Name: Iconic France - Lyon to Bordeaux Cruise
Brand: Scenic River Cruises
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Day 1 - Lyon

Arrive: Wed 10 May 2028

Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.

Day 2 - Lyon

Depart: Thu 11 May 2028

Day 2 - Chalon-Sur-Saone

Arrive: Thu 11 May 2028 / Depart: Thu 11 May 2028

Chalon-sur-Saône is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the largest city in the department; however, the department capital is the smaller city of Mâcon.

Day 3 - Tournus

Arrive: Fri 12 May 2028 / Depart: Fri 12 May 2028

Tournus is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

Day 4 - Tournon

Arrive: Sat 13 May 2028 / Depart: Sat 13 May 2028

Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

Day 5 - Avignon

Arrive: Sun 14 May 2028

Avignon is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.

Day 6 - Avignon

Depart: Mon 15 May 2028

Avignon is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.

Day 7 - Arles

Arrive: Tue 16 May 2028 / Depart: Tue 16 May 2028

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments is an area containing a collection of monuments in the city centre of Arles, France, that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

Day 8 - Viviers

Arrive: Wed 17 May 2028 / Depart: Wed 17 May 2028

Viviers is a commune in the department of Ardèche in southern France. The administrative and religious capital of Vivarais, the town of Viviers, on the right bank of the Rhône, in southern Ardèche, retains an important heritage from its rich past, including many listed monuments.

Day 9 - Lyon

Arrive: Thu 18 May 2028

Day 10 - Lyon

Day 11 - Lyon

Depart: Sat 20 May 2028

Day 11 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Sat 20 May 2028

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool.

Day 12 - Bordeaux

Depart: Sun 21 May 2028

Day 12 - Saint Emilion

Arrive: Sun 21 May 2028 / Depart: Sun 21 May 2028

Saint-Émilion is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in Southwestern France. In 2016, it had a population of 1,938. In the heart of the country of Libournais, in a region of wine hills, Saint-Emilion is a medieval city located at the crossroads of Bordeaux, Saintonge and Périgord.

Day 13 - Libourne

Arrive: Mon 22 May 2028 / Depart: Mon 22 May 2028

Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

Day 13 - Fort Medoc

Day 14 - Fort Medoc

Day 15 - Cadillac, France

Arrive: Wed 24 May 2028

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Day 16 - Cadillac, France

Depart: Thu 25 May 2028

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Day 17 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Fri 26 May 2028

Day 18 - Bordeaux

Depart: Sat 27 May 2028

Day 19 - Bourg-en-Bresse

Arrive: Sun 28 May 2028 / Depart: Sun 28 May 2028

he port of Borg handles bulk and Ro-Ro vessels at one multipurpose quay and at private facilities handling paper products, tallow and chemicals.

Day 20 - Blaye

Arrive: Mon 29 May 2028 / Depart: Mon 29 May 2028

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to Bordeaux or further south, to Spain and Portugal.

Day 20 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Mon 29 May 2028

Day 21 - Bordeaux

Depart: Tue 30 May 2028

Scenic Diamond From Scenic River Cruises

Sailing the beautiful waterways of France and rebuilt for the 2017 season with brand new features such as Scenic Culinaire and two new one-bedroom Royal Owner's Suites. Every Scenic French river cruise begins aboard one of the company’s custom-built Space-Ships the Scenic Sapphire or Diamond, so named for their spacious guest cabins, dining, and entertaining areas. Each of these four-deck Scenic Space-Ships includes numerous dining and sightseeing areas, as well as a lounge and bar area that offers panoramic views. Additionally, guests can soak up the rays at the top-deck swimming pool or retreat to the wellness center, which is equipped with a fitness area, beauty salon, and massage rooms. These ships are also noteworthy for their luxury suites, which are outfitted with sun lounges, 32-inch high-definition TVs, and complimentary wireless internet access. Bolstering our exquisite French fleet upon their re-launch, Scenic Sapphire and Diamond will be completely rebuilt to reflect the same level of luxury offered by our newest Scenic Space-Ships. We’ve considered everything when redesigning these much-loved vessels, seeking out the very finest materials and most innovative technologies to ensure these Space-Ships afford the very best travel experience on the majestic waterways of France. One of the main highlights of these updated vessels however, is the all-new one-bedroom Royal Owner’s Suites. A first for the Scenic Space-Ship fleet, these huge 47 square meter suites are the biggest ever offered on European waters, and boast a vast living space, perfectly proportioned bedroom, en-suite bathroom and full-length balcony — not to mention all of the exquisite luxuries for which we are so regularly applauded. Complete with all of the opulent finishing touches for which Scenic is universally celebrated, Scenic Sapphire and Diamond will be transformed upon emerging from the shipyard ahead of the 2017 season. As well as opulent design touches, each vessel will also receive a host of new features and amenities, including a vitality pool, gym, spa and, for the first time ever, a private cooking area where guests can participate in our new cookery courses, Scenic Culinaire. Couple these sumptuous design changes with our time-tested and truly exceptional service, and a river cruise aboard Scenic Sapphire and Diamond promises the journey of a lifetime. The vessels will cruise a selection of French rivers in 2017, including the Seine, Rhône and Garonne, transporting guests in complete comfort and elegance on these enchanting waterways.

Ship Cabins

Balcony Suite

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks they feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Sun Lounge system and are larger than the standard river cruise cabins on Europe’s rivers.

Junior Balcony Suite

These spacious Suites (250ft²), located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin, bathtub with shower above.

Royal Panorama Suite

At 325ft², and at the rear of the Diamond Deck, enjoy panoramic views of the breathtaking passing scenery through floor to ceiling windows across two walls of the cabin.

Single Balcony Suite

Single Balcony Suites are located on the Jewel Deck with large picture windows to ensure a great view. They have a spacious design and clever layout alongside all the usual luxurious amenities and furnishings.

Standard Suite

Standard Suites are located on the Jewel Deck with large picture windows to ensure a great view. They have a spacious design and clever layout alongside all the usual luxurious amenities and furnishings.