Beauty of the Rhône – Lyon, Arles and Avignon

9 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

• 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

• 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

  

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  • Avignon

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

  	2023	2024
  Avignon Tour	£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).

• 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

  

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  • 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).

• 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

  

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  Included 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).

• 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 to Lyon.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Viviers

  

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  • Viviers

• Day 7: Lyon

  Arrival in Lyon. After breakfast we disembark and head north to Paris, staying for two nights.

  Included meals: Breakfast

• 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

  

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  • Paris

• Day 9:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast