Saone River Cruises
Rising above Dijon, the Saone River descends towards Lyon, passing through several charming little towns just before it flows into the Rhone. Visit Beaune, famous for its medieval architecture, and take advantage of numerous hiking trails offering beautiful views of the river and countryside.
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This was our first river cruise experience, and it was fantastic. We didn't know what the difference would be with the large ocean-going crises, but the more intimate cruising experience was heads-and-shoulders above the average mega-ship cruise. The ship, the crew, the itinerary, the dining, was all excellent. We will definitely do another river cruise.
Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice 2026|2027 - 11 Days (18 destinations)
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Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice 2026|2027 - 11 Days (18 destinations)
“the more intimate cruising experience was heads-and-shoulders above the average mega-ship cruise.”
Gary, traveled in July
Duration 11 days Destinations Lyon, Perouges, Macon, Beaujolais, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Viviers, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf du Pape, ArlesSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ River RhoneSaone Operator Emerald Cruises From $5,965
11% Off- US$5,310
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Macon, Beaujolais, Cluny, Chalon sur Saone, Beaune, Tournus, Avignon, Nimes, UzèsSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ship Amadeus Provence River RhoneSaone Operator Lueftner Cruises From
11% Off- US$2,305
Duration 11 days Destinations Nice, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Lyon, Chalon sur Saone, Beaune Age Range Ages 12+ River RhoneSaone Operator Emerald Cruises From
11% Off- US$9,170
Scenic paths along the Saône River invite cycling from your luxury ship base. Historic towers, Marc Seguin footbridge, and charming riverside villages complement full-board amenities and expert guidance.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Macon, Cluny, Chalon sur Saone, Tournus, Avignon, Tain-l’Hermitage, Chateauneuf du Pape, Arles, TarasconSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Amadeus Provence River RhoneSaone Operator Terranova Touristik From
11% Off- US$5,172
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Perouges, Macon, Beaujolais, Cluny, Vienne, Viviers, Grignan, Avignon, Chateauneuf du PapeSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Sapphire River RhoneSaone Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $6,795
19% Off- US$5,474
Duration 10 days Destinations Lyon, Chalon sur Saone, Tournus, Trevoux, Beaujolais, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Viviers, Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape, ArlesSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Poetry II River RhoneSaone Operator Avalon Waterways From
19% Off- US$4,778+$231 upfront costs
Duration 10 days Destinations Paris, Dijon, Beaune, Chalon sur Saone, Tournus, Trevoux, Lyon, Beaujolais, Tournon-sur-Rhone, ViviersSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Poetry II River RhoneSaone Operator Avalon Waterways From
19% Off- US$5,298+$231 upfront costs
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Best places to start your adventure
Discover Saone tours for every budget
Saone tours for every type of group
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Demographics
Solo Travelers120 tours- Couples124 tours
- Seniors (50+)121 tours
Best time to visit
- Fall / Autumn 2026
- October 2026 popular 29 tours
- November 2026 19 tours
- Spring 2027
- April 2027 34 tours
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