Beauty of the Rhône Cruise – Lyon, Arles and Avignon

Beauty of the Rhône Cruise – Lyon, Arles and Avignon

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Paris
Paris

Paris

Days 1-2
Cheryl Eileen Hart
Paris

Paris

Day 1
Lyon, France
Lyon

Lyon, France

Day 3
Avignon

Avignon, France

Days 3-4
Arles, France
Arles

Arles, France

Days 4-6
Viviers, France
Viviers

Viviers, France

Day 6
Lyon Cathedral, France
Lyon

Lyon Cathedral, France

Day 7
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Tain L'Hermitage

Tain L'Hermitage, France

Day 7
Paris, France
France

Paris, France

Day 9

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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

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

w9frh

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

River Cruise

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

  • Discover the authentic Provence from a unique perspective as you cruise from Lyon.

  • Visit the cosmopolitan city of Paris, with a large portion of the capital, including the River Seine, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Explore Avignon and the Papal Palace with an optional small train tour.

  • Enjoy time at leisure in Arles, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre.

  • Cruise to Viviers and explore the charming villages in the Vercors region.

  • Experience a gala dinner and evening of entertainment as you sail through the night towards Lyon.

Places You'll See

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Kariuki Muteru Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Cheryl Eileen Hart Paris
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Ly Ly camels
Paris, France

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

Cheryl Eileen Hart Paris
Ly Ly camels
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Kariuki Muteru Paris
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Paris, France
Notre-Dame Cathedral of 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

Lyon Cathedral, France
Avignon, France
Lyon, France

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

Avignon, France
Arles, France
Arles, France

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

Arles, France
Arles, France

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

Arles, France
Viviers, France
Arles, France

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

Lyon Cathedral, France
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Lyon, France

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

Lyon, France
Lyon Cathedral, France

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

Paris, France
French Riviera, France
Colmar, France

Location: France

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Transport

    Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

  • Porterage at Hotels

    Porterage at hotels is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Insurance is not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Is insurance included in the tour package?

    Insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Diane Downes (Google Reviewer)  

Rachel was fantastically helpful on...

31-Mar-2025

Rachel was fantastically helpful on the phone this morning with knowledgeable information about my trip and insurance cover. Answered all my questions. Can't wait for May 12th set off. Cheers, Diane

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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