inland Water Transport Museum, or exploring Château de Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine's residence. The afternoon brings a cruise back to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise with Van Gogh's room
- Château de Chantilly guided tour (or Versailles Palace if Tuesday)
- Musée de la Batellerie - Inland Water Transport Museum
- Château de Malmaison tour
Landmarks/POIs Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 20
Paris
A full day in Paris with several options. You can join a guided walking tour of the trendy Marais district with a local Parisian, take a highlights coach tour covering the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, tour the Opéra Garnier, or take a day trip to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The afternoon is free to visit the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, or relax on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais guided walking tour with local Parisian
- Highlights of Paris city coach tour
- Opéra Garnier tour
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte day trip
- Free time to explore Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, or other attractions
Landmarks/POIs Marais District Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opéra Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 21
Paris to Porto
After boarding an included flight from Paris to Porto, you'll transfer to Scenic Azure for a 10-night cruise along the Douro River in Portugal.
Included Activities
- Flight from Paris to Porto
Landmarks/POIs Porto - Day 22
Porto
Waking in Porto, a 2,000-year-old city with a youthful vibe and rich sensory experiences. Morning activities include a guided tour featuring the Palácio da Bolsa or an active tour with a cable car ride across Dom Luis bridge and Porto Cathedral. In the afternoon, there's a tile painting workshop to learn about Portugal's iconic decorative tiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto with Palácio da Bolsa
- Active tour including cable car and Dom Luis bridge
Landmarks/POIs Porto Palácio da Bolsa Vila Nova de Gaia Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 23
Regua
The ship reaches Entre-os-Rios for your first Douro port. Morning options include hiking along the Paiva River, touring Quinta da Aveleda sparkling wine estate, or visiting Guimarães, the 'cradle of Portugal'. Later you'll cruise to Regua and visit the excellent Douro Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Paiva Walkways hiking tour
- Quinta da Aveleda sparkling wine producer tour
- Excursion to Guimarães with palace tour
Landmarks/POIs Entre-os-Rios Paiva River Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Regua Douro Museum - Day 24
Regua
Morning activities at Regua include exploring the Varosa Valley with Tarouca monastery and Ucanha bridge, visiting a Quinta for olive oil tasting, or other regional options. After lunch on board, afternoon choices include an excursion to Lamego with its Cathedral tour, a Mateus Palace visit, or a Port wine blending class at Quinta de Pacheca.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha tour
- Quinta visit with olive tasting
- Excursion to Lamego with Cathedral tour
- Mateus Palace tour
- Port Wine Blending Class at Quinta de Pacheca
Landmarks/POIs Varosa Valley Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Lamego Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 25
Vinhateiro Wine Region
A relaxed cruise through the spectacular Vinhateiro wine growing region with views of terraced vineyards, traditional red-roofed farmhouses, and tiny villages. The ship arrives in Vega de Terrón this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Vinhateiro wine growing region
Landmarks/POIs Vinhateiro Douro Valley Vega de Terrón - Day 26
Vega de Terrón
Waking in Vega de Terrón on the Portugal-Spain border. Morning choices include a full-day Salamanca excursion visiting two cathedrals with market and local delicacies, or touring Freixo de Espada à Cinta with its silk museum, Portugal's only remaining handcrafted silk processing location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salamanca Full Day Excursion with two cathedrals and market
- Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum
Landmarks/POIs Vega de Terrón Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 27
Pocinho
Waking in Pocinho, established as the Douro Railway terminus in 1887. Morning activities include visiting the Côa Valley Museum with paleolithic rock art and pre-historic workshop, or Casa Painova estate for a sweet almond production demonstration with tasting of almonds, olives, and fruit products. The afternoon brings a cruise toward Pinhão.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Côa Valley Museum visit with pre-historic workshop
- Village life in Côa Valley at Casa Painova estate
Landmarks/POIs Pocinho Côa Valley Museum Casa Painova Pinhão - Day 28
Pinhão
Waking in pretty Pinhão surrounded by terraced vineyards producing exceptional Port wine. Morning transfers take you to the charming village of Provesende on a plateau with views. There's time to explore the village, church, bakery, traditional handicrafts, and Morgadio da Calçada manor house with bola tasting. Afternoon options include kayaking on the Pinhão River, a vineyard hiking tour, or Quinta tasting at Quinta da Roêda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Provesende and village exploration
- Tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calçada manor house
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along Pinhão River
- Quinta vineyard hike through Quinta da Roêda
- Quinta tasting at Quinta da Roêda
Landmarks/POIs Pinhão Provesende Morgadio da Calçada Quinta da Roêda - Day 29
Porto
Enjoying leisure time sailing along the spectacular Douro River. Scenic Azure arrives back in Porto this afternoon. The evening features an exclusive classical music concert at São Francisco Church, a 13th-century Gothic church with an ornately carved and gilded altar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at São Francisco Church (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Leisure time on board
Landmarks/POIs Porto São Francisco Church - Day 30
Porto
A full day in Porto with unique experiences. You can join a guided walking tour of the canal city Aveiro with a moliceiros flat-bottomed boat cruise, play 6 holes at Quinta do Fojo Golf Club, or try wine tasting at Cockburn's Port in Vila Nova de Gaia. The afternoon is free to explore, then there's a farewell dinner on board, preceded by an illumination cruise viewing Porto's six bridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner onboard
- Illumination cruise through Porto
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro with moliceiros boat cruise
- Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf Club
- Wine tasting at Cockburn's Port in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Free time to explore Porto
Landmarks/POIs Porto Aveiro Quinta do Fojo Golf Club Cockburn's Port Vila Nova de Gaia - Day 31
Porto
The cruise concludes in Porto. You'll disembark and depart with memories of your journey across Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Porto
