Fall Festival: Local History and Traditions on the Rhône River

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River Cruise
Set off on this spellbinding cruise along the Rhône River, where you'll discover the unrivaled natural beauty of France. Visit the radiant city of Avignon and learn about its deep heritage and love of the good life as you fall under the charm of this Provençal city.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Onboard presentation
    • Onboard contest: Win a five-day cruise for one person or a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice(1)
    • ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
    • THE MUSTS: The Papal Palace, the city's most famous attraction
    • Tasting of Rhône wines
    • The Château de Grignan
    • Onboard dinner and music celebrating the Camargue

What's this trip about?

    Set off on this spellbinding cruise along the Rhône River, where you'll discover the unrivaled natural beauty of France. Visit the radiant city of Avignon and learn about its deep heritage and love of the good life as you fall under the charm of this Provençal city.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityLyon
End CityLyon

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Avignon
  • Lyon

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - The presentation on the Rhône - the Guitares de Camargue evening on board - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Itinerary

Day 1 LYON

You’ll board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Our ship will begin to cruise. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.

Day 1 LYON

Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.Cruise to Avignon overnight. 

Day 2 AVIGNON

We’ll spend the morning cruising the Rhône towards Avignon.Onboard presentation: "The Riches in the Rhône Valley: More Than 2,500 Years of History."ONBOARD CONTEST.(1)This afternoon, join us for an included excursion: Avignon and the Papal Palace. The imposing fortres...

Day 2 AVIGNON

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Avignon.Onboard presentation: "The Riches in the Rhône Valley: More Than 2,500 Years of History.Onboard contest.(1)Included excursion: Avignon and the Papal Palace.Dinner of specialties from the Camargue.Guitares de Camargue evening of entertainment. 

Day 3 AVIGNON - VIVIERS

This morning, the included excursion is a tour of the Château de Grignan and a visit to a truffle farm. The tour begins on the castle terrace with a dominant view of the beautiful city below. The style of the castle terrace and gardens, dating back to the 12th century...

Day 3 AVIGNON - VIVIERS

Cruise to Viviers.Included excursion: Tour of the Château de Grignan and a visit to a truffle farm.Cruise through the Rhône Valley in the afternoon.Onboard contest.(1)Festive gala evening.Cruise to Lyon overnight. 

Day 4 LYON

We'll arrive in Lyon early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking.

Day 4 LYON

Disembarkation.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,133
Price per day$283
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
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22 Mar 2026
26 Mar 2026
$1,133
23 Mar 2026
27 Mar 2026
$1,049
28 Oct 2026
01 Nov 2026
$1,049
31 Oct 2026
04 Nov 2026
$1,049
01 Nov 2026
05 Nov 2026
$1,049
03 Nov 2026
07 Nov 2026
$1,049
04 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026
$1,049
05 Nov 2026
09 Nov 2026
$1,049
06 Nov 2026
10 Nov 2026
$1,049
07 Nov 2026
11 Nov 2026
$1,049

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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Requirements
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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