All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £1,263pp departing Thursday 1st Aug 2024

Discover the authentic Provence combining style and refinement, a cruise brimming with splendid scenery and great food as well as a once-in-a-lifetime evening at a Paul Bocuse restaurant.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	1st01	AugAug	202424	Lyon, France, embark on the MS Rhone Princess	18:00	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After you've comfortably settled into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.
	2nd02	AugAug	202424	Lyon, France		17:00
In the morning, join us for an optional guided tour of the city and a tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon(2). We'll cross through the city and go up Fourvire Hill to the white basilica, before heading over to Vieux Lyon. Don't miss the tasting of fine food at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon. We'll enjoy a snack of local sausage and cheese, topped off with a lovely glass of wine*. We'll then join the Sane River and head towards our next port of call, Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. Offered: Join us for an extraordinary French gastronomic experience at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges.(3) This will be a singular experience in an exceptional setting where you'll be able to relish in out-of-this-world courses prepared by some of the most renowned chefs. At the end of our delicious evening, we'll return on board the ship and start sailing.
	2nd02	AugAug	202424	Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France	19:30
	3rd03	AugAug	202424	Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France
We'll leave on foot for the optional tour of the Cit du Chocolat in Tain L'Hermitage. Come and explore, smell, and taste chocolate in all of its forms at the Valrhona discovery center. Lastly, we'll indulge in a tasting of course! We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon, reaching it in the evening. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
	3rd03	AugAug	202424	Tain-l'Hermitage, France	08:30	20:50
	4th04	AugAug	202424	Avignon, France	03:00	20:50
This morning, join us for anoptional guided tour of the Papal Palace, an imposing fortress and luxurious palace that symbolizes the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. It is one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in Europe and the citys most famous attraction. Take a step back in time as you stroll through the immense halls, contemplate the beauty of the chapels, and visit the papal apartments.OrJoin us for an optional excursion to the Luberon and Snanque Abbey. Nestling in the heart of the Vaucluse mountains and the Luberon nature park, Snanque Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, is still home to a community of monks. This majestic edifice is one of the region's most emblematic treasures. During your visit, you'll discover the cloister and the abbey church. This sacred site, whose architectural beauty reflects centuries of history, exudes a sense of calm and serenity. You'll also catch a glimpse of Gordes, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", with its characteristic dry-stone houses and limestone cliffs.Well start sailing towards Arles. Enjoy some free time before returning on board for an evening of entertainment.
	4th04	AugAug	202424	Arles, France	16:30
	5th05	AugAug	202424	Arles, France		13:00
This morning, join us for an optional excursion to the Camargue and a visit to a manade, where bulls are raised and horses are trained, to learn about the various traditions in the area. We'll spend the afternoon cruising through the gorgeous French countryside, passing by Valence and Montlimar.
	5th05	AugAug	202424	Viviers, France	23:00
	6th06	AugAug	202424	Viviers, France		14:00
This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Viviers, an open-air museum where the pages of history are written in stone. Set out on an optional visit to the Gorges de l'Ardche with us this afternoon. This panoramic tour will bring you to the heart of the treasures found in the area. We'll return on board the ship in La Voulte and start sailing towards Lyon. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
	6th06	AugAug	202424	La Voulte-sur-Rhône, France	18:00	20:50
	7th07	AugAug	202424	Lyon, France, disembark the MS Rhone Princess	06:00
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Rhone Princess

Launch Year

2001

Refit Year

2011

Capacity

138

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	6 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		£1,263pp
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,377pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,263pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,524pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 23rd May 202423 May 24	1,167
Sat 15th Jun 202415 Jun 24		1,562
Fri 4th Apr 202504 Apr 25	1,211	1,415
Thu 17th Apr 202517 Apr 25	1,211	1,415
Thu 22nd May 202522 May 25	1,401	1,610
Sat 21st Jun 202521 Jun 25	1,401	1,610
Mon 21st Jul 202521 Jul 25	1,291
Sun 19th Oct 202519 Oct 25	1,211	1,415