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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2027

8 days
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From Lyon to Arles
4.6
234 traveler reviews
  • Aerial panorama of Avignon with the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet spanning the turquoise Rhône.
  • Expansive view over Lyon’s red-tiled rooftops, church spire and the Rhône River under a bright sky.
  • Medieval stone rooftops packed tightly in the hill town of Viviers surrounded by green hills.
  • Sweeping rooftop view of Avignon’s historic centre, palace walls and Rhône River on a bright day.
  • Bird’s-eye view of Arles featuring the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre beside the Rhône River.
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Avalon Waterways
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
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 secret passageways (Traboules) - OR - Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon - OR - Cooking Class to learn Lyonnaise specialty
  3. Day 3

    Tain l'Hermitage/Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion on rail-bike along the Gorges du Doux - OR - Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum - OR - Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon - OR - Cooking Demonstration learning Lyonnaise specialty
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  4. Day 4

    Viviers to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Trip in the Gorges de l'Ardèche - OR - Guided Visit for underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and oenologist - OR - Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration - OR - Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Lock Bollène
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Excursion through the waters of Pont du Gard - OR - Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience - OR - Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles market tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
    Palace of the Popes
    Les Halles Market
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  6. Day 6

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer - OR - Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques - OR - Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with local bullfighter meeting
    • Live entertainment onboard
    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 - OR - Guided Tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting - OR - Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
  8. Day 8

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
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Number of tours

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