Top Saone River Budget River Cruises &amp; Packages In 2025/2026

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Paris

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Guided walk in Tournus; onboard cheese tasting
Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourvière Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
Culinary tour
Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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10 days From$4,458

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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Paris, Vienne

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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12 days From$5,607

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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17 days From$8,357

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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Paris, Vienne

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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10 days From$4,558

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Grand France (Southbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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15 days From$7,698

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, London, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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20 days From$9,444

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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17 days From$8,357

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Grand France with 3 Nights in London (Northbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, London, Lyon, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."