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Rhone River, Europe from Lyon, France with the Van Gogh

CroisiEurope
Sails down the scenic Rhone and Saone
Meals inspired by France's culinary tradition
Generously-sized cabins

Destination

Western Europe

Trip Duration

6 nights

Cruise Ship

Van Gogh

Cruise Company

CroisiEurope

Start Port

Lyon, France

End Port

Martigues, France

Itinerary

Lyon is located at the confluence of the Saone and the Rhone in the beautiful region of Rhône-Alpes. Lyon is a city steeped in history and the proximity of the city to Paris also makes it a popular stopover. The hometown of the writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery has a wealth of theaters and an opera. Furthermore, the Basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere is worth a visit. Lyons charming old town, Quartier Saint-Jean offers winding cobblestone streets, fantastic architecture as well as some unique cafes and shops.

Mâcon is located approximately 60 km north of Lyon, in the Burgundy region of the Saône river. The area around the city is known for its red and white wine.

Lyon is located at the confluence of the Saone and the Rhone in the beautiful region of Rhône-Alpes. Lyon is a city steeped in history and the proximity of the city to Paris also makes it a popular stopover. The hometown of the writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery has a wealth of theaters and an opera. Furthermore, the Basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere is worth a visit. Lyons charming old town, Quartier Saint-Jean offers winding cobblestone streets, fantastic architecture as well as some unique cafes and shops.

The town of Tournon / Tain L'Hermitage, located in the Rhône-Alpes in the Rhone. The area is famous for its vineyards. The Chapel of St. Christophe, and the historic pedestrian bridge are worth a visit.

The famous french city of Avignon in the south of France, is located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Avignon is known for having a Mediterranean charm. The impressive Palais des Papes, was the former seat of the Pope and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a very popular attraction as is the UNESCO listed Pont Saint-Benezet bridge with its distnict arches which crosses the river Rhone. There is a vibrant art scene in Avignon, with many museums, in addition to the Festival D'Avignon, a well-known arts and culture festival held in the city.

The city of Arles is situated in the south of France, 24 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea . Many of the ancient Roman monuments that exist here are World Cultural Heritage sites.

Martigues, France is located about 30 kilometers south of Marseille. The city port is located on the Rhone river and used to be called Maritima in ancient times. However, nowadays it's flatteringly known as the "Venice of Provence".

What’s included:

6 nights cruise

  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Complimentary beer and wine at lunch and dinner and open bar throughout the voyage (not including champagne, special wines or fine brandies)
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Accommodation in the cabin category you booked
  • All meals on board
  • Port taxes

Other Information

  • Transfers
  • Additional flights
  • Hotels
  • Wide variety of shore excursions
  • Rental vehicles
  • Travel insurance

You will be sailing on:

Van Gogh

The Van Gogh was built in 1999 and refurbished in 2007 and is operated by CroisiEurope, giving you a relaxing and fun cruising experience along European rivers such as the Rhone and the Saône.

Refurbishment Year:

2018

Currency:

EUR

Passengers:

105
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Who is traveling?

Adults18+ years
2
Kids0-17 years
0
  • 2 Adults

  • 6 nights

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Rhone River, Europe from Lyon, France with the Van Gogh