Discover the Beaujolais vineyards, the unspoiled Arles, Avignon, Viviers and Tain L’hermitage on this 7-day cruise. Journey through the sparkling waterways of the Saone and Rhone River aboard the comfortable and intimate MS Van Gogh. Discover the Petite and Grande Camargue from the back of a jeep with local guides that share their enthusiasm for this legendary area. Join a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe and explore the charming city of Vienne on a Segway!
Highlights
Join an optional excursion through Lyon, the second largest city in France
Admire the rivers and the famous, indigenous Camargue horses
Visit a wine cellar and taste the famous Clairette de Die
Take a guided tour on foot of Vienne—once the capital of a Roman province
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcomed onboard the ship in Martigues in the evening. After comfortably settling into your cabins, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Enjoy dinner followed by free time in this typically Mediterranean town. Remain in port overnight.
In the morning start cruising towards Port-Saint-Louis. Arrive and join one of the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Excursion to the Camargue—an immense plain where the sea, wetlands, and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of waterfowl. Sit back and admire the rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamencos, black bulls and the famous, indigenous Camargue horses.
DISCOVERY as a supplement: Safari in the Camargue. Far from the tourist traps, discover the Petite and Grande Camargue from the back of a jeep with local guides that share their enthusiasm for this legendary area. Cross the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue.
Afternoon excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Walking tour of Arles.
DISCOVERY as a supplement: Take a coach to the starting point of a hike in the Alpilles Mountains to the village of Baux-de-Provence. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the legendary village and the surrounding valley.
After your tours, continue cruising to Avignon. Remain in port overnight.
Wake up in the charming city of Avignon and join one of the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.
DISCOVERY as a supplement: Leave by coach for the Pont du Gard, a true masterpiece of ancient architecture. Hike along the aqueduct trail, a 2-mile walk through the site with numerous viewing points. At the end of our trek, visit the museum.
Spend the afternoon cruising, arrive in Viviers in the evening. Join a guided tour on foot of the city. Remain in port overnight.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the impressive deep valleys, dense vegetation and granite and volcanic rocks that line the Gorges de l’Ardèche. Return to the ship in La Voulte. In the afternoon, excursion to the Vercors Massif, leave by coach towards Loriol-sur-Drôme and Die, visit a wine cellar and taste the famous Clairette de Die. Return on board in Tain-l'Hermitage. Remain in port overnight.
CLASSIC: Guided tour on foot of Vienne—once the capital of a Roman province. Numerous Roman vestiges are still visible in modern Vienne.
DISCOVERY as 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.
Then cruise towards Lyon. Proposed Excursions:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the city. Discover the second largest city in France, situated at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône.
DISCOVERY as a supplement: Discover all of Lyon's touristic highlights in only 2.5 hours and with little effort! Enjoy a leisurely bike ride around the lake in the Parc de la Tête d'Or and on the banks of the Rhône River. Don't miss the tasting of local products and delicacies in the heart of Vieux Lyon!
Return on board, and depart at nightfall to admire the city lights at night. Arrive in Trevoux and remain in port overnight.
Early in the morning start cruising towards Tournus. Visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, whose facade is today regarded as a superior example of Northern Renaissance civic architecture. Continue along the Burgundy Wine Route and through villages with names that evoke the great French wines. Then return on board in Chalon-sur-Saône at the end of the afternoon. Tonight is your exclusive gala evening.
Day 7: Chalon-sur-saone | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking in Chalon-sur-Saône.
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Main Deck- Cat A
34 cabins (31 double cabins, 3 single cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 118 sq. ft.
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Upper Deck- Cat A
20 cabins (19 double cabins, 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 118 sq. ft.
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
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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