Beauty of the Rhône Cruise – Lyon, Arles and Avignon

Experience the true essence of Provence on a delightful cruise from Lyon through one of France’s most picturesque regions. Relax aboard your comfortable rivership and take in the stunning scenery as each spectacular destination comes to you. Highlights include visits or ports of call in Avignon, Arles, Paris, Port St. Louis, and more!

By Coach

Included Excursions

Day 1

Local departure by coach, then to the Paris area for a two-night stay.

Day 2

Full Day

Paris

Enjoy an included visit to the vibrant city of Paris, where a significant part of the capital, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To enhance your experience, consider joining our optional guided sightseeing tour. Our expert guide will showcase some of Paris’ most iconic landmarks. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon.

Optional Paris Guided Sightseeing (£37pp)

Day 3

Lyon

Arrive in Lyon and board the MS Camargue, where you’ll settle into your cabin before enjoying a welcome cocktail and dinner. The ship sets sail in the afternoon, heading south of the city, and cruises overnight toward Avignon.

Day 4

Half Day

Avignon to Arles

Embark on a scenic cruise along this majestic river, enjoying lunch as we sail. We arrive in Avignon by early afternoon, where you can join an optional guided tour of the city and the Papal Palace. Afterward, the ship continues its journey overnight to Arles.

Optional Avignon Small Land Train Tour (£9pp)

Day 5

Half Day

Arles to Port St. louis or Martigues

Spend the morning at leisure in Arles, renowned for its remarkably preserved amphitheatre, or take an optional excursion to the Camargue. In the afternoon, we continue our cruise towards Port St. Louis or Martigues.

Optional The Camargue excursion (£16pp)

Day 6

Half Day

Arles to Viviers

Spend the morning at leisure in Arles, known for its well-preserved amphitheatre. You can also join an optional guided tour of the city or take an excursion to Les Baux de Provence. In the afternoon, we continue cruising towards Viviers.

Optional Les Baux de-Provence excursion (£16pp)

Day 7

Half Day

Viviers to La Voulte

This morning, we cruise to La Voulte. You can join an optional excursion to explore some charming villages in the Vercors region. We will meet our ship again in Tain l’Hermitage or Tournon-sur-Rhône, where you’ll have time to prepare for our gala dinner and evening entertainment. Our journey continues overnight towards Lyon.

Optional Vercors excursion (£18pp)

Day 8

We arrive in Lyon, where we disembark, and head by coach to northern France and our overnight hotel.

Day 9

Return home.

Accommodation Options

MS Camargue

Launched in 2015, this premium rivership boasts a bright and spacious interior designed for comfort and style. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Camargue region, the décor blends soft pastel pinks with cool yellows and touches of white, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. The upper deck features two main areas: a lounge and bar located at the bow, and a restaurant at the stern where all meals are served during the cruise. Upper deck cabins come with French balconies, while main deck cabins have large windows. For the best views, head to the sun deck, furnished with comfortable loungers and chairs, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the scenery.

Duration	Departure Date	Hotel	Price per Person	Single Supplement
8 nights	15/08/2026	MS Camargue	£1889		Call to Book

Duration: 8 nights

Departure Date: 15/08/2026

Hotel: MS Camargue

Price per Person: £1889

Single Supplement:

Important note: For operational reasons, we may occasionally need to use feeder vehicles to fulfil our tours. Similarly for operational reasons, it may be necessary to change your pickup point from your selected pickup point, but we will always notify you of these changes before you depart. Terms & Conditions apply.