Culinary French Waterways: Highlights of Burgundy, Beaujolais & Provence

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Connoisseurs of fine French food and wine will delight in this French culinary cruise, a true feast for the senses! Sailing aboard our Deluxe ms River Discovery II — the best river ship in France — you'll follow the Saône and Rhône rivers through the robust Burgundy region, past the vineyards of Beaujolais to the enchanting, light-filled landscapes of Provenc...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Beaune & Burgundy excursion with visit to Hôtel-Dieu
    • Visit to Beaujolais region with wine tasting
    • Visit to Cluny Abbey
    • Walking tour of Tarascon
    • City tour of Lyon, including a walk through Halles de Lyon gourmet food market
    • Choice of walking tours in ancient Roman town of Vienne
    • Walking tour of the village of Viviers, including outside views of Cathedral and Bishop's Palace
    • Choice of walking tours in Avignon, including Palais des Papes

What's this trip about?

    Connoisseurs of fine French food and wine will delight in this French culinary cruise, a true feast for the senses! Sailing aboard our Deluxe ms River Discovery II — the best river ship in France — you'll follow the Saône and Rhône rivers through the robust Burgundy region, past the vineyards of Beaujolais to the enchanting, light-filled landscapes of Provence. Along the way, a delectable menu of epicurean treasures awaits you: stroll through Les Halles de Lyon gourmet market and dine at an authentic bouchon in France's gastronomic capital ... sample the freshest goat cheese at a farm in Cluny ... celebrate regional winemaking traditions at special tasting events ... enjoy demonstrations and regional menu selections ... and so much more! Experience France's unique beauty and flavors for yourself on this Vantage-exclusive French culinary cruise.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityLyon
End CityAvignon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Purchase your airfare from Vantage Travel and your airport transfers in your destination, government taxes and fees, and fuel surcharges are included!
    • Accommodations: 10 nights aboard the Deluxe ms River Discovery II
    • 8 included sightseeing tours — a value of $1,040 per couple — PLUS Cultural Connections
    • Complimentary QuietVox headsets with all included sightseeing on the base tour and optional extensions
    • 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners, including Captain's Dinner and meals ashore
    • House wine & beer, as well as soft drinks, included with dinner every night aboard ship, and at the Captain's Farewell Party
    • Complimentary Vantage Deluxe Concierge Service on board ship to assist with all your personal requests
    • The services of a European Vantage Cruise Director and regional experts, plus shipboard commentary and private motorcoach for excursions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1-2: Depart home / Overnight flight to Lyon, France / Transfer to Chalon-sur-Saône

Meals: Dinner

If you book your airfare to Lyon through Vantage, you will be greeted by a Vantage representative at the airport and transferred to Chalon-sur-Saône to embark your French culinary cruise. Join your fellow  travelers the evening of your arrival for a Welcome Drink aboard your Deluxe river ship.

Day 3: Chalon-sur-Saône (Beaune and Burgundy) / Tournus

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, your French culinary cruise brings you to Burgundy, one of France's most renowned wine regions. In the town of Beaune, you'll enjoy a wine tasting and visit the 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu, a former charity hospita...

Day 4: Tournus / Macon

Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Today, you'll travel through rolling landscapes on an excursion to the grand Cluny Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that once housed Europe's most treasured library. Savor more of France's gustatory delights during your visit...

Day 5: Macon / Lyon (Beaujolais Region)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

As your French culinary cruise continues this morning, set out on an excursion to Beaujolais, a wine region renowned for its vibrant, fruity reds. Savor several of these famous French wines during a wine tasting at Hameau du...

Day 6: Lyon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you'll arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lyon — a highlight of your French culinary cruise — considered to be France’s “food capital.” Your visit begins with a city tour, including a stop at the famous Halles de ...

Day 7: Lyon / Vienne

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the morning at leisure in Lyon or join an optional excursion to the Medieval village of Pérouges, where you can sample the town’s favorite pastry, the galette, along with some locally produced sparkling wine. Following lunc...

Day 8: Vienne

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, take your choice of tours in Vienne: a relaxed walking tour of the Roman-era settlement with ancient theatres and temples, or a more rigorous walk up the hill overlooking the town. Cultural Connection: Back aboard y...

Day 9: Viviers / Avignon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arriving in Viviers early this morning, you’ll begin with a walking tour to see the Bishop’s Palace, Cathedral, and Knight’s Residence. Cultural Connection: Marvel at the acoustics in Viviers Cathedral during a Vantage-exclusive ...

Day 10: Avignon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day of delights with a visit to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fortified city of Avignon. You'll have a choice of walking tours here: A tour of the city includes a guided visit to the vast Palais des Papes, or...

Days 11-12: Avignon / Tarascon / Disembark ship / Return home

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

This morning while you depart Avignon for Tarascon, sip champagne during a Sail Away Party. Once you arrive, take a walking tour of Tarascon — an ancient town on the east bank of the Rhône. This afternoon, enjoy time at...

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Price From $2,899
Price per day$264
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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What's excluded

    • International Expenses
    • Passport and visa fees
    • Personal expenses

Accommodation

Ship & cabin information
Launched on March 2012, the ms River Discovery II was the first member of the brand-new, Five-star Vantage fleet — the best in Europe. Among it's many features are more and bigger suites, including an Owner's Suite. Designed with the American traveler in mind Owner’s Suite is 330 square feet with all the amenities of a Deluxe suite, including a mini-bar. FREE state-of-the-art interactive features onboard, including video on demand, access to many US TV channels, GPS tracking, and ship-wide wireless internet! Single cabins 78% of staterooms have French balconies All staterooms feature twin beds that convert to a double Large Flatscreen color TV Intimate cruising with no more than 176 passengers on board Single seating dining with a tempting menu of American and European favorites, plus Free wine beer and soft drinks with dinner Elevator between each deck in the interior of the ship. Non-smoking throughout interior (designated smoking area on open-air Solaris Deck) Best crew-to-staff ratio you’ll find in luxury travel! Better than 4-to-1!
Owner's Suite 330 square feet, with all the features of a Deluxe Suite, plus: Private bathroom with shower and bathtub/jaccuzzi Floor to ceiling windows with French Balconies and remote control curtains Telephone Pin coded safe Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system Hotel-style beds — twin beds that convert to Queen sized Separate sitting area with sofa that converts to a bed Individually controlled tilt-up mattresses Luxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobes, and slippers L'Occitaine de Provence bath products Complimentary minibar, restocked daily Coffeemaker Separate Jacuzzi tub and shower in bath Separate desk and vanity Laundry service Yamaha ISX-800 audio system Deluxe-Suite 250 square feet, with all the features below: Floor to ceiling windows with French Balconies Private bathroom with shower and bathtub Sitting area with table Telephone Pin coded safe Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system Flatscreen television on a swivel stand with Video on Demand Hotel-style beds — twin beds that convert to Queen sized Luxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobes, and slippers L'Occitaine de Provence bath products Complimentary minibar, stocked upon boarding Coffeemaker in stateroom Remote-control curtains Cabin A 165 square feet, with all the features below: All staterooms on the Navigator deck feature French balconies. All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double. All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer. There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers Telephone In-room combination safety deposit box All staterooms have individual climate control. Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies iPhone/iPod docking stations in every cabin Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer Bottled water in your stateroom Luxurious hotel-style linens L'Occitaine de Provence bath products Category A staterooms also feature a minibar. Cabin B 165 square feet, with all the features below: All staterooms on the Explorer deck feature French balconies. All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double. All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer. There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers Telephone In-room combination safety deposit box All staterooms have individual climate control. Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies iPhone/iPod docking stations in every cabin Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer Bottled water in your stateroom Luxurious hotel-style linens L'Occitaine de Provence bath products Cabin C 165 square feet, with all the features below: All staterooms on the Navigator deck feature French balconies. All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double. All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer. There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers Telephone In-room combination safety deposit box All staterooms have individual climate control. Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies iPhone/iPod docking stations in every cabin Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer Bottled water in your stateroom Luxurious hotel-style linens L'Occitaine de Provence bath products Cabin D 165 square feet, with all the features below: All staterooms on the Odyssey Deck feature standard windows. All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double. All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer. There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers Telephone In-room combination safety deposit box All staterooms have individual climate control. Bottled water in your stateroom Phone/iPod docking stations in every cabin Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies Luxurious hotel-style linens L'Occitaine de Provence bath products Cabin Single Stateroom 125 square feet, with all the features below: All staterooms on the Odyssey Deck feature two standard windows All staterooms feature hotel style single bed All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer. There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers Telephone In-room combination safety deposit box All staterooms have individual climate control. Bottled water in your stateroom Phone/iPod docking stations in every cabin Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies Luxurious hotel-style linens L'Occitaine de Provence Amenities
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, and 10 Dinners

Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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