Christmas along the Rhône - Between traditions, historical discoveries, and indulgent moments (port-to-port cruise)

5 days

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Start and end in Lyon

4.3

465 traveler reviews

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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
Included Activities
- Welcome aboard with captain and official crew introduction
- Welcome cocktail
Day 2
Tain-L'Hermitage to Viviers
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic river navigation
- Lecture on Christmas traditions in Provence
- Tasting of thirteen Christmas desserts
Optional Activities
- Visit and tasting at Château de Charmes (coach transfer to Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, 11th-century castle with Christmas decorations, concludes with château tasting)
Landmarks
Château de Charmes
Day 3
Viviers to Lyon
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Navigation towards Lyon with views of riverbanks, terraced vineyards, and rolling landscapes
- Christmas karaoke session
- Gala evening
Optional Activities
- Morning excursion to Viviers town and nougat-making workshop in Montélimar (coach transfer, includes nougat tasting)
Landmarks
Viviers
Day 4
Lyon
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with appetizers and wines)
Included Activities
- Christmas show at Cirque Imagine (combining acrobatics, aerial acts, juggling, and clowns)
Optional Activities
- Morning excursion to crypt of Basilica of Fourvière with neo-Byzantine architecture, mosaics, stained glass, frescoes, and Crèche des Lyonnais
- Explore Old Lyon and its traboules (secret passageways in Renaissance neighborhood)
- Browse nearby Christmas markets in afternoon
Landmarks
Basilica of Fourvière
Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
Cirque Imagine
Day 5
Lyon
Meals
Brunch

Landmarks
Château de Charmes

Landmarks
Viviers

Landmarks
Basilica of Fourvière
Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
Cirque Imagine

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

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Operated by

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%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Supporting Destinations

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Cancellation Policy

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Rhone Princess
The MS Rhône Princess sails on the Rhône and the Saône rivers, from Burgundy to Provence. Discover a region rich in culture, full of natu… Read more
Capacity
138
Built
2001 (refurbished 2011)
Built
2001 (Renovated in 2011)
Guests
Guests
138
Crew
25
Length
110m
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Width
11.4m
Width
11.4 m / 36 ft
Suites
Staterooms
Staterooms
69
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
220v
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
69
Deck
2
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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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Tour ID: 315168

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- For any tour departing before August 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River 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 120 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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Christmas along the Rhône - Between traditions, historical discoveries, and indulgent moments (port-to-port cruise)

Itinerary

Lyon

Included Activities

Tain-L'Hermitage to Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers to Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

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