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Lyon & Provence
Travel through France in 8 days on a Rhône River Cruise on this spectacular Viking River Cruise voyage. Featuring a range of cultivated tours, excursions and exclusive activities.
Sit back and relax as your organised itinerary takes you on adventures to historic cities and scenic landscapes – where you’ll enjoy the chance to be close to history.
All of this, and more, is made available by Viking’s longship fleet – a sturdy procession of floating hotels that capture the spirit of travelling with modern interior design and a plethora of on-board activities to get stuck into.
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Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises -
Ship: Viking Delling + 3 more -
Duration: 7 Nights
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Departure: May
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Lyon & Provence Cruise Itinerary
Spend 7 nights adventuring down the Rhône on this extravagantly crafted itinerary – designed to conduct you through scenic France. Enjoy trips to architectural highlights, historical staples and cultural hotspots over the course of your getaway, alongside a range of provided activities, tastings and lectures to keep you learning along the way.
Day 1
Avignon (EMBARK)
Arrive to France and spend the afternoon settling into your luxury river ship.
Day 2
Arles
Spend your first day exploring diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.
Day 3
Avignon
Sample local wines and French delicacies during an arranged tasting in Provence.
Day 4
Viviers
Today’s excursion has you exploring this charming riverside village, backdropped by an impressive mountain setting.
Day 5
Tournon / Rhône River (scenic sailing) / Vienne
From Tournon, view the Doux Valley via a nostalgic railway journey aboard the Train de l’Ardeche.
Later, you’ll rejoin your ship for a scenic sailing on the way to Vienne.
Upon arrival, visit the amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus & Livia.
Day 6
Lyon
Today, pay a visit to both the Basilica of Notre Dame and St. Jean Cathedral.
Day 7
Lyon
Explore the medieval Beaujolais with its vineyards and small villages.
Day 8
Lyon (DISEMBARK)
After breakfast, disembark your ship and begin travelling home.
Day 1
Lyon (EMBARK)
Arrive to France and spend the afternoon settling into your luxury river ship.
Day 2
Lyon
Explore the medieval Beaujolais with its vineyards and small villages.
Day 3
Lyon
Today, pay a visit to both the Basilica of Notre Dame and St. Jean Cathedral.
Day 4
Tournon / Rhône River (scenic sailing) / Vienne
From Tournon, view the Doux Valley via a nostalgic railway journey aboard the Train de l’Ardeche.
Later, you’ll rejoin your ship for a scenic sailing on the way to Vienne.
Upon arrival, visit the amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus & Livia.
Day 5
Viviers
Today’s excursion has you exploring this charming riverside village, backdropped by an impressive mountain setting.
Day 6
Avignon
Sample local wines and French delicacies during an arranged tasting in Provence.
Day 7
Arles
Spend your last day exploring diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.
Day 8
Avignon (DISEMBARK)
After breakfast, disembark your ship and begin travelling home.
LYON & PROVENCE CRUISE SHIPS
Viking Delling
LYON & PROVENCE CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Visit some of Europe’s most treasured cities on your Lyon & Provence River Cruise
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Continue your voyage through France
Viking 
Departure:
VISITING: Avignon (EMBARK) Arles Avignon Viviers Tournon / Rhône River (scenic sailing) / Vienne Lyon Lyon (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,295
Viking Departure:
VISITING: Avignon Arles Viviers Vienne / Tournon Lyon Burgundy / Basel Breisach Strasbourg Speyer / Rüdesheim Koblenz Cologne Kinderdijk Amsterdam
FROM PER PERSON*
£
4,190
Viking Departure:
Apr – Nov 2024
VISITING: Paris La Roche-Guyon / Vernon Rouen Normandy Beaches Les Andelys Paris (Le Pecq) Lyon Vienne Tournon / Viviers Arles Avignon
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Viking Departure:
May
VISITING: Paris La Roche-Guyon / Vernon Rouen Normandy Beaches Les Andelys Le Pecq / Paris
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,195
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Lyon & Provence FAQ
Are refrigerators included in the staterooms?
Yes, each stateroom is equipped with a minibar. Purified water is also provided in all staterooms and replenished daily.
Will there be talks/lectures on board the ship?
Yes, Viking’s itineraries feature a range of informative briefings, lectures and presentations.
What’s the maximum capacity of passengers for this trip?
Viking’s longships have a maximum capacity of up to 190 guests.
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