From Martigues to Lyon via Arles, the Camargue, Avignon and Tain l'Hermitage, go on an unforgettable cruise. Visit The Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave which contains some of the best-preserved figurative cave paintings in the world, as well as other evidence of Upper Paleolithic life. In the coolness and the humidity it offers, you can be fully immersed through sound and olfactory worlds. Discover Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage city, which retales 2,000 years of history through its old cobbled streets.
Highlights
Join an optional excursion through Lyon, the second largest city in France
Enjoy an exceptional cruise on the Saône to the mouth of the Rhône River
See Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments
Admire the rivers and the famous, indigenous Camargue horses
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Meet up in Lyon at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Brasserie Georges for your departure by coach towards Martigues. Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Martigues at 6:00 p.m. After settling into the cabins, enjoy the welcome cocktail that the crew prepared for all the guests!
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
Cruise towards Port-Saint-Louis. Today's excursions are:
Classic: Discover the Camargue. Visit a "manade" and learn about how a manadier works with the animals. Discovery: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.
This afternoon's excursions are:
Classic: Guided tour of Arles, a highly cultural town enriched with vestiges from the Roman Empire. Discovery: Hike in the Alpilles Mountains to the village of Baux-de-Provence.
Tour of the Ardèche Gorges. You will then return to the ship in La Voulte. In the afternoon, discover the Vercors and taste the famous Clairette de Die. Return on board in Tain-l'Hermitage.
Cruise towards Vienne this morning. Today's excursions are:
Classic: Guided tour of Vienne, a city rich with Roman vestiges. Discovery: Explore Vienne on a Segway for an original tour of this charming "Gallo-Roman¿ city.
Then cruise towards Lyon. This afternoon's excursions are:
Classic: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city. Discovery: Bike ride through the main monuments and districts of Lyon.
Return on board, and depart at nightfall to admire the city lights in Lyon.
Begin to cruise early in the morning towards Tournus. Visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, whose facade is today regarded as a superior example of Northern Renaissance civic architecture. Continue cruising along the Burgundy Wine Route and through villages with names that evoke the great French wines. Return on board in Chalon-sur-Saône at the end of the afternoon. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.
Day 7: Chalon-Sur-Saône | Lyon | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Coach transfer back to Lyon.
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$2,553
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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.
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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
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
1 day ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner
Fiona Lonsdale
2 days ago
I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!
Sandi T
2 days ago
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
2 days ago
This was a life changing trip of a lifetime and exceeded my expectations. No details were left out during the planning of this trip by Adventure Life. The entire crew on the ship could not have been more helpful and kind. Everyone went out of their way to make this trip as pleasurable as possible.
