Beauty of the Rhône Cruise – Lyon, Arles and Avignon
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Beauty of the Rhône Cruise – Lyon, Arles and Avignon
9 Days Starting in Paris, France and ending in France
Visiting: Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis, Martigues, Les Baux de Provence, Viviers, La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Vercors, Tain l'Hermitage, Tournon sur Rhône, Northern France, France
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Tour code:
w9frh
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Beauty of the Rhône Cruise – Lyon, Arles and Avignon" for an unforgettable journey through the heart of France. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Paris, where you can explore its UNESCO-listed sites. Then, set sail from Lyon aboard the MS Van Gogh or MS Camargue, and let the Rhône River guide you through the picturesque landscapes of Provence. Discover the historic charm of Avignon and its Papal Palace, and enjoy leisure time in Arles, renowned for its ancient amphitheatre. As you cruise to Viviers, immerse yourself in the quaint villages of the Vercors region. With optional excursions and a gala dinner, this river cruise offers a perfect blend of relaxation and cultural exploration. Travel in comfort with included coach transfers from the UK, and enjoy city-style accommodations in Northern France and Paris.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Paris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Paris area for a two-night stay.
Day 2 Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation: MS Van Gogh Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included visit to the cosmopolitan city of Paris. A large portion of the capital, including the River Seine, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour? Our local guide will introduce you to some of the city’s most famous sights. We return to our hotel late afternoon.
Day 3 Lyon
Location: Lyon, Avignon
Accommodation: MS Van Gogh Cruise
Accommodation Name: MS Van Gogh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Lyon and board the MS Van Gogh, sailing for the rest of the afternoon south of the city. After settling into your cabin, we'll receive a welcome cocktail followed by dinner. Our ship will cruise through the night towards Avignon.
Day 4 Avignon to Arles
Location: Avignon, Arles
Accommodation: MS Van Gogh Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our cruise takes us on a remarkable journey of this mighty river. Enjoy lunch as we cruise, arriving in Avignon early afternoon. Why not take a ride on the towns small train to see the local sights (at own cost, payable locally). Our ship will cruise overnight to Arles.
Day 5 : Arles to Port St. Louis or Martigues
Location: Arles, Port St. Louis, Martigues
Accommodation: MS Van Gogh Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy time at leisure in Arles this morning – most famous for its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre – or an optional drive to the Camargue. This afternoon we cruise on towards Port St. Louis or Martigues.
Day 6 : Arles to Viviers
Location: Arles, Les Baux de Provence, Viviers
Accommodation: MS Van Gogh Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy time at leisure in Arles this morning – most famous for its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre – or an optional excursion to Les Baux de Provence. This afternoon will be spent cruising to Viviers.
Day 7 : Viviers to La Voulte
Location: La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Vercors, Tain l'Hermitage, Tournon sur Rhône, Lyon
Accommodation: MS Van Gogh Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning will be spent cruising to La Voulte. Join our optional excursion exploring the Vercors Plateau. We rejoin our ship at Tain l’Hermitage or Tournon sur Rhône in time to prepare for our gala dinner and evening of entertainment. We sail through the night towards Lyon.
Day 8
Location: Lyon, Northern France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We arrive in Lyon, where we disembark, and head by coach to northern France and our overnight hotel.
Day 9
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Transport
Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
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Porterage at Hotels
Porterage at hotels is included.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Insurance is not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional guided sightseeing tours and excursions are not included.
Accommodation
You will spend five nights cruising the Rhone on board the MS Van Gogh in 2024 and on the MS Camargue in 2025. Hotels in Northern France and Paris will be city-style hotels.Mode of Transport
Travel is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach, with travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK included within your coach holiday price.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the cruise?
You will spend five nights cruising the Rhone on board the MS Van Gogh in 2024 and on the MS Camargue in 2025. Hotels in Northern France and Paris will be city-style hotels.
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Is insurance included in the tour package?
Insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the cruise?
Yes, there are optional guided sightseeing tours and excursions available, such as a small train tour in Avignon, a drive to the Camargue, and an excursion to Les Baux de Provence.
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What kind of transport is provided during the tour?
Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach, with travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK included within your coach holiday price.
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What can I expect during the gala dinner on the cruise?
The gala dinner includes an evening of entertainment as you sail through the night towards Lyon.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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