Rhone River Cruises
Sailing down the River Rhone is a true delight. Explore Lyon and taste local foods at the famous Les Halles market. Visit the peaceful Sénanque Abbey, surrounded by lavender fields, or the Papal Palace. White horses run free in the wild Camargue, and you can see traditional bull and horse culture. Visit Viviers and the beautiful Gorges de l’Ardèche. It’s a different take, and a true delight.
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We used TourRadar for two river cruises in Europe. One on the Danube (Europamundo) and one on the Rhone (A-Rosa). TourRadar were great to deal with as far as selecting our bookings, making payments and pass on info on to us from the river cruise companies. Great service. The Europamundo river cruise we rated at 8 to 8.5/10 while the A-Rosa was down a bit at 7 to 7.5/10. All in all, great value for money cruises. Thanks TourRadar.
Rhône Route Provence 2027 - A-Rosa StellaWe loved our Croise river cruise from Lyon to Arles and return. Great day tour options. Comfortable relaxing lounge and bar area. Spacious outdoor area too. Comfortable beds and good storage in room. The meals were great and included local fare each day. Good value for money. .
All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant Offered (port-to-port cruise, 11 destinations)It was a relaxing cruise, great food and a comfortable cabin. Due to extreme heat, we only managed the night tour and some time on our own at the lowest port. The rest of the time was on deck in the shade or enjoying refreshments in the lounge. Our only concern was that we purchased the cruise with the understanding that it was an English cruise but in reality it was all French with only 4 English speaking persons aboard. The Staff tried their best to include us But we mostly could not hear the announcements over the noise of the other passengers enjoying themselves!
A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhône valley (port-to-port cruise)
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Rhône Route Provence 2027 - A-Rosa Stella
“Cabins are very comfortable and food was abundant and of high quality. Premium option is definitely worth it.”
Anthony, traveled in October
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Avignon, Arles, Viviers, Vienne Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ships A-ROSA STELLAA-ROSA LUNA River Rhone Operator A-ROSA From
- US$1,230
All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant Offered (port-to-port cruise, 11 destinations)
“Ship was lovely food was fabulous and the staff were brilliant”
GLENN, traveled in August
The luxurious MS Van Gogh sails from Lyon to Arles, stopping at Tain L'Hermitage's Valrhona chocolate factory and Viviers' smallest cathedral in France. The route winds through the dramatic Ardèche Gorges, leads to Avignon's Papal Palace, and features exceptional dining including Paul Bocuse's renowned restaurant.
Duration 7 days Destinations Lyon, Collonges, Tain-l’Hermitage, Avignon, Gordes, Arles, Camargue Regional Nature Park, Viviers, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, La Voulte-sur-Rhone Age Range All Ages Welcome Ships MS Van GoghMS MistralMS Rhone PrincessMS Camargue II River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
- US$1,980
Duration 12 days Destinations Marseille, Arles, Les Baux de Provence, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Uzès, Chateauneuf du Pape, Viviers, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, Tournon-sur-RhoneSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ River RhoneSaone Operator Emerald Cruises From $7,980
16% off- US$6,723
Nice to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence 2027 - 13 Days
“All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.”
Trevor, traveled in September
Duration 13 days Destinations Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Arles, Les Baux de Provence, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Uzès, Chateauneuf du PapeSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ River SeineRhoneSaone Operator Emerald Cruises From $8,705
15% off- US$7,418
Duration 31 days Destinations Lyon, Vienne, Chateauneuf du Pape, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Macon, Libourne, PauillacSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ships Scenic SapphireScenic Diamond Scenic Gem River SeineRhoneSaoneGaronneDordogneGironde Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From
15% off- US$34,720
Duration 31 days Destinations Portugal, Spain, France Age Range Ages 18+ Ships Scenic SapphireScenic Gem Scenic Azure River SeineDouroRhoneSaone Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $25,905
24% off- US$19,580
This 8-day cruise features 6 distinctive ports along the Rhône River. The route stretches from Lyon's illuminated cityscape to Avignon's papal palace, allowing extended stays in Arles and Viviers. A-ROSA LUNA provides comprehensive dining, spa facilities, and balcony suites.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Viviers, Avignon, Arles, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Beaujolais Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA LUNA River Rhone Operator A-ROSA From
24% off- US$1,342
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- Spring 2027
Spring offers ideal weather for discovering the Rhône Valley - temperatures are just right for being outside and you'll find fewer people at main attractions. The cruises make good use of the season with bike rides through Lyon's old quarters and guided walks up to Mount Pipet near Vienne. There are special spring activities like going truffle hunting with local farmers and their dogs around Grignan, or joining painting sessions in Arles when the light is particularly clear. Our TourRadar customers really enjoy the springtime wine tastings in Beaujolais, where they learn about vineyard work just as the vines start to wake up. The cooking classes are excellent this time of year too, using fresh ingredients from Les Halles de Lyon to create traditional Provençal dishes.
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- Summer 2027
The Rhône river cruises shine brightest in summer, when the long days let you pack in plenty of authentic experiences. Guests join intimate cooking workshops at Les Halles de Lyon, and savor exclusive tastings at historic wine cellars across Beaujolais and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. TourRadar customers consistently highlight how well the tours balance structured activities with free time - you'll explore Arles' ancient Roman sites with expert guides in the morning, then wander Lyon's secret traboules passages at your leisure in the afternoon. The carefully crafted routes make the most of summer's extended daylight, mixing cultural gems like private concerts in Avignon's grand Papal Palace with visits to traditional Camargue bull farms. Special touches elevate these journeys, including dinners at Paul Bocuse's renowned Abbaye de Collonges and sweet treats at the Cité du Chocolat in Tain L'Hermitage. While August sees the heaviest tourist traffic, our travelers mention that the professional crews handle the peak season with practiced ease and also maintain excellent service throughout.
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