20 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Azure

Itinerary for September 05, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 09/05/2026Depart from Welcome to Porto, Portugal's second city. Built on the hills overlooking the mouth of the Douro River, Porto -; also referred to as Oporto -; this busPorto, Portugal
2Sunday, 09/06/2026Wake in the city of Porto, a 2,000-year-old city that lent its name to the nation of Portugal. And while it is awash in history, it has a youthful vibPorto, Portugal
3Monday, 09/07/2026Your first port of call along the Douro is the quaint village of Entre-os-Rios. From here, you will set out to explore the verdant Douro Valley, with  
4Tuesday, 09/08/2026This morning join you fellow guests for an excursion to the Varosa Valley, the first demarcation region of sparkling wine. Visit the charming village  
5Wednesday, 09/09/2026Today you'll enjoy a relaxing day on board, as you sail towards Vega de Terron. Spend the morning soaking up the sunshine on the Sun Deck as you enjoy 
6Thursday, 09/10/2026Wake this morning in the city of Vega de Terron, located on the border of Portugal and Spain and at the confluence of the Douro and Águeda rivers. ThiSalamanca, Spain
7Friday, 09/11/2026Wake in the village of Pocinho, established as the terminus of the Douro Railway in 1887, a great location to explore more of the Douro Valley. Freech 
8Saturday, 09/12/2026Wake this morning in Pinhão, set on one of the prettiest parts of the Douro River. This small village is surrounded by terraced vineyards and produces 
9Sunday, 09/13/2026Enjoy time at leisure as you continue to sail along the spectacular Douro River. Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive back in Porto this afternoon, wherPorto, Portugal
10Monday, 09/14/2026Wake in Porto, ready for a day of unique experiences, whether that be a ride on a traditional boat, playing a round of golf or sampling wine in one ofPorto, Portugal
11Tuesday, 09/15/2026Board an included flight from Porto to Lyon where you will board the luxurious Scenic Sapphire for your 10 night cruise along the Saône and Rhône RivePorto, Portugal
12Wednesday, 09/16/2026Perhaps wake up to a coffee delivered to your suite by your personal butler and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Crystal Dining as your Scenic Space-ShiLyon, France
13Thursday, 09/17/2026Your Scenic Space-Ship will depart Chalon-sur-Saône early this morning and sail to Tournus, a riverside town founded by the Romans, its dominating abb 
14Friday, 09/18/2026This morning your Space-Ship will arrive in Tournon, a hillside village with terraced vineyards, an enchanting castle dating back to the 10th century  
15Saturday, 09/19/2026This morning you'll have time to relax on board as your Scenic Space-Ship cruises towards the city of Avignon in Provence. Known as the City of the PoAvignon, France
16Sunday, 09/20/2026Avignon is known as the gateway to Provence, a region blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, rolling hills and historic villages. Today you will Avignon, France
17Monday, 09/21/2026Wake up this morning in Arles, a city founded around 56BC by Julius Caesar that remains rich in Roman history and is thought to have the largest numbeArles, France
18Tuesday, 09/22/2026This morning you will arrive in Viviers, often described as an open-air museum for its rich medieval heritage and architecture. Freechoice: Make your Viviers, France
19Wednesday, 09/23/2026Enjoy watching a rolling tapestry of the Rhône River as you sail towards Lyon, the gastronomic heart of France, where you will arrive this evening. So 
20Thursday, 09/24/2026Wake up this morning in Lyon. This fascinating city rivals Paris in the culinary stakes, was home to prestigious chef Paul Bocuse and the Lumiere brotLyon, France
21Friday, 09/25/2026Depart after a wonderful farewell breakfast. Lyon is the end of your cruise, but it will be the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories. This itinerLyon, France
 

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Departure Date 09/05/2026
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