Cruise
MARTIGUES(1) - ARLES - AVIGNON - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
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
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- An exceptional cruise on the Saône to the mouth of the Rhône River
- Optional excursions:
- Safari in jeeps through the wild Camargue
- Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments
- Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
Route
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.
See morePORT SAINT LOUIS - ARLES - AVIGNON
We'll cruise towards Port-Saint-Louis. Join us for the optional 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 the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Arles, a highly cultural town enriched with vestiges from the Roman Empire.
DISCOVERY: Hike in the Alpilles Mountains to the village of Baux-de-Provence.
We'll cruise to Avignon.
AVIGNON - VIVIERS
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace.
The afternoon will be spent cruising to Viviers. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour on foot of the city.
VIVIERS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of the Ardèche Gorges. We'll return to the ship in La Voulte. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover the Vercors and taste the famous Clairette de Die*. We'll return on board in Tain-l'Hermitage.
See moreTAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYON
We'll cruise towards Vienne this morning. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Vienne, a city rich with Roman vestiges.
DISCOVERY: Explore Vienne on a Segway for an original tour of this charming "Gallo-Roman” city.
We'll then cruise towards Lyon. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.
DISCOVERY: Bike ride through the main monuments and districts of Lyon.
We'll return on board, and depart at nightfall to admire the city lights in Lyon.
TOURNUS - CHALON-SUR-SAONE
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning towards Tournus. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, whose facade is today regarded as a superior example of Northern Renaissance civic architecture. We'll continue along the Burgundy Wine Route and through villages with names that evoke the great French wines. We'll then return on board in Chalon-sur-Saône at the end of the afternoon. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
See moreCHALON-SUR-SAONE
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
See moreDates & Prices
* Price based on double occupancy
* Price based on double occupancy
Sales
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
Formalities
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
Ships
Several ships available for this cruise
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.
(1) Depending on mooring availabilities, the stopover in Martigues may be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhône.
*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.