The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhone and Saone Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

CroisiCruise: MML PP

7 Days

From Martigues to Lyon via Arles, the Camargue, Avignon and Tain l'Hermitage, go on an unforgettable cruise. Discover Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage city, which retales 2,000 years of history through its old cobbled streets, as well as Avignon and its renowned Papal Palace.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

- An exceptional cruise on the Saône to the mouth of the Rhône River
- Excursions:

- An exceptional cruise on the Saône to the mouth of the Rhône River
- Discovery the wild Camargue
- The hanging houses in the Vercors Massif
- Lyon and its strategic street doorways
- The Beaujolais vineyards
- Mcon and its historic downtown

- Itinerary Day 1: Martigues(1)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Martigues at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

(1) Due to tides and the local authority embarkation points can vary. Day 2: Martigues - The Carmague - Arles - Avignon

We'll cruise towards Port-Saint-Louis. Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (bull breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals. DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness. This afternoon, join us for an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Arles. Tourists love to visit Arles for two reasons: Its Roman ruins and its ties to Van Gogh. The city oozes Provençal charm, and every corner seems packed with something to see or taste. We will then cruise to Avignon. Day 3: Avignon - Viviers

Join us this morning for a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Avignon has had quite a past. The city’s historic centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in this area is the Papal Palace, one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in Europe and the city’s most famous attraction. Our ship will cruise this afternoon to Viviers. Day 4: Avignon - The Vercors Massif - Tain L'Hermitage - Lyon

This morning, join us on an excursion for both packages: Discover the Vercors Massif and enjoy a tasting of local sparkling wine (Clairette de Die). The Vercors Massif contains impressive sites and breathtaking views. We’ll discover many of these on a trip through its natural park. Peaks, trails, rushing streams, steep cliffs, and rolling mountain pastures await. The Vercors Massif was also a strategic location for the French Resistance during World War II. We’ll visit the quaint town of Die—known for its delicious sparkling wine—and enjoy a tasting. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Tain L'Hermitage. We cruise towards Lyon during the evening. Day 5: Lyon - Macon

CLASSIC package: Join us for a panoramic tour of Lyon and learn about the discrete and strategic doorways leading to shortcuts, known as traboules, that go from street to street.

DISCOVERY package: Food tour of Lyon. Join us for a guided tour on foot within the heart of Lyon, known as the Presqu’île. What makes this tour unique are the stops at several eateries to have a bite of the local cuisine. The sweet pink praline and savory cold cuts are the stars of this show. We’ll discover the multitude of candies and pastries made with pink praline, a local confection you just can't say no to. For those with a savory tooth, our next stop will be a tasting of regional charcuterie. During this tour, your guide will also talk about renowned local chefs for a complete understanding of the "Gastronomic Capital of the World."

We'll spend the afternoon cruising the Saône to Mcon, arriving during the evening. Day 6: Macon - Belleville - Trevoux - Lyon

This morning, join us on an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Mcon. With its colored facades, Mcon feels like it should be part of Provence. Learn more about this Burgundy city on a tour highlighting its major sites.

This afternoon, join us for an excursion for both packages: The Beaujolais vineyards. The Beaujolais wine region is tucked in between Lyon and Burgundy. Wines range from the young Beaujolais Nouveau to high-quality crus. Red wines are made mostly from Gamay grapes that create a