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20 Night South of France and Gems of the Seine Cruise and Land Tour

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20 Night South of France and Gems of the Seine Cruise and Land Tour

From Lyon, (France)

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Scenic Sapphire
Scenic Cruises
5 Stars

Cruise #: 14022094

Sail Date: Monday, Sep 15, 2025

Return Date: Sunday, Oct 5, 2025

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20 Night South of France and Gems of the Seine Cruise and Land Tour

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Monday - Sep 15, 2025

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Lyon, France

Welcome to spectacular Lyon, France's third-largest city and one of its most culturally vibrant with a blend of fascinating history and a sophisticated dining and shopping scene. Upon arrival, transfer to Scenic Sapphire, where your friendly crew await to welcome you onboard. Spend the afternoon exploring your Scenic Space-Ship. Relax in your luxurious suite or take a beverage to the Sun Deck and admire the magnificent views across the city of Lyon. ...
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Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025

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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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Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025

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3

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.

Thursday - Sep 18, 2025

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4

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.

Friday - Sep 19, 2025

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5

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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Saturday - Sep 20, 2025

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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.

Sunday - Sep 21, 2025

Day
7

Arles, France

Wake up this morning in Arles, a city founded around 56 BC by Julius Caesar that remains 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. This afternoon is free to explore Arles at your own pace or return to your Scenic Space-Ship and indulge in an onboard painting class. Vincent van Gogh once said that 'The whole future of art is to be found in the South of France' this is just one example of the high regard this region is held by artists the world over. Learn about the artistic heritage of this region while painting a masterpiece of your own. ...
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Monday - Sep 22, 2025

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Viviers, France

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

Tuesday - Sep 23, 2025

Day
9

Lyon, 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 modern 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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Wednesday - Sep 24, 2025

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10

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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Thursday - Sep 25, 2025

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Lyon, France

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Day 11 - Thursday - Sep 25, 2025

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Air Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Thursday - Sep 25, 2025

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Cruise Begins

Paris, France

Board your included flight from Lyon to Paris where you will embark the Scenic Gem for your 10-night cruise along the Seine River.

Friday - Sep 26, 2025

Day
12

Les Andelys, France

This morning will be spent cruising towards Les Andelys. This riverfront medieval town is set on one of the prettiest bends of the Seine, resplendent with well-preserved Norman-era houses and exquisite public buildings and overlooked by the imposing ruins of King Richard the Lionheart's castle, Chateau Gaillard. Take a stroll alongside the river, admiring the striking limestone cliffs rising from it, or through the charming center of town where the buildings are a living catalogue through time. ...
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Saturday - Sep 27, 2025

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Rouen, France

Rouen is the vibrant capital of the Normandy region. With a fascinating history of Roman and Viking settlement, it has also played a pivotal place in history as the town where Richard the Lionheart was crowned Duke of Normandy and Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Much of Rouen was sadly destroyed in World War II, but much of the city has been faithfully restored, including the exquisite Old Town. It's an engaging and historically rich destination, packed with museums, stylish bistros and coffee shops, and a wealth of churches, including the famed 12th-century Rouen Cathedral. ...
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Sunday - Sep 28, 2025

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Rouen, France

Today, you'll have the opportunity to join an excursion to the Somme Battlefields or take a walking tour from the ship to Rouen's Fine Art Museum.

Monday - Sep 29, 2025

Day
15

Honfleur, France

This morning your Scenic Space-Ship will dock right in the center of Honfleur, a colorful coastal town that has been described as having one of the prettiest harbors in France, Le Vieux Bassin. Originally built for trade, the port was chosen for its strategic position on the southern bank of the Seine estuary. Over the years the town has captured the imaginations of countless artists and was the birthplace of impressionism. The bustling harbor and cobbled streets are a confection of half-timbered houses, restaurants, gourmet shops, and art galleries. It's an easy walk from the ship to explore the harbor area and network of laneways beyond. From the ship, join a guided walking tour of Honfleur's harbor. You will see the Church of Sainte-Catherine, which dates to the 15th century and is France's largest church to be made entirely of wood with a separate belfry. Then visit the Garden of Personalities, a 10-hectare landscaped garden that features the busts of important French figures over time, including painters and navigators. Back onboard this evening, join a lecture about WWII to gain a better understanding ahead of your full-day excursions tomorrow. History comes alive with an interactive lecture on the battles of WWII. Discover what life was like during the campaigns of D-Day; learn about Operation Fortitude, the plan created to deceive the Germany Army on the location of D-Day; and see how technology had evolved since WWI. ...
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Tuesday - Sep 30, 2025

Day
16

Honfleur, France

Why not ask your butler to wake you with a coffee delivered to your suite, followed by a leisurely breakfast at Crystal Dining before heading off on your Scenic Freechoice excursions. You could choose to learn about the D-Day Landings, where tens of thousands of allied troops came ashore to free north-western Europe from Nazi occupation. Six weeks of heavy fighting and losses followed, but this strategic campaign ultimately ended the war. ...
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Wednesday - Oct 1, 2025

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Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Caudebec-en-Caux this morning. This small town is set on a curve of the Seine and the riverfront is lined with handsome homes, stately gardens, and crumbling stone walls. Caudebec-en-Caux dates back to the Middle Ages and a handful of historic buildings survived the bombardments of WWII, including the ornate 15th-century Notre-Dame de Caudebec-en-Caux. Later, you'll set out to explore more of the Normandy region. ...
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Thursday - Oct 2, 2025

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18

Vernon, France

La Roche-Guyon, France, France

This morning, your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vernon, a historic border town between the Duchy of Normandy and the Kingdom of France. Today it's a great base to explore nearby Giverny, known for its most famous resident, artist Claude Monet, who turned this quiet riverside town into an artist pilgrimage. After this morning's touring, you will return to your Scenic Space-Ship and sail towards La Roche-Guyon, where this evening's exclusive Scenic Enrich experience will take place. ...
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Friday - Oct 3, 2025

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Conflans, France

Paris, France

Wake this morning in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a medieval town located at the confluence of the River Seine and Oise. Though it's just a short distance from the center of the city, it feels a world away. A castle was built here by monks in the 9th century to protect the relics of Saint Honoratus, from whom the town gets its name. It became a popular pilgrimage site in the 11th century, a practice which lasted for more than 700 years. Wander the quiet streets and the riverside pathway, sip coffee at an open-air cafe, and admire the beautiful ancient church. From here, you can explore some of the outer regions of Paris. This afternoon, you'll spend time onboard as your Scenic Space-Ship cruises back to Paris. Relax with a regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge & Bar, take some time out in the wellness center, where you can enjoy a massage, or head to the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout. ...
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Saturday - Oct 4, 2025

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Paris, France

Welcome back to Paris, where you will spend the day exploring this great city. First timers will love the highlights tour, which allows you to tick off bucket-list items such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, while return visitors may want to discover the trendy Marais District or Opera Garnier, an opulent architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. Or take a tour south-east of the city to an exquisite chateau. ...
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Sunday - Oct 5, 2025

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Paris, France

After breakfast, transfer to Paris airport or train station for your onward journey.

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