The Valleys of the Rhone and Saone: Gastronomy and vineyards (port-to-port cruise)

Regular price: $2,611.00
Sale price: $2,611.00

Departure Date

Cabin Type

Sightseeing Package

Quantity

CroisiCruise: LLY_PP

5 Days

Gastronomy and viticulture enthusiasts, this cruise between Rhône and Saône will seduce you. From the Rhone Valley to the Beaujolais vineyards, through the vineyards of Côte Rôtie and the terroir of Condrieu, go for a discovery tour with tastings that will tantalize your palate.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Dinner at the Abbey of Collonges, Paul Bocuse's temple of gastronomic excellence
Optional excursions:
- Discover the fine Côtes Rôtie and Saint-Joseph vineyards
- Wine-tasting* in a cellar of Tain L'Hermitage
- Vienne, ancient Roman city
- Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
- Wine-tasting* in the Beaujolais vineyards

Itinerary

Day 1: Lyon

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. Tonight's dinner will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 2: Lyon - Tain L'Hermitage

We'll begin to cruise early in the morning, heading along the Rhône valley, passing the vineyards of Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Château Grillet and Saint-Joseph. We'll reach Tain-l'Hermitage where a chapel seems to be guarding the valley from the top of the hills. Join us for an excursion to a cellar for a wine-tasting session*. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 3: Tain L'Hermitage - Vienne - Lyon - Collonges Au Mont D'Or

We'll cruise towards Vienne, reaching it early in the morning. When we arrive, join us for an optional guided tour on foot of this rich and diverse city. We'll then continue cruising to Lyon and arrive early in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time on your own or take part in our guided tour of the old town and discover the "traboules”, types of passageways that are typical of the city. Afterwards, we'll return on board and stop before the "Paul Bocuse restaurant" at Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. You'll be transfered by coach to the Abbey of Collonges for a gastronomic dinner. We'll return on board around midnight.

Day 4: Collonges Au Mont D'Or - Macon - Belleville - Lyon

Enjoy time at leisure in Mâcon this morning. We'll start sailing towards Belleville. Join us for an excursion through the Beaujolais vineyards and indulge in a wine-tasting session* at the "Hameau Duboeuf", a unique state-of-the-art wine museum in Europe. We'll cruise towards Lyon. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Later this evening, we'll get to admire the beautifully illuminated buildings that line the banks of the river Saône.

Day 5: Lyon

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

INCLUSIONS:

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
Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
Dinner (with drinks) at Paul Bocuse's Abbey
Onboard entertainment
All port fees
Prepaid classic sightseeing package

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
Personal expenses

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