Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2026

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From Lyon to Arles

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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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's secret passageways (Traboules)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Cooking Class - 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
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon
- Cooking Demonstration - Lyonnaise treat
Optional Activities
- Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
- Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers
Landmarks
Gorges du Doux
Tournon Castle
Valrhona Chocolate Factory
Day 4
Viviers to Avignon
Viviers to 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 Visit for underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and Oenologist
Optional Activities
- Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration and truffle tasting
Landmarks
Gorges de l'Ardèche
Cirque d'Estre
Lock Bollène
Day 5
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Kayak Excursion through waters of Pont du Gard
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and market tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse to learn about essential oil creation
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
Landmarks
Pont du Gard
Palace of the Popes
Les Halles
Day 6
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with local bullfighter meeting
Optional Activities
- Painting Workshop - Vincent van Gogh techniques
Landmarks
Val d'Enfer
Boulevard des Lices
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 in Camargue Natural Park with oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
Landmarks
Camargue Natural Park
Day 8
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gorges du Doux
Tournon Castle
Valrhona Chocolate Factory

Landmarks
Gorges de l'Ardèche
Cirque d'Estre
Lock Bollène

Landmarks
Pont du Gard
Palace of the Popes
Les Halles

Landmarks
Val d'Enfer
Boulevard des Lices

Landmarks
Camargue Natural Park

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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
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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
Klaus5.0•July 2024
Led by Nour
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Lindsay4.0•April 2024
Great service, good guides, excellent food

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