Beauty of Rhône Valley & Provence CroisiEurope
Breathtaking landscapes, ancient cities and medieval treasures await on this cruise through France’s stunning Rhône Valley and idyllic Provence. We enjoy the chance to explore the village of Les Baux-de-Provence and admire Arles’ Roman amphitheatre.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Lyon - Avignon
We arrive in Lyon and board our ship at 16.00, before cruising to Avignon, enjoying evening entertainment on board.
Day 2 Avignon - Arles
This morning we enjoy a tour of old Avignon. With a guide, we explore this walled jewel, seeing monuments, public buildings & churches. We also visit the Pope’s Palace.
Day 3 Arles - Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Today’s excursion is to the Camargue, a wetland and marine reserve. Our panoramic guided tour showcases this natural river-delta wilderness, from its rivers, dunes and salt marshes to its pink flamingos, bulls and wild Camargue horses. On route, we visit a ‘manade’ (bull-breeding farm) and watch a demonstration. This afternoon, we cruise to Martigues, where we have time free to explore before setting off again for Avignon.
Day 4 Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône - Viviers
Today, our guided excursion takes us to Les Baux-de-Provence, a village perched on an outcrop in the Alpilles mountains.
Day 5 Viviers - Tain l’Hermitage
After a morning of cruising, our afternoon excursion whisks us to Vercors Regional Natural Park with a tasting of Clairette de Die sparkling white wine. Tonight, enjoy our gala evening on board.
Day 6 Disembark in Lyon
Day 1 Embark in Lyon - Avignon
We arrive in Lyon and board our ship at 16.00, before cruising to Avignon, enjoying evening entertainment on board.
Day 2 Avignon - Arles
This morning we enjoy a tour of old Avignon. With a guide, we explore this walled jewel, seeing monuments, public buildings & churches. We also visit the Pope’s Palace.
Day 3 Arles - Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Today’s excursion is to the Camargue, a wetland and marine reserve. Our panoramic guided tour showcases this natural river-delta wilderness, from its rivers, dunes and salt marshes to its pink flamingos, bulls and wild Camargue horses. On route, we visit a ‘manade’ (bull-breeding farm) and watch a demonstration. This afternoon, we cruise to Martigues, where we have time free to explore before setting off again for Avignon.
Day 4 Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône - Viviers
Today, our guided excursion takes us to Les Baux-de-Provence, a village perched on an outcrop in the Alpilles mountains.
Day 5 Viviers - Tain l’Hermitage
After a morning of cruising, our afternoon excursion whisks us to Vercors Regional Natural Park with a tasting of Clairette de Die sparkling white wine. Tonight, enjoy our gala evening on board.
Day 6 Disembark in Lyon
MS Camargue
The premium MS Camargue features a bright and spacious interior with pastel pinks and cool yellow and white tones designed to complement the plants and wildlife in the Camargue region. The ship accommodates 104 passengers; cabins on the upper deck have French balconies while the cabins on the main deck have large windows. The upper deck has two main areas: the lounge and bar towards the bow of the ship and the restaurant towards the stern where all meals are served. Furnished with comfortable sun loungers and chairs, the sundeck provides great views.
MS Mistral
The MS Mistral is an intimate-sized standard ship which measures 110m long by 11.40m wide and accommodates 157 passengers in 78 cabins (single, double or triple, including a suite) spread over two decks. The navy blue and gold décor are a tribute to the sailing world. All meals are served in the restaurant on the upper deck, which is also home to the lounge/bar and dancefloor. Comfortable sun loungers can be enjoyed on the sundeck, which also offers a large shaded area.
MS Rhone Princess
Measuring 110m long by 11.40m wide, the MS Rhône Princess is an intimate-sized standard ship. There are 69 cabins spread over two decks, accommodating 138 passengers. The warm orange décor and golden woodwork and ceilings create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The upper deck is home to the restaurant and lounge bar with dancefloor, while the sundeck offers comfortable sun loungers and a large shaded area.
MS Van Gogh
Named after the famous painter, the MS Van Gogh showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The ship offers large, bright and comfortable spaces and features a stylish colour combination of grey, blue and orange. With space for 105 passengers, the 20 cabins on the upper deck have French balconies while the 34 on the main deck have windows. Located on the upper deck are the lounge/bar at the front and the restaurant at the back. The sundeck offers a perfect relaxation area with comfortable sun loungers and a large shaded area.
MS Rhone Princess or MS Mistral (standard ships)
MS Van Gogh or MS Camargue (premium ships)
5 Nights Inclusive
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• Porterage
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
• Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)
• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 4 days
• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 4 nights
• Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night
• On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers
• Avignon guided city tour & Palais des Papes
• The Camargue & manade visit
• Les Baux-de-Provence
• Vercors Regional Natural Park & wine tasting
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Features of this tour
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS• Enjoy a combination of stunning scenery and historic treasures
• Discover the diverse riverside landscapes of the River Rhône
