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Idyllic Rhône 2027 - 8 Days (from Nice to Lyon)

8 days

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From Nice to Lyon

4.4 (47 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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 10 - 50
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nice to Tarascon
Nice to Tarascon
Included Activities
- Explore Scenic Sapphire ship amenities
- Welcome reception
Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Arles to Avignon
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - visit Las Arenas and Roman ruins
- Les Baux & olive farm visit - olive oil tasting
- Following Vincent van Gogh tour - artist's Arles sites
- Discovery of lavender - farm visit and lavender mist creation
- Cruise to Avignon
Landmarks
Las Arenas
Le Baux
Day 3
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive classical concert at Palais des Papes with dinner in the palace banquet hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Popes Palace visit
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - Roman aqueduct
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - market visit and cooking demonstration
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape
- Classical concert at Palais des Papes with dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Le Rocher des Doms for city views and English-style garden
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Le Rocher des Doms
Day 4
Viviers
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - Cathedral of St. Vincent and medieval architecture
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - castle and Collegiate Church visit
Landmarks
Cathedral of St. Vincent
Château de Grignan
Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
Day 5
Vienne
Vienne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre visit
- Cycling tour of Vienne - Roman temple, Emperor Augustus monument, and Ile Barlet
Landmarks
Roman Theatre of Vienne
Temple of Augustus
Day 6
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled village
- Silk painting workshop - Lyon's silk heritage
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'Or Park
Optional Activities
- Explore Lyon's restaurant scene (4,000+ restaurants including 20 Michelin-starred venues)
Landmarks
Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière
Pérouges
Tête d'Or Park
Day 7
Mâcon
Mâcon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - vintner meeting and wine tasting
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - medieval town tour
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - guided castle tour with gardens
Landmarks
Cluny Abbey
Château de Cormatin
Day 8
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast

Landmarks
Las Arenas
Le Baux

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Le Rocher des Doms

Landmarks
Cathedral of St. Vincent
Château de Grignan
Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour

Landmarks
Roman Theatre of Vienne
Temple of Augustus

Landmarks
Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière
Pérouges
Tête d'Or Park

Landmarks
Cluny Abbey
Château de Cormatin

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Rating: 4.4 (47 reviews)
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

Scenic Sapphire
Looking to spend a relaxing holiday exploring France on water? Scenic Sapphire is a 5-star luxury cruising ship that holds 84 exquisite c… Read more
Built
2008 (refurbished 2017)
Guests
155
Crew
53
Length
135m
Staterooms
78
Gross Tonnage
2,721
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GARRY5.0•April 2026
I thought that the cruise was excellent. I really cannot think of any aspect of it that did not fully meet or surpass...
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Frederick5.0•April 2026
Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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Yvette5.0•May 2024
Fabulous cruise, fabulous staff, food, cleanliness of ship all first class!

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Idyllic Rhône 2027 - 8 Days (from Nice to Lyon)

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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