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Springtime Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Marseille)

8 days

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From Lyon to Marseille

4.1

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Operator: Emerald 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 - 182
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night
Landmarks
Confluence of Rhône and Saône rivers
Day 2
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lyon including Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Tastes of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges
Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Day 3
Vienne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks
Vienne
Day 4
Tournon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 5
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Day 6
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Day 7
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop
- Olive Farm Visit
Landmarks
Arles Roman Arena
Day 8
Marseille
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Confluence of Rhône and Saône rivers

Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Landmarks
Vienne

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon

Landmarks
Arles Roman Arena

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.1

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

691

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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4.1

Trevor
October 1st, 2023
5.0
All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
Lynn
July 23rd, 2025
5.0
This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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Tour ID: 305440

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Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Springtime Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Marseille)

Itinerary

Lyon

Optional Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tournon

Included Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Marseille

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