20 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Sapphire

Itinerary for May 30, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 05/30/2025Depart from Welcome to spectacular Lyon, France's third largest city and one of its most culturally vibrant with a blend of fascinating history and a sophisticateLyon, France
2Saturday, 05/31/2025Perhaps 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
3Sunday, 06/01/2025Your 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 
4Monday, 06/02/2025This morning your Space-Ship will arrive in Tournon, a hillside village with terraced vineyards, an enchanting castle dating back to the 10th century  
5Tuesday, 06/03/2025This 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
6Wednesday, 06/04/2025Avignon 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
7Thursday, 06/05/2025Wake 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
8Friday, 06/06/2025This 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
9Saturday, 06/07/2025Enjoy 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 
10Sunday, 06/08/2025Wake 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
11Monday, 06/09/2025Board an included flight from Lyon to Porto where you will board the luxurious Scenic Azure for your 10 night cruise along the Douro River.Porto, Portugal
12Tuesday, 06/10/2025Wake 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
13Wednesday, 06/11/2025Your 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  
14Thursday, 06/12/2025This morning join you fellow guests for an excursion to the Varosa Valley, the first demarcation region of sparkling wine. Visit the charming village  
15Friday, 06/13/2025Today 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 
16Saturday, 06/14/2025Wake 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
17Sunday, 06/15/2025Wake 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 
18Monday, 06/16/2025Wake 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 
19Tuesday, 06/17/2025Enjoy 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
20Wednesday, 06/18/2025Wake 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
21Thursday, 06/19/2025Disembark after breakfast this morning transfer to Porto airport for your onward journey. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operat 
 

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