A Taste of the Mediterranean: A Cruise through the Heart of Provence and the Camargue Region (port-to-port cruise)

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River Cruise
From Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You ...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A wonderful journey through charming towns and historic sites
    • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France
    • A traditional Camargue experience with a manade
    • The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
    • The beauty of the Camargue, Arles and olive oil production
    • Etang De Thau and its oyster farms

What's this trip about?

    From Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore 2,500 years of history in Arles.

Details

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

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

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 - excursions included in the package selected - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arles(2) - SETE(1)

Possible transfer by coach(2) from Arles to Sète. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Day 2 SETE(1)

We'll leave on an excursion of the Etang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Etang de Thau Museum, where you'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen, and you'll be able to taste some of the shellfish while taking in the beauty of the basin from ...

Day 3 SETE - VILLENEUVE-LES-MAGUELONE

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone. We'll cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhône à Sète Canal. We'll arrive by late morning. This afternoon, we'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. We'll trave...

Day 3 SETE - VILLENEUVE-LES-MAGUELONE

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone. We'll cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhône à Sète Canal. We'll arrive by late morning. This afternoon, we'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. We'll trave...

Day 4 VILLENEUVE-LES-MAGUELONE - AIGUES-MORTES

We'll spend the morning cruising on the Rhône à Sète Canal to Aigues-Mortes, arriving at the end of the morning. This afternoon, join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes. This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes and is one of th...

Day 5 AIGUES-MORTES - GALLICIAN

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Gallician. We'll set out on an excursion this afternoon to the Camargue. Then you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Saint-Marie-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. After our visit, we'll return to the ship by coach.

Day 6 GALLICIAN - ARLES

We'll spend the morning cruising towards Arles and travel on both the Rhône à Sète and Rhône canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles. We'll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Proven...

Day 7 ARLES

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$425
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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31 Jul 2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers -the transfer by coach from Arles to Sète(2) - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

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Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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