Five-Star Rhône Cruise
Explore the scenery of the Rhône
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Let the gentle currents of the Rhône transport you through Burgundy and Provence. Discover the region's verdant vineyards and absorb the atmosphere of its historic towns, soaring cathedrals and half-timbered houses.
We meet at our exclusive St Pancras Departure Office, and join the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to Lyon. Here we join the splendid Amadeus Provence.
We arrive in Mâcon before breakfast this morning. Enjoying an attractive location near the Beaujolais hills. You may choose to join an optional shore excursion of a tour of the Mâconnais and Beaujolais vineyards. This afternoon there is an included visit to the Benedictine monastery at Cluny.
In the early hours of Day 3, we moor in Chalonsur- Saône. Today there is an optional excursion to picturesque Beaune. In the afternoon you can join an optional excursion to Cormatin. On Day 4, we moor in Lyon. We explore this wonderful city on an included guided tour.
This morning we sail into charming Avignon, where we take an included walking tour of the UNESCO listed city. This afternoon, there is an optional excursion to Pont du Gard, the remains of an incredible Roman aqueduct, and then to Uzès, a delightful medieval town.
On Day 6, we cruise along the Rhône to Arles, arriving early this morning. On arrival, you may opt to join a walking tour of Arles in the morning or perhaps enjoy an excursion to the Camargue river in the afternoon.
This morning you can join an optional excursion to the incredible Ardèche Gorge, sometimes known as the 'Grand Canyon of Europe.' Winding through sandy beaches and dusky forests, under natural rock bridges and past leaning white cliffs, the natural beauty of this area is breathtaking and well worth experiencing.
On Day 8 we arrive back in Lyon, where we disembark the ship and travel by Standard Class rail to Paris. Here we join the Eurostar to London. Upon arrival, your tour concludes
Palais des Papes
The spectacular Palace of the Popes is Avignon's most important landmark and was the former seat of the Papacy during the 14th century.
The Camargue
This optional excursion travels to one of France's most ecologically diverse region. Here, over 400 bird species including flamingoes make their home and can be watched from one of the many hides.
Southern Ardèche
Join this optional excursion and tour the beautiful area, dotted with many grottoes and extravagant cave networks. Later, continue to a local lavender producer and learn about the production process on these fragrant farms.
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be found together with dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices & Availability' button. We will write to you around 10 weeks before your departure date with the precise meeting times for your tour group.
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Please note: This tour may be suitable for reduced mobility passengers, please call for further information.
Set against the backdrop of an azure sky, nothing quite prepares you for your first view of the magnificent Pont Du Gard, as it will simply take your breath away. Built in the first century AD, this 3-tiered Roman aqueduct still stands proudly perched over the River Gardon. It was constructed as part of a 50 kilometre water supply to the Roman city of Nimes, and you can marvel at this feat of Roman engineering, as you walk over the bridge. Not to be missed!
Explore the scenery of the Rhône
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