The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers




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- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS An exceptional cruise from the mouth of the Rhône to the Saône River EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Discovery in the wild Camargue
- Arles
- The hanging houses in the Vercors Massif
- Lyon and its strategic street doorways
- The Beaujolais vineyards
- Mâcon and its historic downtown
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- 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 - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess -excursions included in the package selected - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Itinerary

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We’ll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
This morning, join us on excursions:CLASSIC: Touring the Camargue. We’ll visit a manade to enjoy a horse show.DISCOVERY: Discovery in the Camargue in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Set out on an exciting jaunt into the heart of the wild Camargue.Sit back and admire the r...
This morning, join us on excursions:CLASSIC: Touring the Camargue. We’ll visit a manade to enjoy a horse show.DISCOVERY: Discovery in the Camargue in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Set out on an exciting jaunt into the heart of the wild Camargue.Sit back and admire the r...
CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : The morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon has had quite a past. The city’s historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in this area is the Papal Palace, one of the larg...
CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : The morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon has had quite a past. The city’s historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in this area is the Papal Palace, one of the larg...
This morning, our ship will sail to la Voult. In the afternoon, join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Discover the Vercors Massif and enjoy a tasting of local sparkling wine (Clairette de Die).* The Vercors Massif contains impressive sites and breathtaking views...
This morning, our ship will sail to la Voult. In the afternoon, join us on an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Discover the Vercors Massif and enjoy a tasting of local sparkling wine (Clairette de Die).*After our excursion, we’ll return on board in Tain-l'Hermitage.Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.
Excursions proposed:CLASSIC package: Join us for a panoramic tour of Lyon and learn about the discrete and strategic doorways leading to shortcuts, known as traboules, that go from street to street.DISCOVERY package: Food tour of Lyon.We'll spend the afternoon cruising the Saône to Mâcon, arriving during the evening.
Excursions proposed:CLASSIC package: Join us for a panoramic tour of Lyon and learn about the discrete and strategic doorways leading to shortcuts, known as traboules, that go from street to street.DISCOVERY package: Food tour of Lyon.We'll spend the afternoon cruising the Saône to Mâcon, arriving during the evening.
This morning, join us for an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : A guided tour of Mâcon. With its colored facades, Mâcon feels like it should be part of Provence. Learn more about this Burgundy city on a tour highlighting its major sites.This afternoon, join us for an CLASS...
This morning, join us for an CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : A guided tour of Mâcon. With its colored facades, Mâcon feels like it should be part of Provence. Learn more about this Burgundy city on a tour highlighting its major sites.This afternoon, join us for an CLASS...
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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