Explore the wonderful city of Lyon, France's second largest city wonderfully situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, on this exclusive round-trip voyage. Visit the ancient Benedictine abbey, a church with uncommon dimensions in terms of Romanesque art, completed under the abbacy of Pierre the Venerable and consecrated in 1130. Discover the Abbay at Cluny and sample wine at Tain l'Hermitage. In Tournon, observe the château-museum's historical permanent collection.
Highlights
Discover this region's culture & enjoy a Provençal folk evening on board
Observe from up close the production of Provençal olive oil
Enjoy a guided tour of the City of Popes and its Palace
Visit Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, famed for its gypsy gatherings
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board at 6:00 p.m. in the charming city of Lyon, at the Quai Claude Bernard. Join a crew presentation and welcome drink. Before settling into your cabin, enjoy dinner and evening of entertainment in the lounge bar.
Be a part of a fantastic guided visit of Lyon, France's second largest city wonderfully situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers. Before your visit spend your afternoon cruising to Mâcon. Enjoy an evening of dancing on board.
Take an excursion to visit the abbey at Cluny. This Benedictine abbey's influence spanned across Europe in the Middle Ages. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board while you cruise to Vienne.
Join an exclusive guided visit of Vienne, a Roman city. Spend theafternoon cruising to Arles. Be part of an evening full of entertainment provided by the crew. Cruise through the night.
Day 5: Arles | The Camargue | Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Arriving in Arles, join a guided visit of the city with its Roman treasures and artistic legacy - Arles has a glorious heritage. Discover Provençal olive oil production. In the afternoon take an excursion through the Camargue,an exceptional area where the sea, wetlands and ponds are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of bird life. Enjoy free time in the village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Enjoy an evening of Provençal folk entertainment on board.
Cruise to Avignon and take a guided tour of the City of Popes and its Palace, a citadel surrounded by ramparts and perched on a rocky outcropping over the river. Spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers. Join a guided visit of Viviers and discover the smallest cathedral in France.
This morning cruise to Tournon. Take a panoramic tour of the city, stopping at the château-museum to see the permanent collection that traces the history of navigation on the Rhône River. Taste some of the regional products and wines. Return on board by foot for the traditional gala evening.
Day 8: Lyon | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast on board. Arrive in the city around 9:00 a.m. then disembark.
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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
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
