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The Valleys of the Rhône and Saône: Gastronomy and Vineyards

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Gastronomy and viticulture enthusiasts, this cruise between Rhône and Saône will seduce you. From the Rhone Valley to the Beaujolais vineyards, through the vineyards of Côte Rôtie and the terroir of Condrieu, go for a discovery tour with tastings that will tantalize your palate.
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Highlights
  • Take a tour in the fine Côtes Rôtie and Saint-Joseph vineyards
  • Enjoy wine-tasting in a cellar of Tain L'Hermitage and Beaujolais vineyards
  • Explore the ancient Roman city of Vienne
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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: Lyon | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to your crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight's dinner will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 2: Lyon | Tain L'Hermitage

Begin to cruise early in the morning, heading along the Rhône valley, passing the vineyards of Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Château Grillet and Saint-Joseph. You will reach Tain-l'Hermitage where a chapel seems to be guarding the valley from the top of the hills. Join the excursion to a cellar for a wine-tasting session. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 3: Tain L'Hermitage | Vienne | Lyon | Collonges Au Mont D'Or

Cruise towards Vienne, reaching it early in the morning. When you arrive, join the guided walking tour of this rich and diverse city. You'll then continue cruising to Lyon and arrive early in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time on your own or take part in a guided tour of the old town and discover the "traboules”, types of passageways that are typical of the city. Afterward, return on board and stop before the "Paul Bocuse restaurant" at Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. You'll be transferred by coach to the Abbey of Collonges for a gastronomic dinner. Return on board around midnight.

Day 4: Collonges Au Mont D'Or | Mcon | Belleville | Lyon

Enjoy time at leisure in Mâcon this morning and start sailing towards Belleville. Join the excursion through the Beaujolais vineyards and indulge in a wine-tasting session at the "Hameau du Vin", a unique state-of-the-art wine museum in Europe. You'll cruise towards Lyon. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening. Later this evening, you'll get to admire the beautifully illuminated buildings that line the banks of the river Saône.

Day 5: Lyon | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Continue your independent trip back home. 

Ship/Hotel

MS Mistral

MS Mistral

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.
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
  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 4 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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