Burgundy & Provence with 1 night in Marseille 2021
9 Day River Cruise St. Jean-de-Losne to Marseille
Starting at $2,938
Destinations & Sightseeing
Itinerary and Meals
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Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux with its lively cafés and monuments and stand in front of the famous fountain seen on postcards. With plenty of time to explore this historical city further, be sure to sample Beaujolais, the famous wine of the region. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, is the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Enjoy your last night in France in captivating Marseille. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea—a perfect ending to this once-in-a-lifetime European river cruise!
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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)
With 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL4
With 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL4
With 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL2
With 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL2
With 2 Nights in ParisWJLY
With 2 Nights in ParisWJLY
Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)WJLE
Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)WJLE
SIMILAR VACATIONS
Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)
With 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL4
With 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL4
With 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL2
With 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in NiceWJL2
With 2 Nights in ParisWJLY
With 2 Nights in ParisWJLY
Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)WJLE
Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)WJLE
Destination & Sightseeing
| Day 1 St. Jean de Losne (Embarkation): | onboard welcome reception |
| Day 2 Mâcon: | leisurely cruising; onboard cheese tasting |
| Day 3 Lyon: | guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill; onboard lecture |
| Day 4 Lyon: | culinary tour |
| Day 5 Tournon–Viviers: | guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral |
| Day 6 Avignon: | guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes |
| Day 7 Arles: | choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop |
| Day 8 Port St. Louis (Disembarkation)–Marseille: | travel by motorcoach to Marseille; guided tour |
| Day 9 Marseille: | your vacation ends this morning |
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
ITINERARY
Day 1
ACTIVE Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure Host
Day 2
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux
Day 3
CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences
Day 4
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes
Day 5
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR:
Day 6
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Marseille—France’s second-largest city
Day 7
DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship
Day 8
DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship
Day 9
DISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France
Day 10
DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
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ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Day 21
MÂCON
Day 22
LYON
Day 23
LYON
Day 24
VIVIERS
Day 25
AVIGNON
Day 26
ARLES
Day 27
PORT ST. LOUIS (DISEMBARKATION)–MARSEILLE
Day 28
MARSEILLE
Day 29
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MÂCON
Day 30
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX
Day 31
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
Day 32
EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON
Day 33
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON
Day 34
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES
Day 35
EVENING CRUISE TO PORT ST. LOUIS
Day 36
Dinner
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Day 45 ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Flights into Lyon must arrive by Noon.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MÂCON
Dinner
DinnerDay 46 MÂCON
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Mâcon along the majestic Saône River.
Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin.
DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 47 LYON
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.
Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.
DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 48 LYON
Adventures in Food and Wine
DISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.
The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.
EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 49 TOURNON
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage.
Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
VIVIERS
World History in a Charming French Country Village
CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 50 AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.
Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.
Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 51 ARLES
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
ACTIVE Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure Host.
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR:
DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist.
Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d’Enfer.
Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine.
EVENING CRUISE TO PORT ST. LOUIS
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 52 PORT ST. LOUIS (DISEMBARKATION)–MARSEILLE
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast
Disembark your ship and join a motorcoach transfer to Marseille.
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Marseille—France’s second-largest city
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 53 MARSEILLE
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
| Marseille |
Intercontinental Marseille Hotel Dieu
Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
Intercontinental Marseille Hotel Dieu Marseille France
Adjacent to Marseille's historic Panier district, this sophisticated 194-room hotel is set in a magnificent historic building dating from the 18th century. Local pastis aperitif can be enjoyed on the terrace while taking in superb views of the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, Mediterranean dishes can be enjoyed in the Michelin-starred restaurant and leisure facilities include a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and a chic SPA by Clarins. Free Wi-Fi internet access is also available throughout the hotel.
Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
Intercontinental Marseille Hotel Dieu Marseille France
Adjacent to Marseille's historic Panier district, this sophisticated 194-room hotel is set in a magnificent historic building dating from the 18th century. Local pastis aperitif can be enjoyed on the terrace while taking in superb views of the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, Mediterranean dishes can be enjoyed in the Michelin-starred restaurant and leisure facilities include a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and a chic SPA by Clarins. Free Wi-Fi internet access is also available throughout the hotel.
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