The Rhone Experience’

PLACES OF INTEREST

LYON – The gastronomic capital of France. Lyon is beautiful lit at night and you will marvel at the wonderful illuminations.

AVIGNON – Enclosed by medieval walls, this great city of the popes houses a number of splendid museums, churches and palaces.

ARLES – Van Gogh was inspired by the Mediterranean light of Arles and you will be too. Near to the Rhone delta that acts as a nature reserve for pink flamingo.

The French enjoy their waterways and to celebrate this fact, a true River Rhone Cruise will not fail to impress.
The Rhone starts high up in the Swiss Alps and finds it’s way to Lake Geneva before passing Lyon, Avignon and Arles, known as the true Rhone Valley with the wonderful backdrop of hills and mountains.

The Rhone is joined by the Saone river at Lyon which then carves it’s way across some of France’s most beautiful wine growing countryside.
There are many different river cruises to consider for enjoying the Rhone. We have included a few select offers below. Please call us for many other alternative options, itineries, dates, durations and operators:

’PICTURESQUE PROVENCE & LYON’ – 6 days from £695 per person

MS Camargue – 4* Superior Class – 6 days from £695 per person.

Full Board on the river cruise, including flights from London to Lyon and Transfers.(Ref.cosmfwjq)

2007 Departures: April 22;26. May 1. July 23;27. August 1;22

Highlights include: Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Viviers, Tain L’Hermitage, Vienne

Optional Excursions include: Tour of Camargue, Evening Tour of Arles, Viviers Walking Tour

‘THE FRENCH RIVIERA & THE RHONE’ – 10 days from £1695 per person

River Royale – 4* Superior Class – 10 days from £1695 per person.

Full Board river cruise, including home to departure airport transfers, flights from London to Nice and Transfers. A selection of Excursions are included in the river cruise price.(Ref.TiHiJUR)

2007 Departures: April 13. May 11. June 8;22. July 20. August 17. September 14;28

Highlights include: Lyon, Nice, Aix En Provence, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Wine Tasting

Optional Excursions include: Trip to Parc du Chateau

>Back to Top