RIVER CRUISING
7 DAYS
6 DAYS
Bordeaux
Avignon
Bordeaux, Dordogne & Atlantic Coast Discover UNESCO-listed Bordeaux and its Médoc wine region and maritime ports on this cruise along France’s Gironde estuary and Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Explore medieval towns, experience elegant Bordeaux, and enjoy the idyllic landscapes and Atlantic coastline of this beautiful slice of southwestern France. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Take in magnificent views of the rivers Dordogne & Garonne • Relax in the Atlantic coastal resort of Royan
Beauty of Rhône Valley & Provence
Breathtaking landscapes, ancient cities and medieval treasures await on this cruise through France’s stunning Rhône Valley and idyllic Provence. We enjoy the chance to explore the village of Les Baux-de- Provence and admire Arles’ Roman amphitheatre. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy a combination of stunning scenery and historic treasures • Discover the diverse riverside landscapes of the River Rhône
All INCLUSIVE
All INCLUSIVE
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Lyon - Avignon We arrive in Lyon and board our ship at 16.00, before cruising to Avignon, enjoying evening entertainment on board. Day 2 Avignon - Arles This morning we enjoy a tour of old Avignon . With a guide, we explore this walled jewel, seeing monuments, public buildings & churches. We also visit the Pope’s Palace. Day 3 Arles - Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône Today’s excursion is to the Camargue, a wetland and marine reserve. Our panoramic guided tour showcases this natural river-delta wilderness, from its rivers, dunes and salt marshes to its pink flamingos, bulls and wild Camargue horses. On route, we visit a ‘manade’ (bull-breeding farm) and watch a demonstration. This afternoon, we cruise to Martigues, where we have time free to explore before setting off again for Avignon. Day 4 Martigues/Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône - Viviers
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Bordeaux & sail to Cussac-Fort-Médoc We arrive in Bordeaux, board our ship at 18.00 and cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc. Day 2 Cussac-Fort-Médoc - Royan: Médoc Vineyards & Royan Today, we visit the vineyards of the Médoc region . Alternatively, enjoy an optional tour and free time in the seaside city of Royan. There is dinner & dancing this evening. Day 3 Royan: Rochefort & La Rochelle Today, we visit the city of Rochefort . Next we head to La Rochelle for a guided tour . Day 4 Libourne/Bourg - Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion We travel to Saint-Émilion , followed by a visit to a vineyard with tasting. We spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux. Day 5 Bordeaux - Cadillac: Château de Roquetaillade & Cadillac La Rochelle
Today, our guided excursion takes us to Les Baux-de-Provence, a village perched on an outcrop in the Alpilles mountains. Day 5 Viviers - Tain l’Hermitage After a morning of cruising, our afternoon excursion whisks us to Vercors Regional Natural Park with a tasting of Clairette de Die sparkling white wine . Tonight, enjoy
Lyon
Today we visit Château de Roquetaillade , a wine cellar to taste Sauternes and enjoy a guided tour of Cadillac . We cruise back to Bordeaux before our gala evening tonight. Day 6 Bordeaux Today, we visit the Wine and Commerce Museum with a wine tasting & have free time in Bordeaux. OR choose a full-day excursion to Arcachon. Day 7 Disembark in Bordeaux
Rhône
Atlantic Ocean
Tain l’Hermitage
Vercors Regional Natural Park
Viviers
Avignon Arles Les Baux-de-Provence The Camargue
our gala evening on board. Day 6 Disembark in Lyon
Dordogne
Garonne
Cruise Ships MS Rhone Princess or MS Mistral (standard ships) MS Van Gogh or MS Camargue (premium ships)
Cruise Ship
MS Cyrano de Bergerac (premium ship)
• Lunch in a restaurant in La Rochelle • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 5 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers • Médoc vineyards • Rochefort & La Rochelle • Saint-Émilion & vineyard • Château de Roquetaillade, wine tasting & Cadillac guided tour • Bordeaux guided tour & wine tasting • Arcachon
5 Nights Inclusive APR - OCT 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage
6 Nights Inclusive APR - OCT 2026 INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage
• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 4 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers • Avignon guided city tour & Palais des Papes • The Camargue & manade visit • Les Baux-de-Provence • Vercors Regional Natural Park & wine tasting
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 4 days
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 4 days
Cruise itineraries are based on 2025 schedules and may be subject to change for 2026
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