9 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Sapphire

Itinerary for September 23, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 09/23/2026Depart from Welcome to Paris, the City of Light. There are icons at every turn in the French capital, from the chic boutiques of the Champs Elysees to the meanderParis, France
2Thursday, 09/24/2026It's your first morning in Paris, so why not start the day with a pain au chocolat and a café au lait? Paris is a city that has been immortalised in eParis, France
3Friday, 09/25/2026After breakfast, transfer via high speed train to Lyon where your friendly crew will welcome you on board the Scenic Sapphire ready for your cruise alParis, France
4Saturday, 09/26/2026Wake up and arrange for your Personal butler to deliver a coffee to your suite and enjoy breakfast at Crystal Dining before you venture out for the daLyon, France
5Sunday, 09/27/2026You'll wake this morning in the town of Macon, which will be your base for exploring the surrounding south Burgundy region. Macon sits right on the ed 
6Monday, 09/28/2026Cruising downstream, along the Rhône River, your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vienne. Boasting a 2,000-year history, this city is blanketed with RVienne, France
7Tuesday, 09/29/2026This morning you will arrive in Viviers, often described as an open-air museum for its rich medieval heritage and architecture. The town was founded iViviers, France
8Wednesday, 09/30/2026Known as the City of the Popes, Avignon is rich in history and astounding medieval architecture, but also has a youthful energy to it with a buzzing aAvignon, France
9Thursday, 10/01/2026Leaving Avignon early this morning, your Scenic Space-Ship will depart for Arles. Julius Caesar, founded a Roman colony here around 56BC and this coasAvignon, France
10Friday, 10/02/2026Depart after a farewell breakfast. Tarascon is the end of your cruise, but it will be the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories. From here, you wiTarascon, France
 

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Departing from Paris, France
Departure Date 09/23/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 09/23/2026
Interior-
Oceanview-
Balconyfrom $8,280
Suitefrom $8,830

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