6 days tour
A Trip To Admire The Beautiful Scenery Of The Rhône Valley (
Meals
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) Welcome cocktail Gala dinner All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Accommodation
double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
Insurance
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
Guide
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Transport
CroisiEurope Cruise Ship
Others
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess Onboard entertainment Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees. Free Wi-Fi onboard Headsets are included for excursions Onboard activities All port fees included
Not included:
Others
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.
Flights
International flights are not included
Optional
Shore excursions can be sold as part of the cruises package. Please contact us for more details. These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary. If the minimum of 25 participants is not reached, the excursion may be either cancelled or proposed at another rate, depending on the number of participants (to be paid for on board). The excursions on the first evening and the morning following boarding are only guaranteed for the passengers who have booked the excursion before the cruise. Gorges de l’Ardèche Set off on a panoramic tour by coach to the Ardeche Gorges, an area which abounds with wonderful dramatic and unspoilt natural scenery. Your breath will be taken away by the views of the mountain relief, with steep valleys, dense vegetation, the ever present granite and volcanic rocks, and much more. The Ardeche is a wild untamed river until it reaches Vallon Pont d’Arc. Here it bore its way through the rock, creating a huge natural archway – the “Pont de l’Arc” which is some 34 metres high. After a photo stop at an appropriate viewing point, the panoramic tour continues to the Madeleine Cave, where the coach will stop for you to visit the cave. Located in the heart of an area of pure natural beauty, and awarded 3 stars by the famous Michelin Guide, the beauty of the caves has captivated even the most experienced of travellers. The Madeleine Cave is surely one of the most amazing worlds created by underground waters millions of years ago. Return by coach to the boat. Duration : 4:00 hours As a warning for those suffering from travel sickness, the route during the panoramic tour includes many twists and turns. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Good walking shoes are recommended. Avignon and the Pope’s Palace You will set out on foot for the guided tour of the old town of Avignon. With the Pope’s Palace, classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and a testimony to the city’s past when it was known as the capital of Christianity back in the Middle-Ages, Avignon offers an impressive array of monuments. Along the Passage de l’Oratoire, you’ll be able to admire the exteriors of the chapel, classified as a historic monument, where many events take place during the famous Avignon Festival. We’ll move on to St Agricol street where you’ll get to see the diocesan Church, the oldest in the city. We’ll then stop by the Place de l’Horloge, which has always been the beating heart of Avignon. Cafés and restaurant terraces are now spread out where the Roman forum once stood. Right across, you will see the walls of the Town Hall and the theater that was built in the 19th century. We’ll continue to the Place du Palais. This square is roughly 800 ft long and 160 ft wide. To the East stands the Pope’s Palace which faces the baroque sculptures of the Papal mint. A large golden Virgin seems to be watching the Notre Dame des Doms cathedral while the elegant Renaissance inspiration on the outside walls of the Petit Palais are showing further back. Then, discover the Pope’s Palace, the most important monument in the city. It’s made of two parts: the old Palais of Pope Benedict XII (1334 - 1342), and the new Palais of his successor Pope Clement VI (1342 - 1352). Our visit will take you through the staterooms where numerous ceremonies and feasts took place, the chapels, the Pope’s private apartments and the terraces which offer a wonderful panorama on Avignon and the Rhône river. Return on board on foot. Duration : approx. 3:00 hours It is forbidden to take pictures inside the Pope’s Palace. It is necessary to climb up 500 steps inside the Pope’s Palace. Bags would be left in the luggage office. Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change. Touring the Camargue and visiting a manade Enjoy a panoramic guided tour of the Camargue. Sit back and admire the rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamencos, black bulls and the famous, indigenous Camargue horses. Discover the salt and rice fields that make the area so well known. We’ll visit a manade (horse breeding farm) and learn about the work of a manadier as we watch a demonstration of how they work with the animals they raise. Our visit will include a cocktail on the patio. At the end of our visit, we’ll return to the ship in Arles. Duration : approx. 4:00 Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary. Guided tour of the Baux de Provence Meet up with your guide and set off on a guided tour of Les Baux de Provence, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located at the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau, the village overlooks breath-taking landscapes over Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles. This gorgeous and impressive stone fortress is definitely a must-see. Tourism developed in this region after World War II with the arrival of Raymond Thuillier who contributed to the worldwide popularity of the Baux with the opening of the gastronomic restaurant “Oustau de Baumanière” where celebrities and political figures would often dine. In 1966, André Malraux issued a decree putting the village under protection of the Ministry of Culture and the Environment. A prosperous era then started for the Baux which had been left aside since the Revolution. The restoration of the city led to its being listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France in 1998. Return on board by coach. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Good walking shoes are recommended : Les Baux de Provence is paved and sloped. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Excursion into the Vercors Departure by coach from La Voulte towards Die. Carved out in limestone, the Vercors Regional Nature Park extends over 186,000 hectares between the Isère Valley to the North and the Diois to the South. Water has shaped deep gorges in the cliffs, majestic cirques, caves and chasms among the most famous in Europe. Wooded plateaux and valleys shaped by agriculture are home to a remarkable fauna and flora. We’ll stop at the cellars of Die Jaillance to discover a true love story between men and the vines and enjoy a wine tasting session. Afterwards, we will continue by coach for a panoramic view of the Rousset Pass located in the heart of the Vercors and reaching an altitude of over 1400 meters. The belvedere culminates at a height of 1245 meters and from this point of view the scenery is outstanding: arid escarpments and a road with hairpin bends down the hill, which accentuates the overall impression of depth. We’ll move on towards Vassieux-en-Vercors, La Chapelle-en-Vercors and Pont-en-Royans where you’ll get to see the suspended houses, whose daring architecture dates as far back as the perched village itself, built in the 15th century. Last, we’ll drive through Romans-sur-Isère well known for its shoe industry before returning by coach to Tain l’Hermitage to board our ship. Duration : approx. 4:00 hours Roads are sinuous, beware of travel sickness. The order of visits can be modified. Times are approximate. Guided tour of Vienne Meet up with the guides for a walking tour of Vienne, during which you will discover this Roman city rich in vestiges. The history of Vienne goes back more than 2000 years. The city is indivisible from the Rhône river and the surrounding hills. The Allobrogi people are thought to have made it their capital, but it was in the Roman era that the city began to prosper on both banks. You will see the Antique Theatre; built roughly between 40 and 50 AD, it is considered one of the largest in the Roman empire, with its 130m diameter and 13,000 spectators capacity. Restored in 1938, it was returned to its original function and is now a venue for artistic events. The tour will continue with the Temple of Augustus and Livia (exteriors only). This temple dedicated to Rome and Augustus stood in a sacred area on the forum and has carried this name since the end of the 18th century. Its construction began about 20-10 BC; it was later transformed at the beginning of the Middle Ages into a church, and was finally restored in the second half of the 19th century thanks to the intervention of Prosper Mérimée. Finally, to complete the tour, you will see the Cathedral of St Maurice (exteriors only), which has been listed as a historic monument since 1840. Return to the boat on foot. Duration : approx. 2:00 hours Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.
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Itinerary of your trip A Trip To Admire The Beautiful Scenery Of The Rhône Valley (
- Day 1 Day 1: Lyon
Day 1: Lyon
- Day 2 Day 2: Avignon - Arles
Day 2: Avignon - Arles
- Day 3 Day 3: Arles - Port-Saint-Louis - Martigues(1)
Day 3: Arles - Port-Saint-Louis - Martigues(1)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 1 / Max: 99
Experience allowed to all ages.
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