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Lyon & Provence

Travel through France in 8 days along the Rhône on this spectacular Viking 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
  • Departure: May - Nov
£2,295pp
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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

Experience luxury firsthand when you board the Viking Delling, the very embodiment of comfort and class.

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Continue your voyage through France

7 Nights
May Nov

Lyon & Provence

  • Avignon (EMBARK)
  • Arles
  • Avignon
  • Viviers
  • Tournon / Rhône River (scenic sailing) / Vienne
  • Lyon
  • Lyon (DISEMBARK)
£2,295pp Est. Price per person
  • Viking Delling + 3 more ships  

Lyon & Provence Cruise Review

“I really enjoyed this; I wanted to travel through France without paying for multiple hotels and this gave me the perfect opportunity. My ship was lovely and modern, there was always lots of places to sit and I feel like I learned a lot.”

Phoebe White, Brighton

Lyon & Provence FAQ

Find answers to some of the most common questions about river cruising here.

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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