VANCOUVER — Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has expanded its portfolio of wine-focused journeys for 2026, offering guests immersive experiences across various top wine regions in Europe.

Each itinerary will include exclusive tastings (from Bordeaux blends to Rhône Valley varietals and Moselle Rieslings), behind-the-scenes vineyard tours and engaging educational sessions hosted by regional winemakers.

Passengers can customize their journey with Scenic Freechoice excursions and Scenic Enrich experiences, plus additional experiences across the series include onboard culinary demos, pâtissier-crafted desserts, caviar tastings, and private classical concerts in historic châteaux.

Each featured itinerary offers a summer departure, with select journeys also available in the fall. Plus, Scenic has reimagined its popular Central Europe and France river cruises & tours for wine enthusiasts, building on the route’s strong appeal and introducing expanded experiences for guests drawn to the region.

Highlights of the new collection include: Tastes of Bordeaux, Tastes of the South of France, Tastes of the Danube and A Taste of the Rhine.

“Every experience has been thoughtfully reimagined for this special collection, with curated wine-focused activities unique to these departures and designed for travellers who value culture and connection,” said Lisa McCaskill, VP, Canadian Sales and Marketing at Scenic Group Canada. “These itineraries showcase Europe’s most remarkable wine regions through experiences Canadians won’t find anywhere else.”

McCaskill adds that with all fares listed in Canadian dollars, planning is seamless for Canadian travellers. Across the 2026 wine-themed river cruise collection, fares range from $5,095 for select Standard Suites and from $6,580 for Balcony Suites. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

Lead image caption: Scenic Jasper sails through the beautiful Wachau Valley along the Danube