A Christmas in Provence (port-to-port cruise)

5 days

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Start and end in Lyon

4.3

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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

Day 1
Lyon
Meals
Dinner (Refined French cuisine dinner on board), Beverage (Welcome cocktail)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
Landmarks
Lyon
Day 2
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Papal Palace
- Free time to explore Avignon
Landmarks
Papal Palace
Avignon
Day 3
Avignon - Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Presentation on Christmas traditions in Provence and the 13 Desserts
- Tasting of the 13 Desserts
- Excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence
- Visit to the Santon Museum with traditional Provençal nativity scene
- Guided tour of Arles
- Visit to the International Santonniers Fair
Landmarks
Les Baux-de-Provence
Santon Museum
Arles
International Santonniers Fair
Day 4
Tain-l'Hermitage
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening)
Included Activities
- Tour of the Cité du Chocolat (Valrhona Discovery Center)
- Chocolate tasting
- Tour of Maison Chapoutier wine cellar
- Wine tasting
- Festive gala evening
Landmarks
Cité du Chocolat (Valrhona Discovery Center)
Maison Chapoutier
Day 5
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)
Landmarks
Lyon

Landmarks
Lyon

Landmarks
Papal Palace
Avignon

Landmarks
Les Baux-de-Provence
Santon Museum
Arles
International Santonniers Fair

Landmarks
Cité du Chocolat (Valrhona Discovery Center)
Maison Chapoutier

Landmarks
Lyon

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3(473 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 84%
Cancellation policy

CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

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 / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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4.3

Anonymous
May 14th, 2026
Everything was EXCELLENT!!!
Christopher
May 9th, 2026
I chose this tour because of its duration and where it stopped. The boat, crew, and food were great . CrosiEurope...
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Aaron
May 6th, 2026
Itinerary was spot on. Staff were amazing. Food was legendary. Highly recommend this cruise if you want to visit France.

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Tour ID: 293336

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A Christmas in Provence (port-to-port cruise)

Itinerary

Lyon

Included Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Avignon - Arles

Included Activities

Tain-l'Hermitage

Included Activities

Lyon

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