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ABOUT THE TOUR
Beauty of the Rhone – Lyon, Arles and Avignon
Discover the authentic Provence from a unique perspective as we cruise from Lyon through one of the most beautiful regions of France. Relax aboard your floating vessel and soak up the rolling scenery as spectacular destinations come to you, with fantastic visits or ports of call including Avignon, Arles, Paris, Port St. Louis and more!
TOUR INCLUDES
- 5 nights full board cruise
- Drinks included with meals and at the bar
- 3 nights hotel accommodation with continental breakfast
- Porterage at the hotel
- Convenient local joining points
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9 Day Itinerary
*Please note that sailing schedule and therefore excursions, may be subject to change.
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Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Lyon
Travel to Lyon and board the MS Rhone Princess, sailing for the rest of the afternoon south of the city. After settling into your cabin, we'll receive a welcome cocktail followed by dinner. Our ship will cruise through the night.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3: Avignon to Arles
This morning will be spent cruising to Avignon. Enjoy an optional tour of Avignon by small land train. Our ship will cruise on to Arles.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Avignon
Included Highlights
- Avignon
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Avignon Tour by Small Land Train
£14.00 £15.00 The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 4: Arles to Port St. Louis
Enjoy time at leisure in Arles this morning – most famous for its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre – or an optional drive to the Camargue.
This afternoon we cruise on towards Port St. Louis or Martigues.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arles
More PhotosIncluded Highlights
- Arles
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Camargue
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 5: Port St. Louis, the Ardèche Gorges and Viviers
Full morning at leisure to explore Port St. Louis, or join us for an optional excursion to Les Baux de Provence. There is also a chance to visit the Ardèche Gorges, cutting for 30km through the Auvergne-Rhone countryside.
Late afternoon sailing to Viviers.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ardèche Gorge
More PhotosIncluded Highlights
- Port St. Louis
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Ardèche Gorge
TBC TBC - Les Baux de Provence
£15.00 £16.00 The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 6: Viviers to Lyon
We have the morning to relax as the ship sails to Viviers through the beautiful countryside. You'll have some free time to explore the historic sights of France's smallest city.
This evening we enjoy a gala dinner and sail overnight to Lyon.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Viviers
Included Highlights
- Viviers
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Day 7: Lyon
Arrival in Lyon. After breakfast we disembark and head north to Paris, staying for two nights.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Day 8: Paris
A full day to enjoy the French capital. You could spend time at one of the many icons of the city such as the Eiffel Tour, or perhaps explore the lovely food markets of the Latin Quarter.
Included meals: Breakfast
Paris
Included Highlights
- Paris
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Paris Sightseeing
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 9:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
9 Day Itinerary
*Please note that sailing schedule and therefore excursions, may be subject to change.
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Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Paris area for a two-night stay.
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Day 2: Paris
Included visit to the cosmopolitan city of Paris. A large portion of the capital, including the River Seine, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour? Our local guide will introduce you to some of the city’s most famous sights. We return to our hotel late afternoon.
Included meals: Breakfast
Paris
Included Highlights
- Paris
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Paris Guided Sightseeing
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 3: Lyon
Travel to Lyon and board the MS Van Gogh, sailing for the rest of the afternoon south of the city. After settling into your cabin, we'll receive a welcome cocktail followed by dinner. Our ship will cruise through the night towards Avignon.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lyon
Included Highlights
- Lyon
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Day 4: Avignon to Arles
This morning will be spent cruising to Avignon. Enjoy an optional tour of Avignon by small land train. Our ship will cruise on to Arles.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Avignon
Included Highlights
- Avignon
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Avignon Small Land Train Tour
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 5: Arles to Port St. Louis or Martigues
Enjoy time at leisure in Arles this morning – most famous for its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre – or an optional drive to the Camargue. This afternoon we cruise on towards Port St. Louis or Martigues.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arles
More PhotosIncluded Highlights
- Arles
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - The Camargue
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 6: Arles to Viviers
Enjoy time at leisure in Arles this morning – most famous for its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre – or an optional excursion to Les Baux de Provence. This afternoon will be spent cruising to Viviers.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arles
More PhotosIncluded Highlights
- Arles
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Les Baux de-Provence
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 7: Viviers to La Voulte
This morning will be spent cruising to La Voulte. Join our optional excursion exploring the Vercors Plateau. We rejoin our ship at Tain l’Hermitage or Tournon sur Rhône in time to prepare for our gala dinner and evening of entertainment. We sail through the night towards Lyon.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vercors
Included Highlights
- Tain L’Hermitage
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
2023 2024 - Vercors
TBC TBC The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
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Day 8:
We arrive in Lyon, where we disembark, and head by coach to northern France and our overnight hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Day 9:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Hotels
Spend five nights cruising the Rhone on board the MS Rhône Princess or MS Van Gogh
Hotels in Northern France and Paris will be city-style hotels
Joining points
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.
