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Explore French Riviera on a river cruise. Effortlessly float between quaint villages, scenic countryside, and history-rich cities and destinations like Nice without unpacking your bags. Enjoy Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits, and Local Market Visits on a specialty French Riviera river cruise. river cruises cost from $5,715 to $21,390 for a 8 to 14 days trip. Adventure Life's French Riviera cruise specialists can help you plan the perfect trip. Contact us to get started planning your trip now.
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Stop in Avignon on your cruise of the Rhône river.
from $10,340
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Nice & Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Nice - Lyon - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté
  • Explore Nice’s Riviera charm
  • Tour Arles’ Roman ruins
  • Visit Avignon’s Gothic palace
  • Experience Viviers’ medieval street
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Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Liberte, starting with three nights in Nice, featuring a city tour of Monaco. Explore historic sites in Arles, Avignon, and Lyon, with opportunities for wine tasting and optional excursions.
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Discover the history and art of Barcelona
from $7,529
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Essence of Burgundy & Provence

14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaCello
  • Discover Geneva’s vibrant history
  • Explore Annecy’s picturesque charm
  • Stroll Dijon’s medieval streets
  • Visit Tournus’ Benedictine abbey
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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.
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Visit colorful Lyon
from $12,490
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Idyllic Rhone

Nice - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire
  • Explore beautiful Lyon
  • Tour Macon’s region
  • Wander Avignon’s papal palace
  • Explore the ancient town of Viviers
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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.
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Famous view of Lyon, France
from $8,790
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Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Lyon - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté
  • Guided city tour of Lyon
  • Explore Avignon’s Palais des Papes
  • Canoeing adventure in Avignon
  • Explore Arles’ Roman monuments
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Lyon / Nice
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Embark on an 8-day Rhone River cruise from Lyon to Arles aboard an Emerald Liberté, exploring the gastronomy of Lyon and enjoying wine tastings in Beaujolais. Discover picturesque villages, historic landmarks like Palais des Papes, and end with Roman ruins in Arles before flying home from Nice.
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The views of Paris from Notre Dame Cathedral
from $10,290
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Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence

Paris - Nice - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté
  • Discover Lyon’s rich Roman past
  • Sample Beaujolais wines in Macon
  • Experience Tournon medieval charm
  • Stroll Viviers’ cobbled streets
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Paris / Nice
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Embark on a 10-day river cruise through the scenic South of France aboard the Emerald Liberte, exploring historic sites, vineyards, and Lyon's culinary delights. Enjoy a unique Provencal dinner crafted by chef Fabien Morreale for an authentic regional experience.
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Warm lights glow through the blue hour in Lyon
from $5,715
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Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris

Nice - Paris - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté
  • Discover Arles Roman Amphitheater
  • Tour Avignon historic chapel
  • Walk Viviers Maison des Chevaliers
  • Experience Paris Arc de Triomphe
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Nice / Paris
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Local Market Visits
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Enjoy a 10-day cruise on the Emerald Liberte along the Rhone River, exploring historical sites in Arles, Avignon, and Lyon, while savoring regional wines. Conclude your journey with a train ride to Paris, where you can visit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and take a scenic boat ride on the Seine.
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Aerial perspective of Lausanne Cathedral
from $6,860
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Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice

Lausanne - Nice - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté
  • Tour Lausanne Chateau Chillon
  • Discover Lyon Roman ruins
  • Sample Macon red wines
  • Walk Viviers Maison des Chevaliers
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Lyon / Nice
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience a 12-day cruise on the Emerald Liberte, exploring Lake Geneva, Lyon's culinary delights, and Beaujolais vineyards. End your journey in Nice after visiting Avignon and Arles, with stunning alpine views and rich Roman history along the way.
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We have had excellent results when working with Adventure Life. We've just set up out third trip with them because the first two were great! Adventure Life has always listened, worked with us, and set up trips the way we've wanted. They've also found experiences we wouldn't have known about otherwise, that have been some of the highlights of the entire trip.
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Adventure Life planned an extraordinary trip to Uruguay where we were able to see a colonial town, modern city, the coast life, and the countryside. They planned beautiful experiences such as olive oil and cheese tastings, and horseback riding through the country. The local tour company was excellent, all were so kind, knowledgable, and professional. We highly recommend Adventure Life, as we have had several fantastic experiences with them and this trip was no exception!
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