A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence
8 Day River Cruise
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 Master of Wine on board and special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional French specialties with onboard wine tastings with cheese-and-chocolate and wine-and-food pairings. Enjoy a pastry demonstration by a French chef, and attend a cooking class.
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. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards.
Countries: France
River(s): Rhône, Saône
Pricing
River cruise starting at $4,594* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
8 Days – Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône
Your stateroom includes
- Comfort Collection Beds with choice of mattress firmness
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Premium L’Occitane bath products
- Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door
- Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels
- Individual climate control and in-room safe
- USB Ports
Onboard amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Panoramic windows
- Elegant, contemporary design & décor
- Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
- Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
- Covered Observation Lounge
- Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Excursions
- CLASSIC – Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You’ll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
- DISCOVERY – We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests – from cooking classes, to painting workshops – to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
- ACTIVE – Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go!
Health & Fitness
- Bikes
- Canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
- Maps for hiking, biking and jogging routes
- Fitness and wellness activities
- Fitbits®
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Arles, France
Meals
Dinner
Description
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Overnight Docking in Arles
Day 2
Arles
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
Active – Get your daily dose of exercise through Nordic walking in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery – Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
Classic – Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.
Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon.
Discovery – Enjoy an onboard Wine Tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.
Overnight Docking in Avignon
Day 3
Avignon
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Classic – Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.
Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
Overnight Docking in Avignon
Day 4
Viviers
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
World History in a Charming French Country Village
Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.
Discovery – Enjoy an onboard Chocolate and Wine Tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.
Active – Walk your way up to Vivier’s hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery – Explore the charms of Viviers on this extraordinary guided walk through the Old Town with an included tasting of the local culinary delights.
In the afternoon, you may want to join one of the Optional Excursion on offer.
Evening/Overnight Cruise to Tournon
Day 5
Tournon – Vienne
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Active – Bike along the Rhone river with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic – Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage.
In the late morning, cruise to Vienne.
Discovery – Enjoy a pastry demonstration hosted by a French chef on board your ship.
VIENNE
Roman and Middle Age History
Active – See Vienne from atop, hike up to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic – Join a Guided Walking Tour of Vienne and discover this charming little town surrounded by steep hills.
Overnight Docking in Lyon
Day 6
Lyon
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France
Discovery – Take a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France, OR
Classic – Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.
Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.
Discovery – This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.
Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus.
Evening/Overnight Cruise to Tournus
Day 7
Tournus – Chalon-sur-Saône
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, or to the Castle of Cormatin.
Discovery – Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese and Wine Tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.
Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.
Overnight Docking in Chalon-sur-Saône
Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône
Breakfast
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Lyon airport before Noon.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.