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CroisiCruise: LLY_PP
5 Days
Lyon | Tain L'hermitage | Vienne | Lyon | Collonges Au Mont D'or | Mâcon | Belleville | Lyon
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
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets 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
- Discover:
- 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
- Important Information
Day 1: Lyon
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight's dinner will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
Day 2: Lyon - Tain L'Hermitage
You will begin to cruise early in the morning, heading along the Rhône valley, passing the vineyards of Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Château Grillet and Saint-Joseph. Reach Tain-l'Hermitage where a chapel seems to be guarding the valley from the top of the hills. Join 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
Cruise towards Vienne, reaching it early in the morning. On arrival, join a guided tour on foot of this rich and diverse city. Then continue cruising to Lyon, arriving early in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time on your own or take part in the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC : guided tour of the old town and discover the "traboules”, types of passageways that are typical of the city.
DISCOVERY: French Chic - Elegance and Culinary Delight.
In the evening, gastronomic dinner included at the Abbaye de Collonges - Paul Bocuse(2). You will return on board around midnight.
(2) Dinner will be served in the Abbey or in Paul Bocuse's restaurant according to the final number of passengers on board.
Day 4: Collonges Au Mont D'Or - Macon - Belleville - Lyon
Enjoy time at leisure in Mâcon this morning. Start sailing towards Belleville. Join 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. Cruise towards Lyon. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening. Later this evening, you will get to admire the beautifully illuminated buildings that line the banks of the river Saône.
Day 5: Lyon
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 the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Assistance from the 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 the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
- Personal expenses
For the safety of passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.