Day 1 - Sunday - Sep 10, 2023
Welcome to Bordeaux. Your friendly crew are ready to welcome you onboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond.
Day 2 - Monday - Sep 11, 2023
Enjoy a relaxing morning as you cruise into the beautiful 13th-century port of Libourne. While cruising, perhaps drop into Scenic Culinaire for a French cooking class. Or you could choose to relax in the onboard Salt Therapy Lounge and soak in the healing properties of the salt, or on the Sundeck with a drink in hand as you take in the stunning scenery along the Dordogne River. Spend the afternoon in the nearby town of Saint-Emilion, a visual feast and the jewel of this ancient wine growing region. Saint-Emilion is a medieval village with world famous wineries, beautiful architecture, and fascinating monuments. You'll get the chance to take in all its beauty, and to explore the underground catacombs of the Monolithic Church - a true highlight.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Sep 12, 2023
During your afternoon at leisure, opt to enhance your culinary prowess in Scenic Culinaire, or simply take in the riverside panoramas while cruising towards Pauillac.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Sep 13, 2023
Day 5 - Thursday - Sep 14, 2023
Soak in the vistas as you cruise past the picturesque landscapes of the Garonne River into Cadillac, some of the most beautiful scenic cruising in the Bordeaux region. While onboard, you may choose to hone your cooking skills with a lesson in Scenic Culinaire. Tonight, this remarkable space comes to life when fabulous local entertainers perform live in the Panorama Lounge for a night of entertainment.
Day 6 - Friday - Sep 15, 2023
Day 7 - Saturday - Sep 16, 2023
Day 8 - Sunday - Sep 17, 2023
Tonight, enjoy a special dinner onboard showcasing regional delicacies before an illuminations cruise on the Garonne River.
Day 9 - Monday - Sep 18, 2023
Today explore the unique northern shores of the Gironde Estuary. This afternoon, unwind on the Sun Deck while cruising into the historic port of Blaye.
Day 10 - Tuesday - Sep 19, 2023
Discover the remarkable Blaye region, established to protect the Bordeaux region from invasion. Later, enjoy a cooking class in Scenic Culinaire, or simply relax onboard as we cruise past beautiful uninhabited islands, bound for Bordeaux. Dine at the captain's farewell dinner onboard this evening.
Day 11 - Wednesday - Sep 20, 2023
Board your included flight from Bordeaux to Paris where you will embark on the luxurious Scenic Gem for your 10-night cruise along the magnificent Seine River.
Day 12 - Thursday - Sep 21, 2023
Day 13 - Friday - Sep 22, 2023
This region is also the gateway to the historic Western Front, and this afternoon you'll have the opportunity to gain fascinating insights into the Somme battlefields and learn about what life was like for a soldier during WWI with a fascinating lecture. After dinner, a local patissier will come onboard with a selection of their finest desserts for your dining pleasure.
Day 14 - Saturday - Sep 23, 2023
Day 15 - Sunday - Sep 24, 2023
Relax onboard this morning as you cruise toward the open waters of the English Channel.
Day 16 - Monday - Sep 25, 2023
Day 17 - Tuesday - Sep 26, 2023
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Day 18 - Wednesday - Sep 27, 2023
In a location rich in visual treasures, it's easy to understand why this region of France inspired many of history's most famous artists.
Day 19 - Thursday - Sep 28, 2023
Day 20 - Friday - Sep 29, 2023
Today it's your choice to either spend time exploring France's most celebrated city, or embark on a discovery beyond the city limits.
Day 21 - Saturday - Sep 30, 2023
Your trip concludes after breakfast as you disembark and transfer to Paris airport. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
