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France and Portugal Encounter 2027 - 31 Days (14 destinations)

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    You'll arrive in Porto and board your ship for the evening. After settling into your suite, there's a cocktail reception where you can meet fellow travelers and toast to the journey ahead. It's a relaxed start to your Douro River adventure.

    Included Activities

    • Cocktail reception on board
    Landmarks/POIs
    Porto
    Douro River
  2. Day 2

    Porto

    The day gives you choices for how to explore Porto. You can either take a guided tour of Palacio da Bolsa or go for something more active with a cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge and Porto Cathedral. After lunch, you'll learn about Portugal's famous blue tile tradition and create your own tile painting during a workshop.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Porto including Palácio da Bolsa visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Active tour of Porto including cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, walk across bridge towards Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
    • Tile painting workshop
    Landmarks/POIs
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Dom Luis Bridge
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Rua das Flores
  3. Day 3

    Entre-os-Rios to Régua

    You'll stop at Entre-os-Rios and have multiple options for exploring the Douro Valley. Hike the Paiva Walkways, visit a sparkling wine estate at Quinta da Aveleda, or head to the World Heritage city of Guimaraes. Later you'll cruise toward Regua and visit the Douro Museum before settling in for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Paiva Walkways active hike along Paiva River
    • Scenic Freechoice: Quinta da Aveleda sparkling wine estate visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Guimarães including palace and historic collection visit
    • Douro Museum visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Entre-os-Rios
    Douro Valley
    Paiva River
    Quinta da Aveleda
    Guimarães
    Douro Museum
  4. Day 4

    Régua

    This morning you can explore the Varosa Valley and the monastery in Tarouca, visit a family quinta for olive oil lessons, or try other activities. After lunch on board, the afternoon brings more options like touring Lamego, visiting Mateus Palace, or trying your hand at blending Port wine at Quinta de Pacheca.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca and Ucanha excursion including Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca and fortified bridge of Ucanha
    • Scenic Freechoice: Quinta visit with olive oil tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Lamego and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
    • Scenic Freechoice: Mateus Palace visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Port Wine Blending Class at Quinta de Pacheca
    Landmarks/POIs
    Varosa Valley
    Tarouca
    Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca
    Ucanha Fortified Bridge
    Lamego
    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
    Mateus Palace
    Quinta de Pacheca
  5. Day 5

    Régua to Vega de Terrón

    Today is mainly spent cruising through the Vinhateiro wine region. You'll see terraced vineyards, traditional farmhouses, and small villages along the Douro Valley. This World Heritage area was the world's first demarcated wine region back in 1756, and you'll arrive in Vega de Terron by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxed cruise through Vinhateiro wine region
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vinhateiro
    Douro Valley
  6. Day 6

    Vega de Terrón

    You'll wake up at Vega de Terron on the Portugal-Spain border. You can either explore Salamanca with its two historic cathedrals and local market, or visit the village of Freixo de Espada a Cinta to see its silk museum showing Portugal's last hand-processed silk production.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Salamanca Full Day Excursion including guided tour of two cathedrals and market visit with local delicacies tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum visit and guided tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vega de Terrón
    Salamanca
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta
  7. Day 7

    Pocinho

    After waking in Pocinho, a village that was established as the Douro Railway terminus in 1887, you'll choose your morning activity. Visit the Coa Valley Museum to see paleolithic rock art and join a prehistoric workshop, or learn about sweet almond production at Casa Painova with tasting. You'll cruise toward Pinhao in the afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Côa Valley Museum visit including prehistoric workshop
    • Scenic Freechoice: Casa Painova estate visit with sweet almond production demonstration and tasting
    Landmarks/POIs
    Pocinho
    Douro Railway
    Côa Valley Museum
    Casa Painova
  8. Day 8

    Pinhão

    You'll start in Pinhao, surrounded by terraced vineyards known for exceptional Port wine. A transfer takes you to Provesende village where you can wander through the church and old bakery, see traditional handicrafts, and visit Morgadio da Calcada manor for a bola tasting. The afternoon offers kayaking on the Pinhao River, vineyard hikes, or wine tasting options.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Provesende village
    • Wander through Provesende and visit church
    • Visit old bakery in Provesende
    • Witness traditional handicraft in Provesende
    • Visit Morgadio da Calçada manor house with bola tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Kayaking along the Pinhão River
    • Scenic Freechoice: Quinta da Roada vineyard guided hike
    • Scenic Freechoice: Quinta da Roada estate visit and wine tasting with guided walking tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Pinhão
    Provesende
    Morgadio da Calçada
    Pinhão River
    Quinta da Roada
  9. Day 9

    Pinhão to Porto

    You'll have free time as the ship sails back to Porto, arriving this afternoon. This evening, there's an exclusive classical concert at Sao Francisco Church, a 13th century Gothic building with an altar decorated in intricate carved wood and gold.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Classical concert in São Francisco Church
    Landmarks/POIs
    São Francisco Church
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Your final Porto morning includes options like a walking tour of Aveiro with colorful boat rides, golfing at Quinta do Fojo, or wine tasting at Cockburn's Port cellar. The afternoon is free for exploring Porto. Tonight you'll enjoy a farewell dinner and an illumination cruise past the six bridges spanning the Douro.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Aveiro with guided walking tour and moliceiros boat cruise
    • Scenic Freechoice: Round of golf at Quinta do Fojo Golf club
    • Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia at Cockburn's Port cellar with guided visit
    • Farewell dinner on board
    • Illumination cruise through Porto
    Landmarks/POIs
    Aveiro
    Quinta do Fojo Golf Club
    Cockburn's Port Cellar
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  11. Day 11

    Porto to Paris

    You'll take your included flight from Porto to Paris, then transfer to your new ship for the Seine River cruise with Paris as your backdrop.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Paris
  12. Day 12

    Paris to Les Andelys

    After cruising this morning toward Les Andelys, you'll arrive after lunch in this pretty village with Norman-era houses dating back nearly 900 years. Afternoon options include a medieval hike to Chateau Gaillard, a castle tour, a cider farm visit with tasting, or exploring the Renaissance Chateau Gaillon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' medieval-themed walking tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Cider farm visit with production demonstration and tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Les Andelys
    Château Gaillard
    Château Gaillon
  13. Day 13

    Les Andelys to Rouen

    You'll cruise to Rouen, Normandy's capital with over 2,000 years of history. Pick from three guided tours: see the cathedral district and learn about Joan of Arc's 1431 execution, explore the Medieval past as a Viking with an authentic guide, or join a photographer for a digital portrait lesson. This evening there's an expert lecture on WWI with interactive activities about life on the Western Front.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Rouen city tour including cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, and Joan of Arc history
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking exploring Medieval past
    • Scenic Freechoice: Photography discovery with local photographer in Rouen
    • Scenic Enrich: WWI Lecture 'Day in the life of a Tommy' with interactive experience
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rouen
    Rouen Cathedral
    Saint-Maclou
  14. Day 14

    Rouen

    Today in Rouen offers substantial choices. You can taste Normandy cheeses, cider, and calvados from local producers, or take a full day excursion to the Somme Battlefields visiting WWI sites including the Australian National Memorial and Newfoundland Memorial Park. An alternative Somme tour visits additional cemetery sites.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Tastes of Normandy tour with local dairy and fruit orchard producers
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, and Lochnagar Crater
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Thiepval, with Caterpillar Valley Cemetery and Lochnagar Crater visits
    Landmarks/POIs
    Somme Battlefields
    Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre)
    Franco-Australian Museum
    Newfoundland Memorial Park
    Lochnagar Crater
    Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
    Caterpillar Valley Cemetery
  15. Day 15

    Rouen to Honfleur

    You'll cruise west to Honfleur, a colorful port city on the edge of the English Channel and birthplace of Impressionism. A guided walking tour shows the Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities. Free time follows for exploring the cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, restaurants, and galleries. Tonight features a lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day life.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Honfleur including Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
    • Scenic Enrich: On board lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day campaign
    Landmarks/POIs
    Honfleur
    Church of Sainte-Catherine
    Garden of Personalities
  16. Day 16

    Honfleur

    You'll spend a full day in Honfleur learning about its WWII role. Pick from multiple Freechoice excursions like the US-focused Normandy Beaches tour starting at Utah Beach, the UK-focused tour visiting Bayeux and Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian tour starting at Abbey d'Ardenne and including Juno Beach, or a Bayeux tour focused on Notre Dame Cathedral.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Bayeux tour including Notre Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks/POIs
    Utah Beach
    Sainte-Mère-Église
    Omaha Beach
    Omaha Beach Memorial
    Bayeux
    Bayeux War Cemetery
    Museum of the Battle of Normandy
    Landing Museum at Arromanches
    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
  17. Day 17

    Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux

    You'll cruise inland early to Caudebec-en-Caux, a Medieval town on a Seine curve with riverfront homes and gardens. It survived WWII bombardments, preserving historic buildings like the 15th century Notre Dame. Morning Freechoice includes e-biking to the Victor Hugo Museum in Villequier, touring Benedictine Palace in Fecamp with liquor tasting, walking with a local about French Resistance, or touring an abbey to learn Normandy's spiritual heritage.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum visit on e-bike
    • Scenic Freechoice: Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace excursion with guided tour and tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Tales of the French Resistance walking tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Normandy Abbey Road guided tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Caudebec-en-Caux
    Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux
    Villequier
    Victor Hugo Museum
    Fécamp
    Bénédictine Palace
  18. Day 18

    Caudebec-en-Caux to La Roche-Guyon

    You'll dock in Vernon, a historically rich border town between Normandy and France near Giverny where Claude Monet lived for over 40 years. Morning Freechoice options include visiting Monet's House and Garden with its Japanese-inspired water garden, or self-guided biking from Vernon to Giverny (about five kilometers each way). Back on board, there's a painting class. Later you'll cruise toward La Roche-Guyon for an exclusive evening experience.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Drink and splendid classical concert featuring French composers)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Monet's House and Garden tour with free time
    • Scenic Freechoice: Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny
    • On board painting class
    • Scenic Enrich: Château de La Roche-Guyon visit with tour of orchard gardens, decorative interiors, and classical concert featuring French composers
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vernon
    Giverny
    Monet's House and Garden
    La Roche-Guyon
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
  19. Day 19

    La Roche-Guyon to Conflans-Saint-Honorine

    You'll wake in Conflans-Saint-Honorine, a Medieval town where the Seine and Oise rivers meet. A castle built by monks in the 9th century made this a pilgrimage site for over 700 years. You can wander quiet streets, sip coffee at outdoor cafes, and choose from Freechoice options like visiting Auvers-Sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, touring Chateau de Chantilly or Versailles, exploring the inland transport museum, or visiting Chateau de Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine's residence. Then you'll cruise back to Paris.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church and Van Gogh's room with free time
    • Scenic Freechoice: Château de Chantilly guided tour with gardens and free time (or Versailles Palace and Garden if Tuesday)
    • Scenic Freechoice: Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) active tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Château de Malmaison tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Conflans-Saint-Honorine
    Auvers-Sur-Oise
    Notre Dame de l'Assomption
    Van Gogh's Room
    Château de Chantilly
    Versailles Palace and Garden
    Musée de la Batellerie
    Château de Malmaison
  20. Day 20

    Paris

    Back in Paris, you have time to tackle bucket-list items like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, or explore areas like the trendy Marais District, the Opera Garnier, or take a coach tour to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte which inspired Versailles. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace, people-watch on the Champs-Elysee, climb the Eiffel Tower, visit Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge, or stay on board.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Trendy Marais guided walking tour with local Parisian guide
    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Paris city coach tour including Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Scenic Freechoice: Opera Garnier tour with ornately decorated rooms and grand staircases
    • Scenic Freechoice: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte coach tour with gardens
    Landmarks/POIs
    Marais District
    Eiffel Tower
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Champs-Élysée
    Arc de Triomphe
    Concorde Square
    Opera Garnier
    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
    Montmartre
    Moulin Rouge
  21. Day 21

    Paris to Lyon

    You'll take your included flight from Paris to Lyon where you'll board the Scenic Sapphire for a 10-night cruise along the Rhone and Saone Rivers.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lyon
  22. Day 22

    Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône

    You'll cruise north into Burgundy wine region toward Chalon-sur-Saone. Spend a relaxed morning on board with coffee brought to your suite or time in the lounge. Chalon-sur-Saone features half-timbered houses and a Gothic cathedral, and it's near Beaune, a walled Medieval town in the heart of Burgundy wine country. Morning Freechoice options include visiting a local wine estate to join winemakers in vineyards, touring Beaune with the Les Hospices museum, or learning about WWII on the Franco-German demarcation line.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Burgundy wine discovery at local estate with vineyard visit and wine tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices including Gothic hospital museum with free time
    • Scenic Freechoice: WWII in Chalon-sur-Saône exploring French Resistance and demarcation line
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chalon-sur-Saône
    Beaune
    Les Hospices de Beaune
  23. Day 23

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournon

    You'll cruise south before dawn, arriving early in Tournus, a Roman-founded riverside town with a Romanesque abbey. This is a gastronomy center with two Michelin-starred restaurants surrounded by Southern Burgundy vineyards. Morning activities include admiring Renaissance architecture at Chateau de Cormatin, attending a cooking demonstration at the world's longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant Georges Blanc, or visiting a truffle farm with truffle-hunting dogs. This afternoon you'll see a cooperage demonstration about barrel making, then cruise to Tournon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Château de Cormatin
    • Scenic Freechoice: Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Vonnas
    • Scenic Freechoice: Truffle Tasting at local truffle farm
    • Cooperage demonstration
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tournus
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc Restaurant
    Vonnas
    Tournon
  24. Day 24

    Tournon

    You'll arrive in Tournon, a hillside village with terraced vineyards, a 10th century castle, and cobblestoned streets in the Northern Rhone Valley wine region known for Syrah and white varietals. Morning Freechoice options include tasting famed Cotes du Rhone wines with expert guidance, hiking through famous sloping vineyards, exploring the ancient town and crossing France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage with Valrhona chocolatiers, or cycling the Via Rhona route between towns. The afternoon is free to explore, and tonight there's a dessert buffet from a local patissier.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Côtes du Rhône Tasting with local wine expert
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hiking through Tournon vineyards with local wine production learning and tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Tournon including castle and France's oldest suspension bridge crossing to Tain l'Hermitage
    • Scenic Freechoice: Biking along the Rhône on Via Rhona route between Tournon and Gun
    • Dessert buffet on board from local pâtissier
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tournon
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
    Valrhona
  25. Day 25

    Tournon to Avignon

    You'll have a relaxing morning cruising south, with time for a massage or relaxing on the Sun Deck. After lunch you'll dock in Avignon, known as the City of the Popes and home to the World Heritage Palais des Papes, the 14th century papal residence. The region is known for artisan products like olive oil, lavender, and chocolates. Choose a guided walking tour, visit the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct with museum, or kayak beneath it. Tonight enjoy an exclusive gala dinner inside Palais des Papes' banquet hall with classical quartet performance.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private gala dinner inside Palais des Papes' banquet hall with classical quartet performance)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace and cobblestone streets
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Pont du Gard aqueduct with museum visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Kayaking at Pont du Gard beneath the World Heritage-listed aqueduct
    • Scenic Enrich: Private gala dinner inside Palais des Papes' banquet hall with classical quartet performance
    Landmarks/POIs
    Avignon
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
    Gardon River
  26. Day 26

    Avignon

    If you wake early, step onto your balcony to watch the sun rise over Avignon's ancient rooftops. Today you can explore gourmet charms or surrounding villages and Provence. Freechoice options include wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape surrounded by vineyards famous for grenache, an excursion to Luberon Valley villages and Senanque Abbey, shopping with a chef at Avignon Market followed by a cooking demonstration, or visiting the Lavender Museum with its adjoining field and the Ochre Trail in Roussillon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Wines of the Popes wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
    • Scenic Freechoice: Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
    • Scenic Freechoice: Lavender Museum visit with adjacent field and Roussillon village tour with Ochre Trail
    Landmarks/POIs
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Luberon Valley
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Avignon Market
    Scenic Culinaire
    Lavender Museum
    Roussillon
    Ochre Trail
  27. Day 27

    Avignon to Arles

    You'll cruise through Provence early to arrive in Arles, the southernmost point just kilometers from the Mediterranean. Founded by Julius Caesar over 2,000 years ago, the city holds the largest number of Roman ruins outside Rome itself. Vincent Van Gogh lived here in 1888 and drew inspiration for many masterpieces. Morning Freechoice includes discovering vineyards producing Provence's signature rose, taking a guided tour of Roman ruins, or visiting Carrieres de Lumieres immersive digital art space before exploring the Medieval village of Les Baux. Afterward you'll paint your own masterpiece during an on board painting class.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Provence in Pink Rosé wine tasting tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Arles including Roman ruins visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières immersive digital art space
    • On board painting class
    Landmarks/POIs
    Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
    Itinerary Image 1
  28. Day 28

    Arles to Viviers

    You'll cruise north overnight, arriving in Viviers early morning. Founded in the fifth century, this city is often described as an open-air museum where little seems to have changed in 1,600 years. Narrow lanes wind through the historic town bordered by Cotes du Rhone vineyards. Morning options include a walking tour admiring Cathedral of St Vincent with Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, or a French Resistance walking tour. Afternoon choices include Cotes du Rhone Villages wine tasting, exploring Ardeche Nature Park and the Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with its Palaeolithic cave replica, or traveling to beautiful Grignan de Provence.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St Vincent
    • Scenic Freechoice: French Resistance Walking Tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum excursion
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle and Collegiate Church visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Viviers
    Cathedral of St Vincent
    Ardèche Nature Park
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
    Grignan de Provence
  29. Day 29

    Viviers to Lyon

    You'll spend the day cruising back toward Lyon on your ship. Admire the Rhone River vistas, taste local wines over lunch, or join a French cookery lesson. This evening you'll step into the grand Trinity Chapel, a Baroque beauty with an interior covered in Carrara marble. Scenic guests will enjoy an exclusive acapella choir performance enhanced by the chapel's acoustics.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting over lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting over lunch
    • French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    • Scenic Enrich: Private visit to Trinity Chapel with exclusive acapella choir performance
    Landmarks/POIs
    Trinity Chapel
  30. Day 30

    Lyon

    Your final day brings you to Lyon, France's culinary capital, sitting where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. The city has over 4,000 restaurants including 20 Michelin-starred establishments. Morning Freechoice includes a guided coach tour past Roman ruins and secret traboules passageways plus Notre Dame Basilica for city views, traveling to Medieval walled village Perouges perched on a hill, or joining a silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's textile heritage from the 15th century.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Lyon including Roman ruins, traboules, and Notre Dame Basilica
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
    • Scenic Freechoice: Silk painting workshop
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lyon
    Notre Dame Basilica
    Pérouges
    Ain River
  31. Day 31

    Lyon

    Your journey concludes this morning. You'll say farewell to fellow guests and the Scenic crew, taking with you vivid memories of France's most famous wine regions and riverside cities along the Rhone and Seine.

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  • Yvette
    · May 31st, 2024
    Fabulous cruise, fabulous staff, food, cleanliness of ship all first class!
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  • Judy
    · May 31st, 2024
    Staff, food, and accommodations were absolutely amazing! We we blown away
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  • CHYE
    · October 10th, 2023
    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before February 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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