Tour Description

CroisiCruise: LMZ_INVPP2

6 Days

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.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included – DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine – Gala dinner and evening – Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
Prepaid Classic Sightseeing Package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

The Luberon Region and its hilltop villages
The scenery and traditions of the Camargue
Colorful Provence
Dinner at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant
Discover(1):
- The Cité du Chocolat in Tain l’Hermitage
- Avignon and the imposing Papal Palace or
- The village of Gordes and the Sénanque Abbey(supplement)
- The Camargue and its customs
- The Gorges de l’Ardèche, the most beautiful canyon in Europe

Itinerary

Day 1: Lyon – Collonges-Au-Mont-D’Or

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4 p.m. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We’ll set sail towards Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, cruising along Lyon and all its emblematic splendour. We’ll then join the Saône River and head towards our next port of call, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or. Join us for an extraordinary French gastronomic experience at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges (reservation mandatory before departure). 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.

Day 2: Tain L’Hermitage – Avignon

We’ll leave on foot for the tour to the Cité 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.

Day 3: Avignon – Arles(2)

This morning, join us for a guided tour of the Papal Palace, an imposing fortress and luxurious palace that symbolizes the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. Or Join us for an excursion to Gordes, awarded the label of “One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France”, and a tour of the Sénanque Abbey(supplement applies), known for its lovely lavender fields and all the products the monks produce, including lavender honey. We’ll start sailing towards Arles. Enjoy some free time before returning on board for an evening of entertainment.

Day 4: Arles(2) – Viviers

This morning, join us for an 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 Montélimar.

Day 5: Viviers – La Voulte

This morning, join us for a 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’Ardèche 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.

Day 6: Lyon

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
All onboard beverages (not including the special lists)
Accommodations in double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom
All port fees
Prepaid classic sightseeing package.

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
Personal expenses

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Priced From:

$ 2502pp ^*