2-Week Rhone Cruises
Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Rhone itineraries
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12 Day France & Switzerland Itinerary, incl. Lyon and Lausanne
A 7-night Rhône adventure from Arles to Lyon showcases UNESCO sites and wine regions. Charming riverside towns await while you savor 20 included meals, featuring regional specialties and complimentary wines.
- Days 1-2
Marseille & Arles
Plan to arrive in Marseille before 4:30 PM for your transfer to Arles. The drive takes about an hour. You'll have time to visit the incredible 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater in Arles. Late afternoon offers the best lighting for photos of the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. Watch your step at the amphitheater. The ancient stones can be slippery so wear shoes with good grip.
- Days 3-4
Avignon & Viviers
Get to the Palais des Papes in Avignon early at 8:30 AM to beat the crowds. You can walk the medieval walls later in the afternoon when it's cooler. The next day takes you to Viviers, a beautifully preserved medieval town. Walk its narrow cobblestone streets lined with weathered old buildings. Make sure to visit the hilltop cathedral for the best views of the town.
- Days 5-7
Rhône River Valley
Your cruise continues through wine country to Tournon, where you'll see a 16th-century castle perched above the Rhône. Lyon, known as France's food capital, is next. Explore the traboules (hidden passageways) in Vieux Lyon. Take the funicular up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for great city views. The segment ends in Beaune, where you can visit the famous Hospices with its distinctive colorful roof.
- Days 8-12
Swiss Extension
From Lyon, it's about a 2.5-hour drive to Lausanne on Lake Geneva. The Alpine views are spectacular. Take a morning boat trip to Château de Chillon to see the castle in the best light. A train ride through the Alps brings you to Gstaad and Glacier 3000, where you can walk the Peak Walk suspension bridge. As one visitor shared: "The cable car ride to Glacier 3000 is breathtaking - but bring warm layers even in summer as temperatures at the top can be near freezing."
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