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Lyon & Provence 7-Night Viking River Cruise with Roundtrip Airfare

Tour lands of fine wine & gourmet cuisine on this 7 night Viking River cruise from Avignon to Lyon, France. Sail along the scenic Rhône River and experience the vibrant colours of Arles, set out on a guided walk of Avignon or take a wine tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape on this inspiring and cultural trip.
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Lyon & Provence 7-Night Viking River Cruise with Roundtrip Airfare

DEPARTURE DATE: July 31, 2023
Countries Visited: France
Departure Port:Avignon, France

OVERVIEW

Tour lands of fine wine & cuisine

Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes amphitheater and the Pont du Gard. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor Beaujolais wines. Hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this 8-day Rhône cruise.

Travel Dates & Pricing

TRAVEL DATEPRICETYPE
July 31, 2023from $3,999 CADPer Person

What's Included

  • FREE Round trip air from Calgary ( please ask if available from other cities )
  • 7 night river cruise from Avignon to Lyon in French Balcony stateroom
  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Transfers
  • Taxes and port charges

Itinerary

DAYDATEPLACE
1Mon Jul 31Avignon, France
2Tue Aug 1Arles, France
3Wed Aug 2Avignon, France
4Thu Aug 3Viviers, France
5Fri Aug 4Tournon, France / Vienne, France
6Sat Aug 5Lyon, France
7Sun Aug 6Lyon, France
8Mon Aug 7Lyon, France

Day 1 – Avignon, France

Board your ship docked in Avignon. After boarding, take free time to explore this quaint town on the scenic Rhône River, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented.

Day 2 – Arles, France

Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city’s vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore Arles on your own.

Day 3 – Avignon, France

This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed “City of Popes” because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, see the picturesque Pont d’Avignon and walk the Place de l’Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. After the tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring Avignon. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served on board your ship. We depart for Viviers this evening.

Day 4 – Viviers, France

This morning join a walking tour of Viviers’ Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Once a 5th-century Roman settlement, today the cobblestone streets are dominated by the 12th-century St. Vincent Cathedral. This afternoon, we set sail to Tournon.

Day 5 – Tournon, France

Board the Train de l’Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board as we cruise past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne this afternoon, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice on a walking tour before dinner on board the ship. We remain docked in Vienne this evening.

Day 6 – Lyon, France

After breakfast, disembark in Lyon for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), with free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world-famous. Your ship remains docked overnight.

Day 7 – Lyon, France

After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais’s famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time.

Day 8 – Lyon, France

After breakfast, disembark.

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