A Christmas in Provence (port-to-port cruise) - VAN GOGH II

5 days

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Start and end in Lyon

4.3

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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 aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
Landmarks
Lyon
Day 2
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Papal Palace
Optional Activities
- Explore Avignon Christmas markets and festive streets
Landmarks
Papal Palace
Avignon
Day 3
Avignon - Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Presentation and tasting of the 13 Desserts of Provence
- Visit to the Santon Museum in Les Baux-de-Provence
- Guided tour of Arles
- International Santonniers Fair
Landmarks
Les Baux-de-Provence
Santon Museum
Arles
International Santonniers Fair
Day 4
Tain-l'Hermitage
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner and evening with refined French cuisine)
Included Activities
- Tour of Cité du Chocolat and Valrhona Discovery Center with chocolate tasting
- Tour of Maison Chapoutier wine cellar with wine tasting
Landmarks
Cité du Chocolat
Valrhona Discovery Center
Maison Chapoutier
Tain-l'Hermitage
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
Tain-l'Hermitage

Landmarks
Lyon

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(465 reviews)

Number of tours

564

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Van Gogh
Van Gogh, the four star riverboat provided by CroisiEurope, takes regular river cruises on Rhone and Saone. It has a very friendly and sp… Read more
Built
1999 (refurbished 2018)
Guests
105
Length
110m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
54
Electricity
220v
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Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Alison
April 12th, 2026
5.0
The staff and service was first rate, food delicious and bed very comfortable. The accomodation was surprisingly well...
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Tony
January 7th, 2026
4.0
Food excellent, staff good, entertainment good but restricted by long service time of meals; by the time meal was...
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Stephen
November 3rd, 2025
4.0
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.

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A Christmas in Provence (port-to-port cruise) - VAN GOGH II

Itinerary

Lyon

Included Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon - Arles

Included Activities

Tain-l'Hermitage

Included Activities

Lyon

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