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8-DAYS BURGUNDY TO THE CAMARGUE ALONG FRANCE’S SAÔNE AND RHÔNE RIVERS

History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on France's Saone and Rhone Rivers. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous 'traboules' - secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, which has had an exceptional political, artistic and religious influence on Europe, then admire the castle of Tournon which stands upright on its majestic rock in the heart of the town and houses a museum labelled "Museum of France" since 1927.

from $2,785 AUD per person
Trip code:LSR_AIPP
Duration:8 days
Destination:France
Origin:Lyon
Travel Dates:Year 2019 - 04/05, 16/05, 01/06, 20/07, 05/08, 10/09, 22/09, 08/10
Sale End Date:31 Dec 2018

Cost is subject to class availability and exchange rate, may change without prior notice.

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

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Extensive discovery of the region and its terroir
  • This cruise exists with a biking-adapted program, ref LSR_BIK
  • Optional excursions:
    • Tastings of local specialties in Mâcon and Tournon
    • Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
    • The highly spiritual Cluny Abbey
    • Visit to a local olive oil producer's in Arles
    • Safari in jeeps through the wild Camargue
    • Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments

Pricing information:

Cabin Type Start Date End Date Price pp
twin share		 Status
Main Cabin 04 May 2019 11 May 2019 $3009 On Request
Upper Cabin $3430 On Request
Main Cabin 16 May 2019 23 May 2019 $3009 On Request
Upper Cabin $3430 On Request
Main Cabin 01 June 2019 08 June 2019 $3009 On Request
Upper Cabin SOLD Sold Out
Main Cabin 20 July 2019 27 July 2019 $2785 Book now
Upper Cabin $3206 Book now
Main Cabin 05 August 2019 12 August 2019 $2785 Book now
Upper Cabin SOLD Sold Out
Main Cabin 10 September 2019 17 September 2019 $3009 Book now
Upper Cabin $3852 Book now
Main Cabin 22 September 2019 29 September 2019 $3009 Book now
Upper Cabin SOLD Sold Out
Main Cabin 08 October 2019 15 September 2019 $3009 Book now
Upper Cabin SOLD Sold Out


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1,327

The itinerary for cruise on the France Rhone and Saone Rivers:

Day 1: LYON

Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 2: LYON - MACON

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city.

DISCOVERY: Bike ride through the main monuments and districts of Lyon followed by a tasting of local products in the heart of the old town. We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Mâcon. Enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing.

Day 3: MACON - VIENNE 

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Visit the Abbey ruins in Cluny.

DISCOVERY: Guided tour on foot of Mâcon, capital of the Beaujolais, followed by a tasting of local products. We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising to Vienne. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll reach Vienne later this evening.

Day 4: VIENNE - ARLES

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Vienne.

DISCOVERY: Explore Vienne on a Segway for an original tour of this charming "Gallo-Roman” city known for its art and history. We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 5: ARLES 

The Camargue

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit of Arles and a local olive oil producer. In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. We'll visit a "manade" (horse breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals.

DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness. We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of traditional Provençal entertainment.

Day 6: ARLES - AVIGNON - VIVIERS

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. We'll return on board and spend the afternoon cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Viviers.

Day 7: VIVIERS - TOURNON - LYON

This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Tournon. We'll visit the imposing Castle-Museum of Tournon-sur-Rhône followed by a tasting of local wines* and regional delicacies. We'll then return on board. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise towards Lyon during the night. 

Day 8: LYON

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Cancellation charges for this booking as below:

- Cancel at anytime: $600 deposit is non-refundable

- More than 109 days before departure: 65% of total price

- Between 109 and 65 days prior to departure: 70% of total price

- Between 64 and 40 days prior to departure: 75% of total price

- Within 39 days prior to departure: 100% of total price

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