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Scenic Sapphire August 22-29 2027 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Idyllic Rhône: Lyon to Marseille
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August 22-29 2027Welcome to spectacular Lyon, France’s third largest city and its culinary capital, promising a blend of fascinating history and a sophisticated dining and shopping scene. Upon arrival, transfer to the Scenic Sapphire where your friendly crew await to welcome you on board. Spend this afternoon exploring your Scenic Space-Ship.
You’ll wake this morning in the town of Mâcon, which will be your base for exploring southern Burgundy. Mâcon sits right on the edge of the river, with stunning pastel-hued buildings, ancient churches and picturesque quays. It is close to the Burgundy wine region, one of the most famous in France, which produces exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Sparkling Wines.
Return to Lyon today. You may like to arrange for your butler to deliver a coffee to your suite 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 rivers, the city was founded by the Romans in 43BC.
Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vienne today. Boasting a 2,000-year history, this city is brimming with Roman history, including a terraced theatre, first century temple, ancient baths and the Vienne Pyramid, which was the site of the Roman circus where chariot races would have been held.
This morning you will arrive in Viviers, often described as an open-air museum thanks to its rich medieval heritage and architecture. The town was founded in the fifth century, and as you walk down the narrow, zig-zagging lanes, you will feel as though little has changed in the past 1,600 years.
Known 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 a buzzing arts scene. Circled by fortified walls, the former papal capital is home to the World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace), one of...
Depart 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 the largest number of Roman ruins outside the Eternal City itself. The remnants of ancient monuments, theatres, baths and administrative buildings are strewn along the river’s left bank.
Tarascon is the end of your cruise. Depart after a farewell breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of wonderful memories. From here, you will be transferred to Marseille airport for your onward travels or flight home. Please book your flight to depart out of Marseille after 11:00 AM.
Schedule source status: Scenic publishes the complete day-by-day itinerary text in its official catalog, but daily arrival and departure times are not included. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.
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Idyllic Rhône: Lyon to Marseille aboard Scenic Sapphire
On August 22-29 2027, Scenic Sapphire follows official voyage FCCL220827.1 from Lyon, France to Marseille, France over 8 days. Its published progression includes Lyon, Mâcon, Vienne, Viviers > Avignon, Avignon.
Cruise through the south of France on an unmissable journey that brings together culinary excellence, legendary wines, fascinating history and breathtaking landscapes. Discover why the Rhône Valley is so beloved on this refined cruise that takes in two of France’s most captivating rivers.
Scenic's official catalog provides 8 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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