Destination:
France,
Duration:
10 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
June 2026 - November 2027
Overview
10 Day River Cruise Chalon-sur-Saône to French Riviera
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in 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. Visit Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, which sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, is the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Enjoy your two last nights in France on the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea—a perfect ending to this once-in-a-lifetime European river cruise!
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in 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. Visit Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, which sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, is the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Enjoy your two last nights in France on the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea—a perfect ending to this once-in-a-lifetime European river cruise!
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:Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
Finish:French Riviera, France
Finish:French Riviera, France
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WJLE
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
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Day 2 - TOURNUS
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Day 3 - LYON
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Day 4 - LYON
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Day 5 - TOURNON
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Day 6 - AVIGNON
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Day 7 - ARLES
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Day 8 - ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–FRENCH RIVIERA*
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Day 9 - FRENCH RIVIERA*
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Day 10 - FRENCH RIVIERA
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Price from
$5,765*
per person*
Tripcode: WJLE
Start:Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
Finish:French Riviera, France
Finish:French Riviera, France
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
133432
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