Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: LYON - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (Embark)

We'll meet up in Lyon at 4:00 p.m. in front of the Brasserie Georges for our departure by coach towards Chalon-sur-Saône. 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.

Day 2: MÂCON, Beaujolais vineyards - LYON

Enjoy some free time on your own in the heart of Mâcon. Afterwards, join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour of the Beaujolais vineyards. Tonight, join us on a cruise through Lyon by night to admire the city lights.

Day 3: LYON - TAIN L’HERMITAGE, Valley of the Côtes du Rhône

Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Panoramic tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.

DISCOVERY: Bike ride through the main monuments and districts of Lyon. We'll finish up our tour with a tasting of local products in the heart of the old town.

We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Tain-l'Hermitage, arriving in the evening.

Day 4: TAIN L’HERMITAGE, The Ardèche gorges - AVIGNON

This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an excursion common for both Classic and Discovery excursions packages: discover the Pont d'Arc Cavern, a replica of the famous Chauvet Cave.

We'll start cruising to Avignon.

Day 5: AVIGNON - ARLES

Join us on an excursion common for both Classic and Discovery excursions packages: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.

We'll depart for Arles. Enjoy some free time in the old section of this highly cultural city, enriched with vestiges of the Roman Empire.

Day 6: ARLES, The Camargue - MARTIGUES*

*Depending on mooring availabilities, the stopover in Martigues may be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhône.

Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC : Discover the Camargue. We’ll visit a "manade" (horse breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals.

DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.

We'll continue cruising towards Martigues*. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 7: MARTIGUES* (Disembark) - LYON

*Depending on mooring availabilities, the stopover in Martigues may be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhône.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking in Martigues at 9:00AM. Coach transfer back to Lyon, stopping for lunch along the way. We'll reach Lyon early in the afternoon. End of our services.

 

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .
• Until further notice, it is only possible to select one of the 2 excursions packages on offer. You will thus only be able to book the Classic Package OR the Discovery Package. Please advise at the time of booking the excursion package you wish to choose.

Prices Include:

Accommodation in a double air-conditioned cabin with shower and WC • Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to the breakfast of  the last day • Drinks included with onboard meals (wine, water, beer, fruit juices, one coffee) • Drinks consumed at the bar (excluding champagne & drinks from the wine list) • Welcome cocktail • Entertaiment onboard • The Gala Evening • The assistance of our hostess on board • The excursions included in the package selected (Select only ONE excursions package: Classic -or- Discovery) • Port charges

Prices Do Not Include:

Individual arrival and departure (airfare; transfers) • Champagne at the bar and drinks on the wine list • Travel Cancellation Insurance • Gratuities • Personal expenses

Contact us now to book this cruise or for more information

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