5 Day Rhone Cruise
Colors of Provence
ARLES - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS - MARTIGUES - AVIGNON - VIVIERS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - LYON
ASA

DAY 1 ARLES

Boarding at 6:00 p.m. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. In the evening, optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE excursion: Arles. Departure on foot for the guided tour of Arles. A two-thousand-year-old city, it has preserved an exceptional monumental heritage that makes it a true open-air museum. This tourist and cultural hotspot opens its doors to you. During this guided tour, you will see the Roman Amphitheatre (the Arena), the Antique Theater, the Place St Trophime with its cloister and its church which are part of the Arles route, one of the three routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. Continue to the Place du Forum before joining the boat on foot.

DAY 2 ARLES - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS - Martigues, The Camargue

The Camargue, cradle of Provençal culture and traditions, is a splendid and authentic region that harmoniously combines biological wealth, diversity of fauna and flora and splendor of landscapes. By the sea or in a typical village, each step is an adventure in this "land at the end of the world" between the sky and the sea, where nature is queen.

In the morning, optional excursions:

- AUTHENTIC: discovery of the Camargue. Visit a manade and demonstration of work on horseback by the gardians, horse-riding shepherds responsible for monitoring and leading the herds. Coming from medieval traditions, the profession of gardian has continued to this day.

- EXPERIENCE : Camargue 4x4. Another way to be in the heart of nature. Let yourself be guided on this wild land, a unique adventure where all the senses are awakened.

Free time in Martigues. This typically Mediterranean city has inspired the greatest artists. Along its canals, quays and bridges, visitors can discover the charm and rich cultural heritage of this "Provençal Venice" where Art and History coexist.

Night navigation to Arles.

DAY 3 ARLES - VIVIERS

In the morning, optional excursions: AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE: discovery of Les Baux de Provence and the spirit of a village with incomparable charm, popular with artists. A true gem nestled on a rocky spur, it invites, in its splendid setting, to an enchanted and timeless interlude.

Return on board and departure on cruise to Viviers.

Afternoon sailing through the landscapes of the Provençal Rhône, you will sail past Tarascon, whose castle overlooks the river, Avignon, a few lock passages including that of Bollène before arriving in Viviers at night.

DAY 4 VIVIERS - TAIN L’HERMITAGE, The Vercors

Morning sailing. We will sail along Montélimar, famous for its nougats known throughout the world, further on Rochemaure from where you will see, in the extension of the Massif Central, an ancient volcano which peaks at more than 500m. It is the eastern edge of the basalt plateau of Coiron.

In the afternoon, optional AUTHENTIC / EXPERIENCE excursion: the Vercors and tasting of Clairette de Die. From the wild high plateaus to the green gentleness of the valleys, the Vercors massif is experienced at the rhythm of a rich and contrasting nature. The Regional Natural Park is an exceptional space for discovery and adventure, between mountains and wonders, trails and torrents, cliffs and rocks. A Mecca of the Resistance, the Vercors also has a strong historical symbolism. At the foot of the massif, the pretty town of Die is known for its famous "Clairette", a delicious sparkling white wine with fruity aromas.

Gala evening and sailing to Lyon.

DAY 5 LYON

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation around 9.00am in Lyon. End of our journey.

**Please note that this is a bi-lingual ship with information provided in both English and French, and an international cruise host on board.**

Prices Include: Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to breakfast of the last day in a double cabin with showers and toilets, welcome drink, entertainment, the Captain's evening, the assistance of our hostess on board, FREE Wi-Fi and port taxes. DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED - Soft Drinks, as well as tea and coffee specialties, Beer, sparkling white wine, Cremant and Prosecco (in a glass), as well as open wines and daily recommendations from the wine menu (by the glass), Cocktails and long drinks throughout the day and evening.

Prices Do Not Include: Drinks, not listed above, insurance and optional excursions.

For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.

2024 / 2025 Per Person Cruise Only Fares

Departure	Ship	Main Deck	Upper Deck
16-Oct-24	MS Van Gogh	$1,138	$1,350

24-May-25	MS Van Gogh	$1,374	$1,660
18-Sep-25	MS Van Gogh	$1,374	$1,660
16-Oct-25	MS Van Gogh	$1,163	$1,440

Prices Include: Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to breakfast of the last day in a double cabin with showers and toilets, welcome drink, entertainment, the Captain's evening, the assistance of our hostess on board, and port taxes. DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED - Soft Drinks, as well as tea and coffee specialties, Beer, sparkling white wine, as well as open wines and daily recommendations from the wine menu (by the glass), Cocktails and long drinks throughout the day and evening.