Picturesque Provence & Lyon Cruise
6 DAYS FROM £775
A serene journey through glorious countryside visiting the beautiful medieval towns and natural wonders of Provence and its surrounds.
Cruise Highlights
Lyon
Arles
Avignon
Viviers
Tain L'Hermitage
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Lyon - UK
Accommodation as per cruise ship and hotel details
Meals: Full board on cruise ship, bed and breakfast in hotel
Tea & coffee with meals
Transfers between overseas airport, hotel and cruise ship
All local, port and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Lyon.
Fly to Lyon where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.
DAY 2: Lyon.
France's second city offers visitors a rich tableau of sights, from graceful Renaissance architecture and elegant bridges to a quaint old town complete with stately Basilica, impressive cathedral, fine restaurants and cobbled streets buzzing with bistros and shops. Your morning is free to explore its charms at your own pace, before an afternoon transfer to your cruise ship for embarkation. Tonight, as your ship sets sail southwards, enjoy a pre-dinner welcome cocktail with the crew. Your cruise includes full board from dinner this evening until breakfast on Day 6. (B, D)
DAY 3: Arles.
After a morning cruising past wonderful Provencal landscapes, arrive in Arles where you can join an optional tour of the beautiful Camargue. Explore its beautiful nature park, made up of lovely marshlands and inhabited by a dazzling array of wildlife including colourful water birds. You'll have time to enjoy the delightful, cobbled town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, once famous for its gypsy pilgrimages, before rejoining your ship. An optional, yet unmissable, evening tour of this enchanting city, which inspired Van Gogh and boasts resplendent Roman ruins and churches, awaits. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Avignon - Viviers.
Your ship sets sail early in the morning for Avignon, a stunning medieval town once the home of Popes and famed for its arched bridge, immortalised in the well-known song. An optional sightseeing takes in the mighty Cité des Papes citadel, whose court once attracted Europe's artists and intellectuals, and the famous bridge, standing in its shadow. Return to your ship for lunch and cruise towards Viviers, taking time to enjoy the gentle river idyll and to relax on deck admiring the alluring vistas. After dinner, join an optional walking tour of Vivier's picturesque medieval town. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Viviers - Tain L'Hermitage - Les Côtes du Rhône.
This morning, why not enjoy an optional shore excursion to the spectacular Gorges de l'Ardèche, where the Ardèche River has eroded mighty gorges in the Gras Plateau, creating a glorious natural spectacle. At the awesome Pont d'Arc, the water flow has even carved a grandiose rock arch, forming an incredible natural bridge between the gorge sides. After a stop to admire the superlative views, rejoin your ship at La Voulte and sail to Tain L'Hermitage, a city renowned for its Côtes du Rhône and Hermitage wines. After free time to discover the city, enjoy a farewell dinner on board. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Lyon - UK.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
Lyon: Hotel Charlemagne (3*)
Your Cruise Ship
On some departures the cruise will be operated by MS Van Gogh, the sister ship of MS Camargue.
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View Deck PlansMS Camargue
A bright and spacious river cruiser, MS Camargue easily maintains CroisiEurope's reputation for comfort, style and good service. Well-maintained and equipped with all the latest navigational technologies, the fully air-conditioned MS Camargue accommodates 146 passengers in 73 light, comfortable, outside cabins, and maintains an atmosphere of security and comfort as you cruise amidst the tranquil rolling countryside and beautiful natural wonders of Provence.
Public Rooms & Facilities
Large partially covered sun deck; lounge with TV/video; restaurant; bar with dance floor; gift shop.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all passengers in one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style, while lunch and dinner have set menus, usually including a choice of regional specialities and traditional favourites. Aperitifs, coffee and digestifs are available in the lounge bar. Vegetarian meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking. There is an evening programme of entertainment and a welcome cocktail on the first night. While on board you will be looked after by the ship's hostess and purser.
Cabins
All cabins are outside cabins and have twin or double beds; air-conditioning/climate control; satellite TV; radio; hairdryer; safety deposit box; shower and wc. Your holiday price includes a main deck cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
Twin/double main deck cabin with large window
Twin/double upper deck cabin with large window
View Holiday PhotosView Deck PlansMS Van Gogh
A bright and spacious river cruiser, MS Van Gogh easily maintains CroisiEurope's reputation for comfort, style and good service. Well-maintained and equipped with all the latest navigational technologies, the fully air-conditioned MS Van Gogh accommodates 158 passengers in 78 light, comfortable, outside cabins, and maintains an atmosphere of security and comfort as you cruise amidst the tranquil rolling countryside and beautiful natural wonders of Provence.
Public Rooms & Facilities
Large sun deck; lounge bar with dance floor; bar; restaurant; library; gift shop.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all passengers in one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style, while lunch and dinner have set menus, usually including a choice of regional specialities and traditional favourites. Aperitifs, coffee and digestifs are available in the lounge bar. Vegetarian meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking. There is an evening programme of entertainment and a welcome cocktail on the first night. While on board you will be looked after by the ship's hostess and purser.
Cabins
All cabins are outside cabins and have twin or double beds; air-conditioning/climate control; satellite TV; radio; hairdryer; safety deposit box; shower and wc. Your holiday price includes a main deck cabin or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
Twin/double main deck cabin with large window
Twin/double upper deck cabin with large window
Holiday Extensions
View Holiday PhotosAdd 2 nights in Lyon - 2 Extra nights from £165
France's second city offers visitors a rich tableau of sights, from graceful Renaissance architecture and elegant bridges to a quaint old town complete with stately Basilica, impressive cathedral, fine restaurants and cobbled streets buzzing with bistros and shops.
You can extend your cruise with a two night stay in Lyon. On day 6 you will be transferred from your cruise ship to your hotel. On day 8 you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add 2 nights in Lyon - 2 Extra nights from £165
View Holiday PhotosGrand Boscolo
Enjoying one of the best locations in Lyon, you'll appreciate the elegant décor, modern comforts and excellent service, with a delightful French touch, that this hotel offers.
Location: Set on the banks of the Rhône, between Bellencour and the Opera, the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the pedestrian shopping area and the old city.
Facilities: Lounge bar; direct dial telephone; internet access; safety deposit box; laundry and dry cleaning service; foreign currency exchange; minibar.
Price includes: Bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; cable TV; luggage storage; radio; hairdryer.
Official category: 4 star.
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