MS Rhone Princess, 7 Night From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers ex Lyon, France Return
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- Tuesday, 10th September 2024
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- MS Rhone Princess
Cruise Description
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.
Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
Day 2
Join us for the optional excursions proposed: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.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Mâcon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing.
Day 3
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Abbey ruins in Cluny.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Vienne. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll reach Vienne later this evening.
Day 4
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Vienne.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Day 5
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.Our Ship will cruise to Arles.In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals.DISCOVERY: Discovery in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of traditional Provençal entertainment.
Day 6
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of Arles and a local olive oil producer's.We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers.Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Viviers.
Day 7
This morning will be spent cruising to Tournon.Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Tournon. We'll visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône followed by a tasting of local wines* and regional delicacies.We'll then return on board. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night.
Day 8
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Cruise Itinerary
Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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10/09 | Lyon, France | 6:00 PM | |
11/09 | Lyon, France | 12:30 PM | |
11/09 | Macon, France | 11:30 PM | |
12/09 | Macon, France | 12:30 PM | |
12/09 | Vienne, France | 10:30 PM | |
13/09 | Vienne, France | 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
14/09 | Avignon, France | 4:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
14/09 | Arles, France | 2:30 PM | |
15/09 | Arles, France | 8:30 AM | |
15/09 | Avignon, France | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
15/09 | Viviers, France | 8:00 PM | |
16/09 | Viviers, France | 6:00 AM | |
16/09 | Tournon, France | 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
17/09 | Lyon, France | 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |