The Valleys of the Rhône and Saône: Gastronomy and vineyards (port-to-port cruise)

4 nights from £964pp departing Wednesday 30th Oct 2024

Gastronomy and viticulture enthusiasts, this cruise between Rhne and Sane will seduce you. From the Rhone Valley to the Beaujolais vineyards, through the vineyards of Cte Rtie and the terroir of Condrieu, go for a discovery tour with tastings that will tantalize your palate.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	30th30	OctOct	202424	Lyon, France, embark on the MS Mistral	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight's dinner will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
	31st31	OctOct	202424	Lyon, France		05:00
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning, heading along the Rhne valley, passing the vineyards of Cte Rtie, Condrieu, Chteau Grillet and Saint-Joseph. We'll reach Tain-l'Hermitage where a chapel seems to be guarding the valley from the top of the hills. Join us for an optional excursion to a cellar for a wine-tasting session*. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
	31st31	OctOct	202424	Tain-l'Hermitage, France	13:00
	1st01	NovNov	202424	Tain-l'Hermitage, France		02:00
We'll cruise towards Vienne, reaching it early in the morning. When we arrive, join us for an optional guided tour on foot of this rich and diverse city. We'll then continue cruising to Lyon and arrive early in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time on your own or take part in our guided tour of the old town and discover the "traboules, types of passageways that are typical of the city. In the evening, gastronomic dinner included at the Abbaye de Collonges - Paul Bocuse(2). We'll return on board around midnight.
	1st01	NovNov	202424	Vienne, France	07:30	18:00
	1st01	NovNov	202424	Lyon, France	14:00	18:00
	1st01	NovNov	202424	Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France	19:15
	2nd02	NovNov	202424	Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France		03:00
Enjoy time at leisure in Mcon this morning. We'll start sailing towards Belleville. Join us for an optional excursion through the Beaujolais vineyards and indulge in a wine-tasting session* at the "Hameau Duboeuf", a unique state-of-the-art wine museum in Europe. We'll cruise towards Lyon. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Later this evening, we'll get to admire the beautifully illuminated buildings that line the banks of the river Sane.
	2nd02	NovNov	202424	Mâcon, France	08:30	18:00
	2nd02	NovNov	202424	Cruising	13:30	18:00
	2nd02	NovNov	202424	Trévoux, France	16:30	18:00
	2nd02	NovNov	202424	Lyon, France	22:30
	3rd03	NovNov	202424	Lyon, France, disembark the MS Mistral
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Mistral

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2007

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

158

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Holiday Summary

	4 nights cruising on the Rhone, Saone
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£964pp
A_TWN_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,050pp
B_TWN_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£996pp
C_TWN_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£964pp
C_TPL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Triple)	£964pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 29th Oct 202529 Oct 25	983	1,134