Cruise itinerary
10-Night Seine Cruise from Paris
10 nights · Seine · 8 ports of call
10-night Seine cruise aboard Scenic Sapphire, departing Paris and calling at Lyon, Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon and Arles and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Sapphire
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Seine · Rhone · Europe
- Departs
- Paris
- Returns
- Lyon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
- Day2At sea
- Day3
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
- Day4
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
- Day5
Vienne
- Day6
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
- Day7
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9
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
- Day10
Viviers-sur-Rhone
- 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
Upcoming departures
- 28 May 2026
- 17 Jun 2026
- 21 Jul 2026
- 3 Sep 2026
- 4 Apr 2027
- 8 May 2027
- 18 May 2027
- 28 May 2027
- 17 Jun 2027
- 27 Jun 2027
- 31 Jul 2027
- 3 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Seine Cruise from Paris FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Seine cruise calls at Paris, Lyon, Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon, Arles and Viviers-sur-Rhone.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Paris and ends in Lyon.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Scenic Sapphire.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 May 2026, 17 Jun 2026, 21 Jul 2026 and 3 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.