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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Northbound) 2026

8 days
From Marseille to Lyon
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Port-Saint-Louis

    Port-Saint-Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park with bird watching (400+ species including pink flamingos)
    • Guided Tour of oyster farm in Camargue Natural Park with oyster tasting
    • Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
  3. Day 3

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer with white limestone rock formations
    • Painting Workshop learning techniques of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles including visit with local bullfighter
    Landmarks
    Val d'Enfer
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  4. Day 4

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct)
    • Visit to authentic Provencal farmhouse for essential oils experience
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes (14th-century gothic fortress) and Les Halles covered market tasting
    • Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
    Palace of the Popes
    Les Halles
  5. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
    • Guided Hike through Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre
    • Guided underground wine tasting with Speleologist (cave guide) and oenologist (wine-making expert)
    • Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration and truffle tasting (carpaccio and truffled toast)
    • Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers with legends and ghost stories
    Landmarks
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
    Cirque d'Estre
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  6. Day 6

    Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage

    Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Excursion on rail-bike along Gorges du Doux descent
    • Guided Hike in vineyards surrounding Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
    • Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon including 16th-century castle
    • Cooking Demonstration learning how to prepare Lyonnaise treat
    Landmarks
    Gorges du Doux
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala farewell dinner onboard)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Urban Hiking through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways) exploring 19th-century silk trade
    • Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon discovering architecture and local specialties (exclusive for Avalon guests)
    • Cooking Class to learn how to make Lyonnaise specialty
  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
79%
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