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 The glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower twinkling in the night sky, romantic couples walking hand in hand along the banks of the Seine and chic locaParis, France
2Thursday, 09/24/2026After breakfast, explore Paris with your choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions. Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Paris: Journey via coach through thParis, 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, 09/26/2026suite so you can enjoy it in your private Scenic Sun Lounge before you venture out for the day. Sitting at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône riverLyon, France
5Sunday, 09/27/2026You'll wake this morning in the town of Mâcon, which will be your base for exploring the surrounding south Burgundy region. Mâcon sits right on the ed 
6Monday, 09/28/2026Cruising downstream, along the Rhône River, your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vienne early this morning. Boasting a 2,000-year history, this city Vienne, France
7Tuesday, 09/29/2026This morning you will arrive in Viviers, often described as an open-air museum thanks to its rich Medieval heritage and architecture. The town was fouViviers, France
8Wednesday, 09/30/2026Known as the City of the Popes, Avignon is rich in history and astounding Medieval architecture. At the same time, it also has a youthful energy and aAvignon, France
9Thursday, 10/01/2026Depart before dawn and arrive in Arles for breakfast. Founded around 56BC by Julius Caesar, the city has a rich Roman heritage and is thought to have Arles, France
10Friday, 10/02/2026Tarascon is the end of your cruise. Depart after a farewell breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of wonderful memories. From here, you will be transfTarascon, France
 

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Departing from Paris, France
Departure Date 09/23/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 09/23/2026
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