Travel along the beautiful Rhone River on this 3-day cruise to the fascinating Provence region. Embark the MS Mistral in Lyon and explore the charms of Southeast France in a new and unique way, by a river cruise voyage like no other! Take advantage of a short getaway and reach the Mediterranean Sea, passing by Avignon, Arles and Martigues.

Highlights

Arrive in Avignon and set off on a guided visit of the Palace of Popes
Join a sightseeing tour of the Camargue, a Ramsar site since 1986
Enjoy some free time in the festive village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Activities

River Cruises

Places Visited

Activity Level: Relaxed

Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.

Full Itinerary

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Day 1: Lyon | Embark

Accommodation
1 Dinner

Board the MS Mistral at 3:00 p.m. in Lyon, at the Quai Claude Bernard. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew introduction over a welcome cocktail. Then enjoy a delightful dinner followed by an evening of entertainment. Spend the afternoon cruising toward Avignon.

Day 2: Avignon | Arles

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.

DISCOVERY: Hike along the Pont du Gard and visit the museum.

Tonight is your gala evening and dinner. Depart towards Arles.

Day 3: ARLES - PORT SAINT LOUIS - MARTIGUES(1)

1 Breakfast

Excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. visit a "manade" (horse breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals.

DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.

Return on board and spend the afternoon cruising, disembarking at 4:00 p.m. Coach transfer back to Lyon. End of the services.

Ship/Hotel

MS Mistral

Experience a unique river cruise adventure on board the MS Mistral, a ship designed to accommodate 158 passengers in 79 cabins. Travel along the beautiful Rhone and Saone rivers, and explore the Camargue region from the comfort of your own floating hotel.

Dates & Prices

This itinerary is no longer available. For other trip ideas, please visit Rhone River Cruises and Tours.

Main Deck-Cat A

52 cabins (38 twins, 7 double bed, 4 triple cabins, 2 single cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper Deck-Cat A

27 cabins (23 twins, 4 double) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin

Payment Details

Terms & Conditions

Operated by CroisiEurope

Included

2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

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