Destination:
France,
Duration:
8 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
April 2027 - April 2027
Overview
8 Day River Cruise Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Indulge in the legendary cuisine of France on this culinary focused cruise through Burgundy and Provence. With a Certified Sommelier on board for a special tasting and wine-pairing dinner, with special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional French specialties with onboard cheese tasting, pastry demonstration, and with a unique dinner featuring a marvelous menu created just for you in the tradition of famous Chef Paul Bocuse. Embark your ship in Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Visit Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital which sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture.
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Indulge in the legendary cuisine of France on this culinary focused cruise through Burgundy and Provence. With a Certified Sommelier on board for a special tasting and wine-pairing dinner, with special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional French specialties with onboard cheese tasting, pastry demonstration, and with a unique dinner featuring a marvelous menu created just for you in the tradition of famous Chef Paul Bocuse. Embark your ship in Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Visit Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital which sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture.
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Start:Arles, France
Finish:Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
Finish:Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WLJ-T2
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - ARLES,
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Day 2 - ARLES
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Day 3 - AVIGNON
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Day 4 - VIVIERS
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Day 5 - TAIN L'HERMITAGE
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Day 6 - LYON
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Day 7 - TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
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Day 8 - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION)
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$6,011*
per person*
Tripcode: WLJ-T2
Start:Arles, France
Finish:Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
Finish:Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
133404
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