Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence In the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages

5 days

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Start and end in Avignon

4.3

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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Avignon to Aigues-Mortes
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and introduction to crew
Landmarks
Aigues-Mortes
Day 2
Aigues-Mortes to Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion of Aigues-Mortes including ramparts, fortified gates, towers, and walkway
- Tasting of fougasse d'Aigues-Mortes (sugar-glazed brioche with orange blossom water)
- River navigation through Rhône à Sète Canal and Petit-Rhône toward Arles
- Christmas-themed entertainment on board
Landmarks
Aigues-Mortes
Arles
Arles Arena
Day 3
Arles to Tarascon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles
- International Santonniers' Exhibition visit
- Guided visit of Tarascon Castle including apothecary, 30+ rooms, and panoramic terrace
- Visit to Les Baux-de-Provence perched village
- Visit to Santon Museum in Les Baux-de-Provence
- Evening entertainment on board
Landmarks
Arles
Tarascon Castle
Les Baux-de-Provence
Day 4
Tarascon to Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- River navigation through Vallabrègues lock with scenic Provençal landscape viewing
- Guided tour of Palace of the Popes including grand reception halls, chapels, and private papal apartments
- Visit to Halles Market in Avignon
- Gala evening on board
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Halles Market, Avignon
Day 5
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)

Landmarks
Aigues-Mortes

Landmarks
Aigues-Mortes
Arles
Arles Arena

Landmarks
Arles
Tarascon Castle
Les Baux-de-Provence

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Halles Market, Avignon

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Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(466 reviews)

Number of tours

567

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Anne-Marie
The Anne-Marie riverboat is a luxury barge which cruises on the Canal of Provence. The 5 crew members are professionally trained to look… Read more
Built
2014
Crew
5
Length
38.5m
Width
5.07m
Staterooms
11
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Alison
April 12th, 2026
5.0
The staff and service was first rate, food delicious and bed very comfortable. The accomodation was surprisingly well...
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Tony
January 7th, 2026
4.0
Food excellent, staff good, entertainment good but restricted by long service time of meals; by the time meal was...
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Stephen
November 3rd, 2025
4.0
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.

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Tour ID: 139632

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- For any tour departing before August 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence In the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages

Itinerary

Avignon to Aigues-Mortes

Included Activities

Aigues-Mortes to Arles

Included Activities

Arles to Tarascon

Included Activities

Tarascon to Avignon

Included Activities

Avignon

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