Selected Itinerary
Transfer to the former Roman town of Tarascon, where you’ll be welcomed aboard your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Tonight you can look forward to a rousing welcome reception where our acclaimed hosts Lynn Crawford and Tommy Smythe will be introduced.
Meals Included: Dinner
Tarascon has a distinctly medieval character and impressive castle.
Visit Les Baux, and drop into a local olive farm. Alternatively, visit the Arles Arena on your tour of this once thriving Roman city or choose to join Tommy Smythe on a tour of Isle sur la Sorgue, or perhaps stay on board for a painting class.
Exclusive for Guests: In the afternoon, Lynn will demonstrate the skilled preparation of a special “cold” appetizer. Watch closely so you can make on your own once you return home! Timing of special meal is subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shop with our Scenic chef at the local market before cooking up a storm in Scenic Culinaire, or explore Avignon’s architectural wonder, the Popes’ Palace. Alternatively, take an excursion to Pont du Gard, the impressive Roman aqueduct, or sample the celebrated wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a Côtes du Rhone vineyard.
This afternoon take some time to explore on your own.
After the doors close to the general public at Avignon’s prestigious Palais des Papes, join Lynn Crawford and Tommy Smythe for an exclusive concert inside this elegant 14th century palace.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town of Viviers, nestled between hill and river, and visit the imposing Cathedral, or explore the beautiful provincial town of Grignan.
While cruising to Vienne this afternoon, perhaps join a class in Scenic Culinaire and allow your on board Scenic chef to sharpen your skills in French cookery. Learn how to make a delicious regional dish and of course enjoy a mouth watering taste afterwards.
Exclusive for Guests: Enjoy an onboard evening dinner menu in Crystal dining, customized by acclaimed Food Network celebrity chef and bestselling author, Chef Lynn Crawford and our Scenic chef. Night of special meal is subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a walking tour of Vienne including a visit to the Roman amphitheatre and uncover the fascinating history of this quaint riverside town, once conquered by Julius Caesar. Alternatively, for the more active, take in the picturesque landscapes of this region during a guided cycling tour.
Back on board, perhaps take a masterclass in French cuisine in Scenic Culinaire, or simply relax and view the beautiful vistas as you cruise to Mâcon.
In the afternoon, Lynn Crawford and Tommy Smythe will host an autograph signing session. Day of signing is subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to the ‘Golden Stone’ region of Beaujolais, where you’ll enjoy a tasting of the region’s delicious wines. Alternatively, explore charming Cluny, built around the great Benedictine Abbey, or visit Château de Cormatin, boasting beautiful gardens and 17th century architecture.
In the afternoon, enjoy a talk by design expert Tommy Smythe about the delights of French design. Day of event is subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set on the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon is renowned as the gastronomic heart of France.
Walk Lyon’s hidden traboules, then visit Notre Dame Basilica which offers fabulous views across the city. Alternatively, walk the cobblestone paths in the medieval hilltop town of Pérouges, or join a guided bike ride to Lyon’s Botanical Gardens and Zoo or choose to join Tommy Smythe at the Museum of Fabrics and Decorative Arts.
In the afternoon, enjoy a special talk on local and seasonal produce to French cuisine by award winning chef Lynn Crawford.
Day of event is subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Lyon airport for your onward or homebound flight.
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.
Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast
General Information & Conditions. Please read carefully before booking.
*Super Earlybird and Earlybird Offers – Inventory controlled and may be extended or cancelled at any time without notice.
Valid for new bookings made before April 30, 2021. Save an additional 10% on cruise fare: Super Earlybird offer is available on Sapphire & Diamond deck suites only, excluding the Single Balcony Suite (Category BS). Excludes Category E & D. Super Earlybird offer is for new bookings only and not available for bookings using a Future Travel Credit (FTC) Voucher. Full payment is due 12 months prior to departure for Super Earlybird offers to apply. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the standard Earlybird offers or best available offer will apply. Applicable on the cruise element only, excludes airfares, port charges, hotel stays and other additional items. Prices based on per person twin share in CAD available at advertising deadline, are strictly limited & subject to availability on specific dates, until sold out. Offers not in conjunction with any other offers and may be withdrawn at any time. No retroactivity. A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person is due at time of booking with full payment required 90 days prior to departure. Scenic reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of deposit. Flights are booked in economy class only on Scenic’s choice of airlines and routes. Included flights are booked from 11 major Canadian gateways: YHZ, YYZ, YOW, YUL, YQR, YXE, YWG, YEG, YYC, YVR, & YYJ. Flight departures from all other Canadian cities shall be subject to additional surcharges. Flights are subject to availability of appropriate airline class and once sold out surcharges shall apply. A second non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person is due 11 months prior to travel. If your cruise departs in less than 11 months, the second non-refundable is due immediately. Scenic reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of the second deposit. Full airline terms and conditions apply at all times. Maximum ticket value including taxes is up to $1,550 per person. Airfare credit in lieu of economy airfare and varies by cruise itinerary. Port charges and taxes are included and vary by itinerary. Groups: Offers apply to new groups booked and deposited during promotional period. No retroactivity. Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and are subject to change. All beverages are included except for a very small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits. Salt Therapy Lounge not available on all ships. Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your tour and at times we designate.
‡Flexible Booking Policy
To ensure guests can book with confidence, for all new 2022 bookings Scenic Group are including a flexible booking policy which allows guests to defer travel and transfer to an alternate departure or itinerary up to 60 days prior to travel, with no Scenic Group fee’s (3rd party fees may apply). Please note, final payment due date will remain as per booking conditions; however, this flexible policy allows changes to be made up to 60 days prior to travel.
^Deposit Protection Plan
Complimentary Deposit Protection Plan (DPP) has been included for 2022 Europe river cruise bookings before April 30, 2021. This offer applies to new bookings only as is not applicable for re-bookings made with a Future Travel Credit voucher. Where you cancel a tour or cruise prior to the invoiced final Payment Date, and the Deposit Protection Plan applies, We will hold Your deposit, less any third party cancellation and/or administrative fees incurred by Us, for Our tour products only, (i.e. not products provided by third parties such as air travel), then We will credit the remainder of the deposit towards an alternative tour product, if You book within 24 months of cancellation. The DPP is not combinable with any other exceptional discounts or offers, that may be promoted at the time You pay Your deposit. If You do not rebook within 24 months, or utilise all of Your Deposit, it will be forfeited. If You have booked a tour with an applicable Fly Deal or other Earlybird offer, any airline cancellation fees will be deducted from the deposit amount if flights have been ticketed. The Deposit Protection Plan does not, nor is it intended to, replace travel insurance.
For full terms and conditions refer to 2022 Preview Europe River Cruising Brochure or click here. BC consumer protection #40178.