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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2027

8 days
From Lyon to Arles
4.6
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's Traboules (historic passageways)
    • Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
    • Cooking Class to learn Lyonnaise specialty
  3. Day 3

    Tain l'Hermitage/Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion on a rail-bike along the Gorges du Doux
    • Tour of the Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon
    • Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise specialty while sailing to Viviers
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
  4. Day 4

    Viviers to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Trip in the Gorges de l'Ardèche
    • Guided Underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and Oenologist
    • Visit to Traditional Truffle Farm with harvesting demonstration
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
    Landmarks
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
    Lock Bollène
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard
    • Visit to Authentic Provencal Farmhouse for essential oils experience
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes
    • Tasting of local products at Les Halles covered market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
    • Free time to explore Avignon by stroll or bike ride
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Les Halles Avignon Market
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  6. Day 6

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
    • Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with local bullfighter meeting
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    • Optional excursions available
    Landmarks
    Val d'Enfer
    Boulevard des Lices
  7. Day 7

    Port-Saint-Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park
    • Guided Tour of oyster farm in Camargue Natural Park with oyster tasting
    • Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
    Rhône Delta
  8. Day 8

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast

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