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Selected cruises departing between April and August 2025
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CroisiCruise: LSR_PP
8 Days
History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on the Rhone. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous 'traboules' - secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, which has had an exceptional political, artistic and religious influence on Europe, then admire the castle of Tournon which stands upright on its majestic rock in the heart of the town and houses a museum labeled "Museum of France" since 1927.
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
- Extensive discovery of the region and its terroir
- Tastings of local specialties in Tournon
- Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
- The highly spiritual Cluny Abbey
- Discovery in jeeps through the wild Camargue
- Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments
- Itinerary
Day 1: Lyon
Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
Day 2: Lyon - Macon
Join one of the proposed excursions: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city. DISCOVERY: Food tour of Lyon. Return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Mâcon. Dinner and an evening of dancing on board.
Day 3: Macon - Vienne
Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit the Abbey ruins in Cluny. Rreturn on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Vienne. Dinner and evening of entertainment on board.
Day 4: Vienne
Join the proposed excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Vienne - this charming "Gallo-Roman” city is known for its art and history. Return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon. Dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.
Day 5: Avignon - Arles - The Camargue
Join the proposed excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Cruise to Arles. This afternoon join one of the proposed excursions: CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue and visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) to learn about how a manadier works with the animals. DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness. Return on board for dinner and an evening of traditional Provençal entertainment.
Day 6: Arles - Viviers
Join the proposed excursion for both packages: Visit of Arles and a local olive oil producer's. Return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers. Join the proposed xcursion for both packages: Guided tour of Viviers.
Day 7: Viviers - Tournon
This morning will be spent cruising to Tournon. Join the proposed excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Tournon. Visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône followed by a tasting of local wines and regional delicacies. Return on board. Tonight's there wil be a gala dinner and evening on board. Your ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.
Day 8: Lyon
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of 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
- Onboard entertainment
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- 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
- Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
- Personal expenses
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.