Enchanting Provence Rhone and Saone Cruise

Enchanting Provence Rhone and Saone Cruise

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$1784

Enchanting Provence Rhone and Saone Cruise

8 Days Starting in Lyon, France and ending in Martigues, France

Visiting: Lyon, Avignon, Camargue, Marseille

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 30

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, River Cruise

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $1784

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Enchanting Provence Rhone and Saone Cruise" and explore the heart of France in unparalleled luxury. This 6-night river cruise offers superior twin-sharing accommodations aboard a luxurious vessel, complete with full board meal plans, welcome and farewell receptions, a gala dinner, and onboard entertainment. Discover Lyon's rich history and secretive traboules, stroll through Macon's charming streets, and savor the exquisite wines of Tain-l'Hermitage. Visit the majestic Papal Palace in Avignon, delve into Arles' Roman heritage, and experience the wild beauty of the Camargue with its pink flamingos and indigenous horses. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and the vibrant culture of Provence, Rhone, and Saone regions, all while cruising in comfort and style.

Highlights

  • Discover Lyon's history and architecture, including secretive traboules and silk heritage

  • Explore Macon's charming streets, vibrant culture, and picturesque Burgundian allure

  • Indulge in Tain-l'Hermitage's panoramic views, renowned vineyards, and exquisite Clairette wines

  • Uncover Avignon's Papal Palace, medieval charm, and religious significance as a papal seat

  • Immerse yourself in Arles' Roman monuments, artistic legacy, and Van Gogh's inspiration

  • Visit the Beaujolais vineyards and taste vibrant and fruity Gamay wines

  • Experience the wild beauty of the Camargue, including pink flamingos and indigenous Camargue horses

Itinerary

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Day 1: Lyon (Embarkation) (-/-/D)

Location: Lyon

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon arrival in Lyon, find your own way to the port (transfer not included). Embarkation begins at 06:00 PM. Today you embark on the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy your welcome dinner with onboard entertainment. Dont miss Lyon lit up at night as the Cruise departs for Macon, located in the Burgandy region of France.




Overnight on board

Day 2: Macon - The Beaujolais Vineyards - Lyon (B/L/D)

Location: Lyon

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning after breakfast, Join us on a guided tour of Macon. With its colorful facades, Macon should be part of Provence. Learn more about this Burgundy city on a tour highlighting its major sites. In the afternoon, you will visit the Beaujolais vineyards. The Beaujolais wine region is tucked between Lyon and Burgundy. Wines range from the young Beaujolais Nouveau to high-quality crus. Red wines are made mostly from Gamay grapes, creating a vibrant and fruity taste. Light and fresh white wines come predominantly from Chardonnay varieties. In the evening, you will return on board as the ship cruises towards Lyon.




Overnight on board

Day 3: Lyon - Tain-L\'Hermitage, Valley Of The Côtes Du Rhône (B/L/D)

Location: Lyon

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, today you will have the opportunity to join us for a panoramic tour of Lyon, a city renowned for its rich history and architectural beauty. As you explore the city, you'll discover the fascinating and strategically designed doorways known as traboules. These hidden passageways are unique to Lyon, connecting streets through buildings and courtyards offering secret shortcuts that have been used for centuries. Created for silk workers to transport their goods while being protected from the weather, traboules later played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War II. As you uncover these intriguing pathways, gain a deeper understanding of Lyon's historical and cultural significance. Later, in the afternoon cruise to Tain-lHermitage where you will arrive in the evening. Enjoy dinner.




Overnight on board

Day 4: Tain-L\'Hermitage - The Vercors - Avignon (B/L/D)

Location: Avignon

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning after breakfast, get ready to Discover the Vercors Massif and enjoy a tasting of local sparkling wine (Clairette de Die). The Vercors Massif contains impressive sites and breathtaking views. Explore its natural park, where you will encounter peaks, trails, rushing streams, cliffs and rolling mountain pastures. The Vercors Massif was also a strategic location for the French Resistance during World War II. Visit the quaint town of Die, known for its delicious sparkling wine, and enjoy a tasting. In the afternoon, return on board the ship and spend the rest of the day cruising to Avignon, arriving in the evening.




Overnight on board

Day 5: Avignon – Arles (B/L/D)

Location: Avignon

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast before you set for the morning guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon has a rich history, with its historic center listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area includes the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in Europe and the city's most famous attraction. Return to the ship in the afternoon and cruise to Arles, where the afternoon will be dedicated to a guided tour of this beautiful city. Arles, renowned for its Roman heritage, boasts impressive ancient monuments such as the Arena and the Roman Theater. The city also inspired many of Vincent van Gogh's iconic paintings during his time here. Enjoy dinner




Overnight on board

Day 6: Arles - The Camargue - Martigues (B/L/D)

Location: Camargue

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning after breakfast, join us for a tour of the Camargue. Visit a manade to witness an exciting horse show, showcasing the region's rich equestrian heritage and traditions. Sit back and admire the rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamingos, black bulls and the famous indigenous Camargue horses. Whether on the edge of the sea or inland, each spot offers an immersion in the wonders of nature that France has to offer. Tonight we will celebrate a festive gala evening as ship cruises to Martigues




Overnight on board

Day 7: Martigues (Disembarkation) - Marseille – Usa / Canada (B/-/-)

Location: Marseille

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast on board before you disembark this morning from 09:00 AM. Make your own way to the Marseille airport (transfer not included) for your flight back home.

Day 8: Martigues (Disembarkation) - Marseille – Usa / Canada (B/-/-)

Location: Marseille

Accommodation Name: Vessel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast on board before you disembark this morning from 09:00 AM. Make your own way to the Marseille airport (transfer not included) for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 06 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis in superior vessel or similar

    Enjoy a comfortable stay in a superior vessel or similar accommodation for 6 nights on a twin sharing basis.

  • Full board meal plan while on board cruise

    All meals are included while on board the cruise.

  • Welcome and farewell reception with the captain

    Participate in a welcome and farewell reception hosted by the captain.

  • Gala dinner and Welcome cocktail

    Enjoy a gala dinner and a welcome cocktail.

  • Services of an experienced English tour guide

    Benefit from the services of an experienced English-speaking tour guide.

  • Drinks included with meals and at the bar

    Drinks are included with meals and at the bar.

  • Macon and its historic downtown

    Explore the historic downtown of Macon.

  • The Beaujolais vineyards

    Visit the renowned Beaujolais vineyards.

  • Lyon and its strategic street doorways

    Discover Lyon and its strategically designed street doorways.

  • The hanging houses in the Vercors Massif

    See the hanging houses in the Vercors Massif.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities

    Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Arrival and departure transfers

    Transfers to and from the port are not included.

  • Visa fees if applicable

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort aboard a superior vessel, cruising through the picturesque regions of Provence, Rhone, and Saone. Transfers to and from the port are not included.

Accommodation

Enjoy 6 nights of superior accommodation on a twin-sharing basis aboard a luxurious vessel, complete with full board meal plans, welcome and farewell receptions, a gala dinner, and onboard entertainment.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the cruise?

    You will enjoy 6 nights of superior accommodation on a twin-sharing basis aboard a luxurious vessel. The accommodation includes full board meal plans, welcome and farewell receptions, a gala dinner, and onboard entertainment.

  • Are drinks included during the cruise?

    Yes, drinks are included with meals and at the bar while on board the cruise.

  • What kind of onboard entertainment can I expect?

    Various forms of entertainment are provided onboard the vessel, ensuring a delightful experience throughout the cruise.

  • Is Wi-Fi available on the cruise?

    Yes, free Wi-Fi is available onboard the vessel.

  • Are transfers to and from the port included?

    No, transfers to and from the port are not included in the tour package.

  • What is the significance of the traboules in Lyon?

    Traboules are hidden passageways unique to Lyon, connecting streets through buildings and courtyards. They were originally created for silk workers to transport their goods while being protected from the weather and later played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War II.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Beaujolais vineyards?

    During the visit to the Beaujolais vineyards, you will explore the wine region tucked between Lyon and Burgundy. You will learn about the vibrant and fruity Gamay wines and light, fresh white wines predominantly from Chardonnay varieties.

  • What historical sites will be visited in Avignon?

    In Avignon, you will visit the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in Europe, and explore the historic center, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • What will I see during the tour of the Camargue?

    During the tour of the Camargue, you will witness an exciting horse show and admire the region's rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamingos, black bulls, and the famous indigenous Camargue horses.

  • What is included in the full board meal plan?

    The full board meal plan includes all meals while on board the cruise, ensuring you are well-fed throughout your journey.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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