Cruise itinerary
18-Night Rhone Cruise from Lyon
18 nights · Rhone · 15 ports of call
18-night Rhone cruise aboard Scenic Sapphire, departing Lyon and calling at Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon, Arles and Viviers-sur-Rhone and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Sapphire
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Rhone · Seine · Europe
- Departs
- Lyon
- Returns
- Paris
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
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
- Day3
Vienne
- Day4
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
- Day5
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
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
- Day8
Viviers-sur-Rhone
- Day9
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
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- Day12
Les Andelys
A small town on a loop of the Seine in Normandy, France, overlooked by the ruined Château Gaillard. Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress dominates the river bend, and the surrounding valley of chalk cliffs and orchards is classic Norman countryside.
- Château Gaillard
- Seine valley
- Norman countryside
- Day13
Rouen
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Honfleur
A picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, France, its tall slate-fronted houses ringing the old basin. The port inspired the Impressionist painters, and it lies within reach of the Normandy landing beaches and the city of Rouen.
- Vieux Bassin
- Sainte-Catherine church
- Normandy beaches
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Rives-en-Seine
- Day18
Chateau de La Roche-Guyon
- Day19
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
Upcoming departures
- 20 May 2026
- 30 May 2026
- 9 Jun 2026
- 5 Sep 2026
- 9 Oct 2026
- 10 May 2027
- 20 May 2027
- 23 Jul 2027
- 5 Sep 2027
- 15 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Rhone Cruise from Lyon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Rhone cruise calls at Lyon, Mâcon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon, Arles, Viviers-sur-Rhone, Paris, Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, Rives-en-Seine, Vernon, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lyon and ends in Paris.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Scenic Sapphire.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 May 2026, 30 May 2026, 9 Jun 2026 and 5 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.