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MS Rhone Princess, 6 Night Cruise ex Lyon, France Return

Cruise MS Rhone Princess, 6 Night Cruise ex Lyon, France Return
Cruise Line CroisiEurope
Ship MS Rhone Princess
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Lyon onboard MS Rhone Princess
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 19 Apr 2024
Cruise Description 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.

Day 1
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.

Day 2
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 Fourvière 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 Saône 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.

Day 3
We’ll leave on foot for the optional tour of 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 4
This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of the Papal Palace, an imposing fortress and luxurious palace that symbolizes the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.OrThis morning, join us for an optional 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 city’s 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 Gordes and the Sénanque Abbey, located in the heart of the Vaucluse hills and Luberon Natural Park.(3) Visit Gordes, "One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France," to take in the beauty of its limestone cliffs and typical stone-wall homes.We’ll start sailing towards Arles. Enjoy some free time before returning on board for an evening of entertainment.

Day 5
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 Montélimar.

Day 6
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’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 7
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Sailing Dates
06 Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024
23 May 2024
15 Jun 2024
01 Aug 2024
10 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Apr 2024 Lyon, France 6:00 PM
20 Apr 2024 Lyon, France 5:00 PM
20 Apr 2024 Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or 7:30 PM
21 Apr 2024 Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or 12:00 AM
21 Apr 2024 Tain L'Hermitage, France 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
22 Apr 2024 Avignon, France 3:00 AM 1:00 PM
22 Apr 2024 Arles, France 4:30 PM
23 Apr 2024 Arles, France 1:00 PM
23 Apr 2024 Viviers, France 11:00 PM
24 Apr 2024 Viviers, France 2:00 PM
24 Apr 2024 La Voulte, France 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
25 Apr 2024 Lyon, France 6:00 AM 9:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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