From Burgundy to the Camarge along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers

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River Cruise
History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on the Rhone. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous 'traboules' - secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, which has had an exceptional political, artistic and religious influence on Europe, then admire the castle of Tournon which stan...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Extensive discovery of the region and its terroir
    • This cruise exists with a biking-adapted program, ref LSR_BIK
    • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Tastings of local specialties in Mâcon and Tournon
    • Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
    • The highly spiritual Cluny Abbey
    • Visit to a local olive oil producer's in Arles
    • Discovery in jeeps through the wild Camargue
    • Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments

What's this trip about?

    History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on the Rhone. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous 'traboules' - secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, which has had an exceptional political, artistic and religious influence on Europe, then admire the castle of Tournon which stands upright on its majestic rock in the heart of the town and houses a museum labeled "Museum of France" since 1927.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityLyon
End CityLyon

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Arles
  • Avignon
  • Lyon
  • Vienne

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - excursions included in the package selected - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Day 1 LYON

Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 2 LYON - MACON

Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.DISCOVERY: Food tour of Lyon.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Mâcon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing.

Day 2 LYON - MACON

Join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.DISCOVERY: Food tour of Lyon.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Mâcon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing.

Day 3 MACON - VIENNE

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit the Abbey ruins in Cluny.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Vienne. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll reach Vienne later this evening.

Day 3 MACON - VIENNE

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit the Abbey ruins in Cluny.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Vienne. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll reach Vienne later this evening.

Day 4 VIENNE

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Vienne.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 4 VIENNE

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Vienne.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 5 AVIGNON - ARLES - The Camargue

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.Our Ship will cruise to Arles.In the afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) and learn about how ...

Day 5 AVIGNON - ARLES - The Camargue

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.Our Ship will cruise to Arles.In the afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) and learn about how ...

Day 6 ARLES - VIVIERS

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Arles and a local olive oil producer's. We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers.Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Viviers.

Day 6 ARLES - VIVIERS

Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Visit of Arles and a local olive oil producer's. We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers.Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Viviers.

Day 7 VIVIERS - TOURNON

This morning will be spent cruising to Tournon.Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Tournon. We'll visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône followed by a tasting of local wines* and regional delicacies.We'll then return on board. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.

Day 7 VIVIERS - TOURNON

This morning will be spent cruising to Tournon.Join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Guided tour of Tournon. We'll visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône followed by a tasting of local wines* and regional delicacies.We'll then return on board. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.

Day 8 LYON

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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