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

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Start and end in Lyon
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
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Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Crew introduction
    Landmarks
    Lyon
  2. Day 2

    Tain-L'Hermitage - Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, 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
    Landmarks
    Château de Charmes
    Viviers
  3. Day 3

    Viviers - Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala evening dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic river navigation
    • Christmas karaoke session
    • Gala evening

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Viviers old town
    • Nougat-making workshop visit and tasting in Montélimar
    Landmarks
    Viviers
    Montélimar
  4. Day 4

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with appetizers and wines)

    Included Activities

    • Cirque Imagine Christmas show

    Optional Activities

    • Crypt of the Basilica of Fourvière visit
    • Old Lyon exploration with traboules
    • Crèche des Lyonnais viewing
    • Christmas markets exploration
    • Christmas Mass attendance in Lyon
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Fourvière
    Old Lyon
    Cirque Imagine
  5. Day 5

    Lyon

    Meals
    Brunch
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

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

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