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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2026

8 days

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From Lyon to Arles

4.6 (234 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Cooking Class for Lyonnaise specialty
Day 3
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Viviers
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion on rail-bike along Gorges du Doux
- Guided Hike in vineyards surrounding Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
- Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon
- Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise treat while sailing to Viviers
- Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers
Landmarks
Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
Day 4
Viviers - Avignon
Viviers - Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
- Guided Hike through Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre
- Guided Underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and Oenologist
- Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration
Day 5
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles covered market with local product tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
- Free time exploring Avignon—leisurely stroll or bike ride through tree-lined streets and leafy squares
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont du Gard
Les Halles covered market
Day 6
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
- Painting Workshop with Vincent van Gogh techniques
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with visit to local bullfighter
Optional Activities
- Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks along Boulevard des Lices
- Optional excursions (details not specified)
Landmarks
Val d'Enfer
Day 7
Port-Saint-Louis
Port-Saint-Louis
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park
- Guided Tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
Landmarks
Camargue Natural Park
Day 8
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont du Gard
Les Halles covered market

Landmarks
Val d'Enfer

Landmarks
Camargue Natural Park

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Avalon Waterways

Gold Operator

Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 87%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Poetry II is a classic beauty that has been sailing on the European rivers since 2014. The Poetry II offers 2 full levels of suite… Read more
Built
2014
Crew
37
Length
361 ft.
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
ANNA5.0•July 2022
It was a very comfortable and enjoyable cruise. The service staff were very friendly and attentive. The fellow...
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Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2026

Itinerary

Lyon

Lyon

Included Activities

Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Viviers

Included Activities

Viviers - Avignon

Included Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Port-Saint-Louis

Included Activities

Arles

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