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The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

7 days
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From Martigues to Lyon
4.8
5 traveler reviews
  • Aerial view of a historic town with a large river running through it.
  • The Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge over the Rhone river with people.
  • A riverside town with colorful buildings along the waterfront under a clear sky.
  • Large cathedral with striped facade and two towers.
  • A hilltop view of a historic cathedral in a city.
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  • Riverside town with a row of colorful buildings.
  • A historic Roman amphitheater with an expansive view of its structure.
  • Historic cityscape with palatial buildings and a river.
  • Vineyard view over a river and a town with mountains in the distance.
  • Ancient Roman amphitheater with columns and seating.
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Platinum 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

  1. Day 1

    Embarkation

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail with crew introduction
    • Dinner on board
  2. Day 2

    Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC: Camargue manade visit with horse show
    • DISCOVERY: Four-wheel-drive excursion into the Camargue with viewing of rivers, marshes, ponds, pink flamingos, black bulls, and Camargue horses
    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Guided tour of Arles
    Landmarks
    Arles
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  3. Day 3

    Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace
    Landmarks
    Papal Palace
    Avignon
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    La Voult - Tain-l'Hermitage

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Vercors Massif excursion with visit to Die and Clairette de Die sparkling wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Vercors Massif
    Die
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Mâcon

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC: Panoramic tour of Lyon with focus on traboules (historic passageways)
    • DISCOVERY: Food tour of Lyon
    Landmarks
    Lyon
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  6. Day 6

    Beaujolais - Lyon

    Meals
    Dinner (Gala dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Gala dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Guided tour of Mâcon
    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Beaujolais vineyards excursion
    Landmarks
    Mâcon
    Beaujolais
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.3(468 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Camargue II
    MS Camargue II
    This Superior-category ship with a bright and spacious interior was inaugurated as part of our fleet in 2015. The interior colors represent… Read more
    Capacity
    104
    Built
    1995 - Year of renovation : 2015
    Guests
    Crew
    20
    Length
    111 m / 364 ft
    Width
    10.1 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1500 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    54
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Traveler Moments

  • Historic cityscape with palatial buildings and a river.
  • Ancient Roman amphitheater with columns and seating.
  • Large stone amphitheater with trees and historical buildings.
  • View of a cityscape with a large basilica and hill.
  • Blurry image of a lit building at night.
  • Large cathedral with striped facade and two towers.
  • Riverside town with a row of colorful buildings.
  • Interior of an ornate church with people inside.
  • Two river cruise boats docked at a port.
  • A group of flamingos standing in shallow water.
  • The Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge over the Rhone river with people.
  • Staff members in uniform standing indoors.

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.3

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  • The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 1
    October 8th, 2025
    Tourradar were very helpful provided clear information and in good time Queries were answered in good time Agents...
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    • Blurry image of a lit building at night.
    • Riverside town with a row of colorful buildings.
    • Large cathedral with striped facade and two towers.
    • Two river cruise boats docked at a port.
    • Historic cityscape with palatial buildings and a river.
    • Ancient Roman amphitheater with columns and seating.
    • Interior of an ornate church with people inside.
    • View of a cityscape with a large basilica and hill.
    • Large stone amphitheater with trees and historical buildings.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Rhône River cruise and appreciated the quality of our food and drinks. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again soon! CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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  • The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 2
    October 7th, 2024
    The trip was fantastic weather was good crew was nice and I enjoyed it till the last minute. Thanks George
    Traveled in September 2024
  • The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhône and Saône Rivers (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 3
    October 6th, 2024
    Good service & itene
    Traveled in September 2024
  • H
    June 12th, 2024
    Staff on the cruise were excellent. Michelin star food plated at your table everyday. Small and comfortable Most...
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    • Staff members in uniform standing indoors.
    • The Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge over the Rhone river with people.
    • A group of flamingos standing in shallow water.
    Traveled in June 2024
  • A
    May 18th, 2024
    Great Staff all were so friendly. Food was delicious. Clean boat nice accommodation. Second time Croisi Europe....
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    Traveled in May 2024

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    Diego

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    What transportation is provided between destinations on the cruise?

    Transport
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written April 2025

      Transportation between ports during the cruise is included, typically on the cruise ship itself.

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    Alain

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    Are single cabins available for travelers wishing to book alone?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written March 2025

      Yes, single cabins can be booked, and we can provide information on the availability and rates.

  • D

    Denise

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    Do travelers need to secure their own visas for this cruise?

    Visa
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written December 2024

      Travelers are responsible for securing their own visas; it is advisable to check the entry requirements for each destination in advance.

  • C

    Connie

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

    What time do the tours generally start in the morning?

    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written November 2024

      Tours usually start in the morning, with exact times provided in your itinerary or at boarding.

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    Lucí

    Asked on October 26th, 2024

    What is the price of optional excursions for the cruise from Martigues to Lyon?

    Price / Availability
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written October 2024

      The optional excursions can be found on our website or can be inquired about via customer service for the specific prices.

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    Lena

    Asked on September 4th, 2024

    Can travelers with existing medical insurance rely on that during the cruise?

    Travel Support
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written September 2024

      If you have existing medical insurance, check if it covers the duration of your cruise; otherwise, you may need additional coverage.

  • K

    Kati

    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    How can I confirm my booking and its payment status?

    Payments
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written July 2024

      You will receive a confirmation email upon payment processing, and you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further inquiries.

  • M

    Matt

    Asked on May 8th, 2024

    Please provide more information on what are the included excursions and the optional. What does an Official welcome from the captain and crew mean? I read the reviews below, some people said there are extra charges. I means planned tour for each stop. I looked online this company website, you have to pay for each tour, but on this website, it says a guide is included.

    Operator
    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written May 2024

      Included: cruise with all meals, onboard drinks, double-occupancy cabin, assistance from multi-lingual host, welcome cocktail, gala dinner, onboard entertainment, travel assistance, port fees, WI-FI. Not Included: International Flights, Transfers, Pre/post accommodations, Gratuities, Shore Excursions, Special Drinks. Shore Excursions: two packages, Classic and Discovery. You can pick excursions A La Carte. Welcome: After embarking, the Captain and crew will introduce themselves over a cocktail and give a rundown of the entire cruise.

  • K

    Ken

    Asked on February 5th, 2024

    How do we find details about the activities on board during the cruise?

    Other
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written February 2024

      Details regarding onboard activities are typically provided in the pre-departure information, or you can ask upon boarding for specific schedules.

  • A

    Anne H. M.

    Asked on February 1st, 2024

    Are there options for combining bookings for travelers?

    Group size
    Operator
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written February 2024

      Travelers wishing to link bookings can inform customer service, and they will assist in coordinating that.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 1st, 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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