'Le Phénicien' - Canal du Rhône à Sète & Rhône River

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Small Ship Cruise
Delightful ‘Le Phénicien’ floats lazily along the waterways of the Camargue, meandering its way through the Languedoc wine region. Observe the daily lives of residents, and visit a ranch to see local cowboys tend to their horses and bulls. Visit the medieval clifftop village of Les Baux-de-Provence and Pont du Gard, the famed ancient Roman aqueduct. Taste awa...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Delightful ‘Le Phénicien’ floats lazily along the waterways of the Camargue, meandering its way through the Languedoc wine region. Observe the daily lives of residents, and visit a ranch to see local cowboys tend to their horses and bulls. Visit the medieval clifftop village of Les Baux-de-Provence and Pont du Gard, the famed ancient Roman aqueduct. Taste award-winning wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape and explore the historic Palais des Papes in Avignon.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySUNDAY
End CitySATURDAY

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: SUNDAY

Meet in Avignon and transfer to ‘Le Phénicien.’ Enjoy a welcome reception, followed by your first gourmet dinner on board.

Meals Provided : Dinner

Day 2: MONDAY

In Avignon, visit the Palais des Papes that served as a fortress as well as a palace. With walls that are 13 feet thick in some places and defensive towers reaching to 165 feet, the Palais des Papes remains a symbol of the time when Avignon was the fortified center of...

Day 3: TUESDAY

After breakfast, cruise to historic Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for a guided excursion to the Pont du Gard. This masterpiece of Roman engineering is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an informative museum showcasing the historic significance of the magnificent tri-leve...

Day 4: WEDNESDAY

Today, visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically set atop a rocky plateau of the Alpilles.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: THURSDAY

An unforgettable cruise takes you to the Roman city of Arles, the "open-air museum" of Provence. Join your guide to explore the haunts of Vincent van Gogh, who painted a myriad of canvases here in 1888.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: FRIDAY

Cruise to the Camargue this morning, heading east on the Canal du Rhône à Sète that links the Petit Rhône with the étangs (inland seas) dotting the Mediterranean coast. Moor in the quiet village of Gallician before visiting a prestigious manade (ranch), where local co...

Day 7: SATURDAY

After breakfast, disembark in Aigues-Mortes and transfer to Nîmes, where your journey ends.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,750
Price per day$679
Last Updated: 7/17/2024

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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfast
  • 5 Lunch
  • 6 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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