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River Rhone Cruise through Provence and Camargue

A five-day river cruise break following the Rhone River from Lyon to Arles and back, visiting Arles, Viviers and Tain l'Hermitage.

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Embark and disembark in Lyon for a magical cruise on the Rhone. Sail through the beautiful countryside of Southern France, calling at Avignon, famous for its Palace of the Popes and its ‘pont’, Viviers, episcopal 5th century city, Tain l’Hermitage and its Cotes du Rhone wine, and the Roman city of Vienne.There are optional excursions in Camargue and to the Ardeche Gorges, allowing you to fully experience the exceptional beauty of this renowned region of France.

The famous Pont at Avignon

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E175: Cruise Departure Dates 2010
Apr 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 18, 21, 25, 27;
May 1, 5, 10, 14; Jul 17, 21, 25, 29;
Aug 1, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30;
Sep 27; Oct 1, 5, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25
E175: LYL - River Rhone Cruise 2010£ price per person
Exclusive offer: Book now and save 10% on prices shown!
Prices above are per person based on two sharing a cabin.
Single supplement: £104

Superb wine country

The cruise price includes
  • Four nights accommodation on board ship in air-conditioned twin/double cabin with shower and toilet
  • All meals aboard ship
  • Drinks with lunch and dinner onboard (beer, wine, fruit juice, mineral water, tea/coffee)
  • Cruise itinerary as described
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Entertainment on board
  • Cruise Manager
  • Gala farewell dinner
  • Port taxes

Arles Amphitheatre

Additional Information
  • CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their cruises have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries. There may be other English speaking passengers on board this cruise, and depending on their numbers excursions with an English-speaking guide may be available.
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E175-LYL: River Rhone Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Lyon

Embark at 4pm in Lyon. We set sail southwards at 5pm. This evening enjoy a welcome cocktail, followed by dinner and an evening on board as we cruise overnight.

Day 2
Avignon - Arles

Today we cruise alongside the beautiful landscapes of the South of France and pass near Valence, Saint-Apollinaire’s cathedral, and Montélimar, and pass through the big lock of Bollène. Lunch on board and then arrive in Avignon from where there is an optional coach tour of the Camargue, a sprawling marshland inhabited by extraordinary wildlife, especially flamingoes. Enjoy some free time to visit the wonderful town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, famous for its gypsy pilgrimages. Return on board for dinner. After dinner, optional guided tour of the town of Arles, a major tourist and cultural site.

Day 3
Avignon - Viviers

Breakfast on board, as the ship cruises early this morning. Arrive in Avignon after breakfast. Optional guided tour of the Cite des Papes, the ancient citadel palace of the Popes. At the base of the palace you can admire the Saint-Bézenet bridge, better known as the “Pont d’Avignon”. Return on board. Our ship departs at noon, as we head towards Roquemaure. Lunch on board. At 2pm there is an optional coach tour to visit the Gorges de l’Ardèche, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, and crossing the Gras Plateau to reach Vallon Pont d’Arc where the Ardèche river has carved out the cliff, forming a grandiose natural arch over a hundred feet high. As we follow the path of the gorges we will make stop to admire the striking view of the Gorges. Rejoin the ship in Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts at 5pm. The ship departs at 6pm towards Viviers. Dinner on board before arriving in Viviers at 9.30pm.

Day 4
Viviers - Tain-L’Hermitage

Breakfast on board as the ship cruises early this morning. In the afternoon there is an optional excursion to Vercors. Travel by coach towards Die and pay a visit to a wine cellar to taste the famous Clairette de Die. Continue towards Vassieux-en-Vercors, the Vault in Vercors and the Pont-en-Royans. Rejoin the ship in Tain l'Hermitage. Dinner and gala evening before the ship sails back to Lyon.

Day 5
Tain-L’Hermitage - Lyon

Enjoy breakfast while cruising before arriving in Lyon in the morning at around 9am. Disembark.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary

The Lavender Fields of Provence

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The cruise price does not include
  • Travel and transfers to and from cruise ship - we can book your flights and transfers, if required.
  • Optional Excursions: Camargue; Arles; Cite des Papes; Viviers; Gorges de l'Ardeche; Wine cellars at the Cotes du Rhone
  • Travel Insurance
  • Fuel surcharge
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