The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers

• Day 1 Martigues

  Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

• Day 1 Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
• Day 2 Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

  This morning, join us for an optional excursion:CLASSIC: Touring the Camargue. Well visit a manade to enjoy a horse show.DISCOVERY: Discovery in the Camargue in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Set out on an exciting jaunt into the heart of the wild Camargue.Sit back and admire the rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamencos, black bulls, and the famous, indigenous Camargue horses. Whether on the edge of the sea or inland, each spot is an immersion in the wonders nature has to offer in France.In the afternoon, join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion :guided tour of Arles.Our ship will cruise to Avignon.

• Day 2 Arles
• Day 2 Avignon
• Day 3 Avignon

  Optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : The morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon has had quite a past. The citys historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in this area is the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in Europe and the citys most famous attraction.This afternoon will be spent cruising to Viviers.

• Day 3 Viviers
• Day 4 Viviers

  In the morning, our ship will sail to la Voult. In theafternoon, join us on an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion : Discover the Vercors Massif and enjoy a tasting of local sparkling wine (Clairette de Die).* The Vercors Massif contains impressive sites and breathtaking views. Well discover many of these on a trip through its natural park. Peaks, trails, rushing streams, steep cliffs, and rolling mountain pastures await. The Vercors Massif was also a strategic location for the French Resistance during World War II. Well visit the quaint town of Dieknown for its delicious sparkling wineand enjoy a tasting.After our excursion, well return on board in Tain-l'Hermitage.Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.

• Day 4 La Voulte-sur-Rhône
• Day 4 Tain-l'Hermitage
• Day 5 Lyon

  Optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC package: Join us for a panoramic tour of Lyon and learn about the discrete and strategic doorways leading to shortcuts, known as traboules, that go from street to street.DISCOVERY package: Food tour of Lyon.We'll spend the afternoon cruising the Sane to Mcon, arriving during the evening.

• Day 5 Mâcon
• Day 6 Mâcon

  Optional excursions proposed:This morning, join us for an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Mcon. With its colored facades, Mcon feels like it should be part of Provence. Learn more about this Burgundy city on a tour highlighting its major sites.This afternoon, join us for an optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion for both packages: The Beaujolais vineyards. The Beaujolais wine region is tucked in between Lyon and Burgundy. Wines range from the young Beaujolais Nouveau to high-quality crus. Red wines are made mostly from Gamay grapes that create a vibrant, fruity taste. Light and fresh white wines come predominantly from Chardonnay varieties.Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Lyon.

• Day 6 Belleville-en-Beaujolais
• Day 6 Trévoux
• Day 6 Lyon
• Day 7 Lyon

  Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise) ItineraryMML_PP Itinerary