Cruise itinerary
18-Night Rhone Cruise from Bordeaux
18 nights · Rhone · 13 ports of call
18-night Rhone cruise aboard Scenic Diamond, departing Bordeaux and calling at Libourne, Pauillac, Blaye, Cadillac-sur-Garonne, Bourg-sur-Gironde and Lyon and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Diamond
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Rhone · Garonne · Europe
- Departs
- Bordeaux
- Returns
- Lyon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day2
Libourne
A riverside town in France's Bordeaux wine country, set where the Isle meets the Dordogne. It serves the prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards nearby, with their medieval village, underground monolithic church and limestone wine cellars.
- Saint-Émilion
- Bordeaux vineyards
- Monolithic church
- Day3
Pauillac
A small wine town on the Gironde estuary in France's Médoc, lined with quays and shaded squares. It is the heart of the great red-wine appellations, surrounded by the gravel vineyards of celebrated châteaux, with Bordeaux a short drive upriver.
- Médoc châteaux
- estuary quays
- Pauillac lamb
- Day4
Blaye
- Day5
Cadillac-sur-Garonne
- Day6
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Bourg-sur-Gironde
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day11
Lyon
A French city at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers, long regarded as the country's gastronomic capital. Its Renaissance old town hides covered passages called traboules, while the Fourvière basilica crowns the hill above the two rivers.
- Vieux Lyon traboules
- Fourvière Basilica
- Bouchon dining
- Day12
Mâcon
A river town in eastern France on the Saône, at the southern edge of Burgundy. It serves the celebrated Mâconnais and Beaujolais vineyards, with the rock of Solutré rising over the slopes and a Romanesque heritage in the surrounding villages.
- Mâconnais wine
- Rock of Solutré
- Saône riverfront
- Day13
Vienne
- Day14
Tournon-sur-Rhône
A small town on the Rhône in southern France, facing the steep Hermitage vineyards across the river at Tain. A medieval castle overlooks the water, and the surrounding northern Rhône slopes are known for their Syrah wines.
- Hermitage vineyards
- Hilltop château
- Rhône wines
- Day15
Avignon
A walled city on the Rhône in Provence, southern France, once the seat of medieval popes. The vast Palais des Papes dominates the centre, and the broken Pont d'Avignon reaches partway across the river below the ramparts.
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d'Avignon
- City ramparts
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Arles
A Provençal town on the Rhône River in southern France, ringed by Roman monuments. Its great amphitheatre still hosts events, and the surrounding light and streets inspired the painter Van Gogh during his year in the town.
- Roman amphitheatre
- Van Gogh sites
- Place du Forum
- Day18
Viviers-sur-Rhone
- Day19
Lyon
A French city at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers, long regarded as the country's gastronomic capital. Its Renaissance old town hides covered passages called traboules, while the Fourvière basilica crowns the hill above the two rivers.
- Vieux Lyon traboules
- Fourvière Basilica
- Bouchon dining
Upcoming departures
- 20 May 2026
- 30 May 2026
- 9 Jun 2026
- 19 Jun 2026
- 13 Jul 2026
- 23 Jul 2026
- 26 Aug 2026
- 5 Sep 2026
- 10 May 2027
- 20 May 2027
- 30 May 2027
- 9 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Rhone Cruise from Bordeaux FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Rhone cruise calls at Bordeaux, Libourne, Pauillac, Blaye, Cadillac-sur-Garonne, Bourg-sur-Gironde, Lyon, Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon, Arles and Viviers-sur-Rhone.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Bordeaux and ends in Lyon.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Scenic Diamond.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 May 2026, 30 May 2026, 9 Jun 2026 and 19 Jun 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.