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Salt Pond in Camargue, Southern Provence, France

The Camargue and the Wild Rhone River

Example 4 Day Cruise aboard MS Mistral
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Explore the unspolied Camargue region, a natural area with roaming black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos. Board the MS Mistral for a 4-day voyage sailing along the Rhone, one of the major rivers of Europe, and discover incredible Southeast France from the comfort of your own floating hotel. Visit Avignon and the City of Popes, stop at the Ardèche Gorges, and set off on an excursion to the Vercors.
Martigues, FranceViviers CathedralFamous view of Lyon, FranceMedieval Saint-Bénezet bridge/Pont d'Avignon and Rhone River in Avignon, FranceSalt Pond in Camargue, Southern Provence, France
Highlights
  • Join a guided visit of Avignon, the City of Popes and its palace
  • Cruise to Roquemaure and depart for a coach visit of the Ardèche gorges
  • Cruise to Vercors and enjoy a wine tasting of the famous Clairette de Die
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.
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Day 1: Martigues | Embark

Board the MS Mistral in Martigues at 5:00 p.m. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew introduction over a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a delightful dinner on board and cruise to Avignon.

Day 2: Avignon (city Of The Popes) | Viviers (the Vivarais)

Join us a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.  In the afternoon, join a tour of the Ardèche Gorges.  Then return on board and cruise towards Viviers.

Day 3: Viviers | Tain L'hermitage (the Vercors)

Spend the morning cruising to La Voulte. In the afternoon, set off on an excursion to the Vercors and enjoy a wine tasting of the famous Clairette de Die. Return on board at Tain l'Hermitage for your gala evening on board. 

Day 4: Tain-l'hermitage | Vienne | Lyon | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Excursion options proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Vienne, the Roman city.
DISCOVERY (with a supplement): Explore Vienne on a Segway! After familiarizing yourself with your Segway, you'll set off on an original tour of this charming “Gallo-Roman” city known for its art and history.

Enjoy lunch before disembarking at 2:00 PM.
 
 

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MS Mistral

MS Mistral sailing along the Rhone River
Reception on the MS Mistral
Restaurant on the MS Mistral

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Cabins aboard the MS Mistral
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.
Cabin aboard the MS Mistral
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
Included
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
  • 3 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
  • Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
  • Port taxes
  • Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
  • Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers

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