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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!
9 days from £1,529pp
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- 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
Itinerary
*Please note that sailing schedule and therefore excursions, may be subject to change.
Overview
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Avignon
Optional Excursions
Avignon Tour by Small Land Train
2023 £14.00
2024 £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 Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Arles
Optional Excursions
Camargue
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Port St. Louis
Optional Excursions
Ardèche Gorge
Les Baux de Provence
2023 £15.00
2024 £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 Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Viviers
Overview
Arrival in Lyon. After breakfast we disembark and head north to Paris, staying for two nights.
Includes Breakfast
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
Paris
Optional Excursions
Paris Sightseeing
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
*Please note that sailing schedule and therefore excursions, may be subject to change.
Overview
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Paris area for a two-night stay.
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
Paris
Optional Excursions
Paris Guided Sightseeing
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Lyon
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Avignon
Optional Excursions
Avignon Small Land Train Tour
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Arles
Optional Excursions
The Camargue
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Arles
Optional Excursions
Les Baux de-Provence
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
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.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Tain L’Hermitage
Optional Excursions
Vercors
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Overview
We arrive in Lyon, where we disembark, and head by coach to northern France and our overnight hotel.
Includes Breakfast
Overview
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
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
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