Top Rhone River Tours & Cruises in 2025

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Colors of Provence - Cruise Only

Lyon - Arles - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina

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Lyon / Arles

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Embark the MS Amakristina in Arles, France for your week-long cruise through France's legendary wine regions, including Cotes du Rhone, Burgundy and Beaujolais. Enjoy wine tastings, ancient Roman ruins, and medieval villages on this European vacation. Les Baux, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, and Vienne are all stops before arriving to Lyon, France.

• Tour the highlights of Lyon, France
• Stop at the home of a local vintner
• Learn about olive farming tradition
• Take the Artist Experience tour

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from $14,290

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Spectacular South of France

Roundtrip Lyon - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire

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Lyon / Lyon

Activities

Cooking Classes

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Join an 11-day Scenic Sapphire cruise from Lyon through Southern France, exploring the culinary delights and vineyards of Burgundy. Enjoy exclusive experiences like cooking classes, truffle hunting, and private concerts amidst historical sites.

• Tour St. Rémy & St. Paul de Mausole
• Enjoy a concert at Palais des Papes
• Explore Château de Cormatin
• Explore Lyon

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from $6,914

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Colors of Provence

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina

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Paris / Barcelona

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This 14-day cruise of France & Spain is a splash of cultures - spend 3 nights in Paris, then travel by high-speed TGV train to Lyon and start on a lovely cruise through Provence onboard MS Amakristina. Then catch the TGV to Spain for 3 nights in Barcelona. Enjoy wine tasting, riding, cooking workshops, and archaeology.

• Enjoy Lyon's culinary delights
• Visit the Beaujolais wine region
• Join a Provencal cooking lesson
• Admire Antoni Gaudi’s works

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from $2,799

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Lyon & Provence

Avignon - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

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Avignon / Lyon

Activities

Urban Exploration

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Join this 8-day expedition and tour lands of fine wine & cuisine from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking River Cruises. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy.

• Explore Avignon
• Experience Arles' vibrant city
• Visit Viviers’ Old Town
• Discover Beaujolais

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from $3,799

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Burgundy & Provence

Arles to Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Catherine

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Arles / Lyon

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Embark on an 8-day Burgundy & Provence cruise from Arles to Lyon aboard the S.S. Catherine. Visit towns like Avignon, where medieval charm and the majestic Palace of the Popes await. Next, explore the quaint village of Viviers and its storied past, and then explore the twin wine villages of Tain-l’Hermitage and Tournon.

• Discover Arles’ Roman ruins
• Visit Avignon's Palace of the Popes
• Learn about silk weaving at Lyon
• Visit Beaune’s Hospices

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from $4,609

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Active & Discovery on the Rhone

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Poetry II

Starts / Ends

Lyon / Arles

Activities

Kayaking

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Poetry II, where each port offers exciting adventures and options. Explore Provence’s stunning lavender fields, picturesque bike routes, wine caves, and art-inspired experiences from Lyon to Arles.

• Explore Lyon’s hidden passageways
• Discover Tournon’s medieval city
• Taste chocolate in Tain-l’Hermitage
• Visit Avignon’s iconic Palace

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Essence of Burgundy & Provence - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacello

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Dijon / Arles

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS Amacello through Burgundy and Provence, savoring French flavors and exploring Roman heritage, charming towns, and iconic sites like Lyon’s culinary treasures and Avignon’s Papal Palace.

• Explore Chalon-Sur-Saone's heritage
• Discover Tournus’ Romanesque abbey
• Experience Arles’ Roman ruins
• Stroll through Beaune’s cobblestone

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from $3,968

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Charming Provence: a barge cruise in Southern France

Arles to Sete - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anne-Marie

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Arles / Arles

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Embark on a 7-day cruise from Arles to Sete aboard Anne-Marie and explore southern France. Tour Roman ruins in Arles, see flamingos in Camargue, visit medieval Aigues-Mortes, and taste oysters at Etang de Thau. Discover olive oil farms and bull herding traditions.

• Arles Roman ruins tour
• Tasting of Provence local products
• Taste shellfish at Etang de Thau
• Join a wagon tour in a bull farm

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from $11,590

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Idyllic Rhone

Nice - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire

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Lyon / Nice

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Nice to Lyon on the Scenic Sapphire, exploring the Rhone and Saone rivers. Experience France’s rich heritage through its historic cities, medieval villages, and culinary delights amidst stunning landscapes.

• Explore beautiful Lyon
• Tour Macon’s region
• Wander Avignon’s papal palace
• Explore the ancient town of Viviers

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from $11,590

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Idyllic Rhone

Lyon - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire

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Lyon / Avignon

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Lyon to Nice on the Scenic Sapphire, exploring the Rhone and Saone rivers. Experience France’s rich heritage through its historic cities, medieval villages, and culinary delights amidst stunning landscapes.

• Tour Macon’s region
• Visit Perouges village
• Wander Avignon’s papal palace
• Stroll Viviers winding alleys

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from $5,669

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Essence of Burgundy & Provence

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacello

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Geneva / Nice

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Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the Amacello through Switzerland and France, from Geneva and Annecy through Burgundy and Provence. Indulge in Lyon’s culinary delights, explore historic treasures, and end with three unforgettable nights in Nice, Monaco, and Monte Carlo.

• Discover Geneva’s vibrant history
• Explore Annecy’s picturesque charm
• Stroll Dijon’s medieval streets
• Visit Tournus’ Benedictine abbey

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from $1,379

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The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhone and Saone River

7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Rhone Princess

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Martigues / Macon

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Variable

On MS Rhone Princess, embark on an exceptional seven-day cruise from the Rhône to the Saône River. Marseille's Mediterranean port, a safari through the wild Camargue, and a visit to the Beaujolais wineries are among the highlights.

• Discover the Vercors Massif
• The Camargue and its customs
• Visit Avignon's Papal Palace
• Explore Beaujolais

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from $8,779

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Grand Seine and Rhone - Cruise Only

Paris - Arles - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalyra

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Paris' Seine River / Arles

Activities

Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Biking

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Variable

Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Paris to Arles on the MS Amalyra, exploring iconic regions along the Seine, Saone, and Rhone rivers. Enjoy historical sites, exquisite wines, and culinary delights, culminating in the vibrant city of Arles.

• Visit Les Andelys Chateau Gaillard
• Discover Honfleur’s harbor
• Experience Normandy’s beaches
• Explore Monet’s Giverny gardens

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from $7,990

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Sensations of Lyon and Provence

Lyon - Marseille - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté

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Lyon / Marseille

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Variable

Sail from Marseille to Lyon for another fun and exciting 8-day cruise along the Rhone and Saone Rivers. Emerald Liberté offers comfortable accommodations before exploring different cities.

• Explore Lyon
• Discover Chalon-sur-Saône
• Experience Tournon
• Uncover the rich history of Arles

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