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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

7 nights

Cruise Ship

Van Gogh

Cruise Company

CroisiEurope

Start Port

Lyon, France

End Port

Lyon, France

Itinerary

Depart 18:00

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.

Vienne is located approximately 40 km south of Lyon. To date, there are remains of Roman buildings in the city, such as the Temple d'Auguste et de Livie and a Roman theater.

Depart 04:00

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.

Viviers is the capital of the Vivaris region, and is located along the banks of the Rhone. Viviers offers visitors a distinct medieval charm. The small streets of Viviers are lined with shops of many local merchants and craftsmen.The impressive Romanesque St. Vincent Cathedral is a popular tourist attraction of the area. Another nod to the history of the city is evident through the 'Pont Romain' otherwise known as the bridge of eleven arches. which crosses the Escoutay river. The location of Viviers means that visitors can benefit from a Mediterranean-style climate.

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.

What’s included:

Included Services

  • 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

Optional services:

  • 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

  • 7 nights

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