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20 Night Iconic France Cruise and Land Tour

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20 Night Iconic France Cruise and Land Tour

From Bordeaux, (France) to Lyon, (France)

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Scenic Diamond
Scenic Cruises
5 Stars

Cruise #: 14022045

Sail Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Return Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$14,760
Suite		$20,760

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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20 Night Iconic France Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - May 10, 2026

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Bordeaux, France

Your journey starts in Bordeaux on a luxurious river cruise. Your friendly crew are ready to receive you onboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond. Bordeaux is one of the most desirable places in France to live and visit, with its waterfront rich in architecture and bustling with locals and visitors promenading, sipping coffee or wine from the surrounding renowned vineyards, a landscape that's also dotted with beautiful castles. ...
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Monday - May 11, 2026

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Bordeaux, France

Libourne, France

Bus Travel

Saint-Emilion, France

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Libourne, France

This morning is spent onboard relaxing as you cruise into the beautiful 13th-century port of Libourne. Head up to the Sun Deck to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the scenery along the Dordogne River rolling by. Or perhaps drop into Scenic Culinaire for a French cooking class. Spend the afternoon in the nearby town of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval village with world-famous wineries, beautiful architecture, and historic monuments. You will enjoy a guided tour of the caves and catacombs beneath the city, including a Monolithic Church built from limestone, whose 38-meter-long bell tower can be seen above ground. This evening, your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight in Libourne. ...
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Tuesday - May 12, 2026

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Libourne, France

Fort Medoc, France

Wednesday - May 13, 2026

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Fort Medoc, France

The name Medoc is synonymous with exceptional wines. Considered the world's leading red wine producer, Medoc has been a winemaking region since the 18th century. Today you will have the chance to explore this remarkable wine region.

Thursday - May 14, 2026

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Cadillac, France

This morning will be spent cruising towards Cadillac. Founded in the 13th century, the charming, fortified city of Cadillac is centered around its magnificent chateau. Seventeenth-century French explorer Anthony Laumet rose high in the French fur trade and in 1701 established the port of Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit, which would become modern day Detroit where the American auto industry began. The Cadillac car is named in his honor. ...
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Friday - May 15, 2026

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6

Cadillac, France

Today, you have the choice between many different experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles.

Saturday - May 16, 2026

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Bordeaux, France

This morning you will wake in the fascinating city of Bordeaux, which you can explore by foot, bike, or through a cooking class. It has been an important trading port since the Middle Ages, thanks to its strategic location on the river flowing to a sea port. Back onboard, your cruise director will organize a special treat for you, with a tasting of fresh oysters delivered straight from the waters of Arcachon Bay. ...
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Sunday - May 17, 2026

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Bordeaux, France

Bourg, France

Today, you'll continue your exploration of Bordeaux and its surrounding regions. This afternoon, you'll enjoy time at leisure onboard as you sail towards Bourg.

Monday - May 18, 2026

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Bourg, France

Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will be docked in Bourg today, a picturesque town set on a rocky promontory. Built as a defensive chateau, it's a maze of ancient alleyways, moats, and bell towers on the Dordogne.

Tuesday - May 19, 2026

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Blaye, France

Bordeaux, France

This morning, you will sail towards Blaye. Most famously, this petite hamlet is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed citadel that was constructed to protect Bordeaux city from enemy attacks. This afternoon, your Scenic Space-Ship will make its way back to Bordeaux.

Wednesday - May 20, 2026

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Bordeaux, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Wednesday - May 20, 2026

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Air Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Wednesday - May 20, 2026

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Cruise Begins

Lyon, France

Board an included flight from Bordeaux to Lyon where you will be welcomed onboard by the friendly crew of the Scenic Sapphire.

Thursday - May 21, 2026

Day
12

Lyon, France

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Perhaps 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-Ship cruises along the Saone River. You will be sailing towards Chalon-sur-Saone. An idyllic base for exploring the Burgundy wine region, Chalon-sur-Saone is a charming town with half-timbered houses and a magnificent Gothic cathedral just south of Beaune, often referred to as the epicentre for oenophiles. ...
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Friday - May 22, 2026

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13

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Tournus, France

Your Scenic Space-Ship will depart Chalon-sur-Saone early this morning and sail to Tournus, a riverside town founded by the Romans, its dominating abbey a splendid example of Romanesque architecture.

Saturday - May 23, 2026

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14

Tournon-sur-Rhone, France

This morning, your Space-Ship will arrive in Tournon, a hillside village with terraced vineyards, an enchanting castle dating back to the 10th century, and quaint cobblestoned streets.

Sunday - May 24, 2026

Day
15

Avignon, France

This morning, you'll have time to relax onboard as your Scenic Space-Ship cruises towards the city of Avignon in Provence. Known as the City of the Popes, Avignon is rich in history and astounding medieval architecture but has a youthful energy to it with a buzzing arts scene. The former 14th-century papal capital is circled by city walls, home to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes (Papal Palace), one of the largest surviving Gothic palaces in Europe, and the remaining four arches of the famous Pont d'Avignon bridge, which was once the only way to cross the Rhone between Lyon and the Mediterranean Sea. ...
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Monday - May 25, 2026

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Avignon, France

Avignon is known as the gateway to Provence, a region blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, rolling hills, and historic villages. Today, you will have the chance to explore more of this captivating part of southern France.

Tuesday - May 26, 2026

Day
17

Avignon, France

Arles, France

Leaving Avignon early this morning, your Scenic Space-Ship will depart for Arles. Founded by Julius Caesar, this city is rich in Roman history and is thought to have the largest number of Roman ruins after the Eternal City itself. It was also home to Vincent van Gogh in 1888, who drew inspiration from the landscape for a multitude of his paintings and drawings. ...
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Wednesday - May 27, 2026

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18

Viviers, France

This morning, you will arrive in Viviers, often described as an open-air museum for its rich medieval heritage and architecture.

Thursday - May 28, 2026

Day
19

Rhone, France

Enjoy watching a rolling tapestry of the Rhone River as you sail towards Lyon, the gastronomic heart of France, where you will arrive this evening. Soak up the uninterrupted vistas from your luxury suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge. Perhaps you'd like to spend time in the state-of-the-art gym doing an invigorating workout or if you'd prefer to wind down, head to the wellness center for a relaxing massage. Savor regional cuisine in Crystal Dining or sharpen your skills on French cookery at a lesson in Scenic Culinaire. ...
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Friday - May 29, 2026

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Lyon, France

Wake up this morning in Lyon. This fascinating city rivals Paris in the culinary stakes, was home to prestigious chef Paul Bocuse and the Lumiere brothers who invented the cinematograph, has a long history of silk production, and comprises ancient Roman ruins and fascinating subterranean passageways that date to the 4th century. ...
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Saturday - May 30, 2026

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Lyon, France

Depart after a wonderful farewell breakfast. Lyon is the end of your cruise, but it will be the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories.

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