Cruises visiting Lyon range from just 3-day jaunts to a full two-week Rhone & Saone River cruises in the sothern French countryside. Biking, hiking, city tours, and wine tasting highlight virtually ever river cruises departing from Lyon, and our favorite route on the Rhone-Saone, between Lyon and Arles vists Camargue Natural Park, one of Europe's premier wetlands right on the Mediterranean Sea. With just over half a million residents, Lyon is the provincial capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, and at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone Rivers, it makes for the perfect point of embarkation for many of our classic European river cruises. Contact one of our European river cruise experts when you're ready to start planning the perfect Rhone and Saone River cruise to Lyon!

10 Best River Cruises to Lyon for 2019

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Medieval Saint-Bénezet bridge/Pont d'Avignon and Rhone River in Avignon, France

The Valleys of the Rhône and Saône: Gastronomy and Vineyards

5 Days from $1,657

Enjoy this 5-day cruise aboard MS Camargue as it sails between the Rhône and Saône visiting Beaujolais vineyards, the terroir of Condrieu and the ancient city of Vienne

Escape to Provence

3 Days from $884

Join a 3-day small ship voyage to Provence, a historic and popular region of Southeast France. Board the MS Van Gogh in Lyon and travel along the sparkling Rhone River, making stops to explore the charming Avignon, Arles, Martigues and the wild Camargue.

Escape to Provence

3 Days from $847

Join the crew of the MS Mistral for a short cruise through Southeast France. Begin your 3-day journey in Lyon and stop in Avignon and Arles before you reach Martigues. Enjoy the amenities of your own floating hotel and get off the ship for guided visits of the Provence region highlights.

The Magic of the Provençal Rhône and the Camargue

5 Days from $1,574

Board the MS Camargue for this 5-day round-trip cruise from Lyons, France, as you discover the wild and unspoiled nature of the Camargue marshland and enjoy daily stops to visit riverside cities and villages like Arles, Avignon, Viviers and Tain L'hermitage.

Cruise through the banks of the Rhone River

The Magic of the Provençal Rhône and the Camargue

5 Days from $1,624

The MS Van Gogh hosts this round-trip 5-day river cruise of southeast France from Lyon. You'll cruise the Rhone River, making stops in Arles, Avignon, Viviers, and Tain L'hermitage, as you discover the wild and unspoiled nature of the Camargue and experience the unique charm of the Provence region.

The Magic of the Provençal Rhône and the Camargue

5 Days from $1,439

Board the MS Camargue for a unique river expedition through Southeast France, exploring the unspoiled Camargue and the charming Provence region. Navigate along the Rhone and spend five days uncovering the exceptional heritage, traditions and culture of Lyon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, and Tain L'hermitage

The gateway to Provence, the Camargue, the Rhône and the Saône

7 Days from $2,543

Join MS Van Gogh on this 7-day voyage that explores the waterways of France, passing by charming villages, vineyards, and ports. Visiting Martigues, Arles, Avignon, Tain L'hermitage, Lyon, Viviers, Chalon-sur-saone and more!

The Saône, the Rhône, the Camargue and the gateway to Provence

7 Days from $2,242

This 7-day river cruise from Lyon explores the waterways of France, passing by charming villages, vineyards, and ports. Visiting Martigues, Arles, Avignon, Tain L'hermitage, Chalon-sur-saone and more!

The gateway to Provence, the Camargue, the Rhône and the Saône

7 Days from $2,199

Join MS Mistral on this 7-day voyage that explores the waterways of France, passing by charming villages, vineyards, and ports. Visiting Martigues, Arles, Avignon, Tain L'hermitage, Lyon, Viviers, Chalon-sur-saone and more!

The Saône, the Rhône, the Camargue and the gateway to Provence

7 Days from $2,156

Top Luxury Cruises to Lyon, France

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Colors of Provence - Cruise Only	$3099	8	Mar 28, 2019	Embark the MS Amacello in Arles, France for your week-long cruise through France's legendary wine regions, including Cotes du Rhone, Burgundy and …
Colors of Provence	$5289	14	Mar 25, 2019	Spend 3 nights in the charming city of Paris, then travel by high-speed TGV train to Lyon and embark upon an enchanting cruise through Provence. Take …

Lyon Cruise Tips & Travel Guide

Highlights of Lyon, France
Lyon is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes province and is built at the convergence of the Rhone & Saone Rivers in South-Central France. While it is not quite Paris, it is the third-largest city in France and is home to a bustling arts & culture scene and over 2000 years of history.

Most Rhone & Saone River cruises either embark or disembark in Lyon, while some others visit it in the heart of the itinerary. Either way, make sure to enjoy some of these highlights:

Walking tour of the city of Lyon to learn about its historic role in Western Civilization, from the Roman Empire all the way through modern times.
Bike through the parks and suburbs to see the scenic rolling hills and charming countryside.
Charming historic towns downriver like Avignon, Viviers, Tournon and the Camargue Natural Park on the Mediterranean Sea.

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