Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound)
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Overview
Highlights
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of culinary tour, or guided urban hike, or cooking class
- Choice of rail-bike tour along the Gorges du Doux, or guided hike in the vineyards, or guided tour of Tournon, or tour of the Valrhona factory and museum; Lyonnaise specialties cooking demonstration; evening guided tour in Viviers
- In Avignon choice of guided kayak trip down the Gorges de l'Ardèche, or guided hike in the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre, or guided speleological excursion with wine tasting in the caves, or visit to a truffle farm; evening guided tour of Viviers
- Choice of guided tour, or guided kayak tour, or Provencal farmhouse experience
- Choice of guided tour in Arles, meeting a bullfighter, guided hike through the Hell Valley, or painting workshop
- Choice of excursion to a local oyster farm with tasting, visit a bull ranch, or bike tour through the Camargue Regional Natural Park
- Provence presents the ultimate field of dreams with row upon row of bursting purple haze
- With its abundant menu of immersive experiences from Lyon to Arles, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Rhone presents the ultimate vacation of dreams
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Itinerary
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Lyon must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
(Dinner)
A Festival of Colors, Aromas, and Taste
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Take a Guided Urban Hike through Lyon’s secret passageways (Traboules) for a glimpse into the city’s 19th-century silk trad...
Chocolatiers and Railway Engineers in the Twin City Gorge ACTIVE For a unique experience and panoramic views, join a Guided Excursion this morning on a rail-bike along the descent of the Gorges du Doux, OR: ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike in the pic...
River Gorge Kayaks and Underground Wines ACTIVE Immerse yourself in the scenery with a Guided Kayak Trip in the Gorges de l’Ardèche on the spectacular canyons of this Rhône tributary, OR: ACTIVE Find inspiration from the amazing landscape of th...
Bike Pedals, Papal Palaces, and Perfumes in Provence
ACTIVE Join a Guided Kayak Excursion through the waters of Pont du Gard—the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts, OR: DISCOVERY Visit an authentic Provencal farmhouse for a delightful experience to fill yo...
A Master Painter and a Matador in Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Experience the legends of Val d’Enfer with a Guided Hike; an area taking its name from the unique white limestone rock formations, OR: DI...
Oysters and Flamingos in the Rhône Delta
Enjoy a morning cruise to Port-Saint-Louis on the Sky Deck of your ship. ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Ride through the Camargue Natural Park with an eye out for more than 400 bird species—including pink flamingos...
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.
(Breakfast)
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Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Avalon Waterways.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Situated in Lyon, the Hotel has 168 elegant and air-conditioned rooms, fully furnished with a desk, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is avaiable each morning at the property. Discover the gourmet dished at the elegant restaurant, the local and exotic cocktails all assembled by the mixologist at the bar, relax at the patio or enjoy the well equipped fitness area.
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