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Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland

Make lifelong friends and memories as you voyage along the Rhône and Rhine on this unforgettable river odyssey.

See how European architecture seamlessly blends beauty and history on guided tours and excursions.

Expand your horizons with a river holiday that will leave you saying: “You just had to be there.”

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  • Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
  • Ship: Viking Delling + 5 more
  • Duration: 14 Nights
  • Departure: Mar - Nov
£4,290pp
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Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland Cruise Itinerary

Uncover the mystique of Europe’s architecture, culture and history with our specially-curated itinerary.

Day 1

Avignon

Board your ship in Avignon.

Day 2

Arles

Join the Arles walking tour, the Unspoiled Camargue & Architectural Gems excursion, or the Delights of Provence tour.

Day 3

Avignon

Explore Avignon and the Palais des Papes or visit a lavender farm, a local vineyard for a wine tasting, or the Pont du Gard aqueduct. Alternatively, go on a canoe ride along the Rhône River.

Day 4

Viviers

Go on a walking tour of Viviers or join the Charming Ardèche excursion.

Day 5

Tournon / Vienne

Embark on the Tournon steam train excursion, the Rhône Valley vineyard hike, or the Charming Ardèche excursion.

Day 6

Lyon

Enjoy the Panoramic Lyon excursion, a walking tour of Pérouges, or the Trek Vieux Lyon excursion.

Day 7

Lyon

Join the Beaujolais Wine Country excursion, the Beaujolais & Truffles excursion, or the Flavours of Lyon tour.

Day 8

Burgundy / Basel

Enjoy the fascinating and picturesque Beaune & Burgundy excursion.

Day 9

Breisach

Join the Black Forest excursion, a guided visit to Colmar, a guided visit to the Colmar Pocket Memorial Museum with a drive to Ostheim, or the Black Forest cycle tour.

Day 10

Strasbourg

Try the Strasbourg Highlights excursion, an Alsatian wine tasting, the Flavours of Alsace excursion, or the Strasbourg from the Top excursion.

Day 11

Speyer / Rüdesheim

Embark on the Speyer walking tour or visit Heidelberg and have lunch with university students. Enjoy dinner in Rüdesheim or partake in a wine tasting and dinner at either Eberbach Monastery or Schloss Johannisberg.

Day 12

Koblenz

Join the Historic Koblenz tour, tour Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, enjoy a wine tasting and tour at a winery along the Moselle, or visit Marksburg Castle.

Day 13

Cologne

Try the Cologne walking tour, the exclusive Top of Cologne excursion, the Augustusburg Castle tour, or a bicycle tour. Visit three brewhouses before having dinner at a local brauhaus.

Day 14

Kinderdijk

Visit the Kinderdijk windmills by foot, bicycle or barge. Alternatively, visit a cheese farm and sample some of its products before visiting Kinderdijk’s windmills.

Day 15

Amsterdam

After breakfast, disembark the ship and begin your return journey home.

Day 1

Amsterdam

Board your ship in Amsterdam.

Day 2

Kinderdijk

Visit the Kinderdijk windmills by foot, bicycle or barge. Alternatively, visit a cheese farm and sample some of its products before visiting Kinderdijk’s windmills.

Day 3

Cologne

Try the Cologne walking tour, the exclusive Top of Cologne excursion, the Augustusburg Castle tour, or a bicycle tour. Visit three brewhouses before having dinner at a local brauhaus.

Day 4

Koblenz

Join the Historic Koblenz tour, tour Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, enjoy a wine tasting and tour at a winery along the Moselle, or visit Marksburg Castle.

Day 5

Speyer / Rüdesheim

Embark on the Speyer walking tour or visit Heidelberg and have lunch with university students. Enjoy dinner in Rüdesheim or partake in a wine tasting and dinner at either Eberbach Monastery or Schloss Johannisberg.

Day 6

Strasbourg

Try the Strasbourg Highlights excursion, an Alsatian wine tasting, the Flavours of Alsace excursion, or the Strasbourg from the Top excursion.

Day 7

Breisach

Join the Black Forest excursion, a guided visit to Colmar, a guided visit to the Colmar Pocket Memorial Museum with a drive to Ostheim, or the Black Forest cycle tour.

Day 8

Burgundy / Basel

Enjoy the fascinating and picturesque Beaune & Burgundy excursion.

Day 9

Lyon

Join the Beaujolais Wine Country excursion, the Beaujolais & Truffles excursion, or the Flavours of Lyon tour.

Day 10

Lyon

Enjoy the Panoramic Lyon excursion, a walking tour of Pérouges, or the Trek Vieux Lyon excursion.

Day 11

Tournon / Vienne

Embark on the Tournon steam train excursion, the Rhône Valley vineyard hike, or the Charming Ardèche excursion.

Day 12

Viviers

Go on a walking tour of Viviers or join the Charming Ardèche excursion.

Day 13

Avignon

Explore Avignon and the Palais des Papes or visit a lavender farm, a local vineyard for a wine tasting, or the Pont du Gard aqueduct. Alternatively, go on a canoe ride along the Rhône River.

Day 14

Arles

Join the Arles walking tour, the Unspoiled Camargue & Architectural Gems excursion, or the Delights of Provence tour.

Day 15

Avignon

After breakfast, disembark the ship and begin your return journey home.

Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland Cruise Ships

Viking Delling

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

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Traverse some of Europe’s most exquisite locations with Crui.se

14 Nights
Mar Nov

Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland

  • Avignon
  • Arles
  • Viviers
  • Vienne / Tournon
  • Lyon
  • Burgundy / Basel
  • Breisach
  • Strasbourg
  • Speyer / Rüdesheim
  • Koblenz
  • Cologne
  • Kinderdijk
  • Amsterdam
£4,290pp Est. Price per person
  • Viking Delling + 5 more ships  

Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland Cruise Review

“Best cruise I’ve been on in years and I can’t wait to go again. I’ll be booking all my cruises with Viking from now on!”

Shirley Kelley, Sale, Greater Manchester

Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland FAQ

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

Which countries will we be visiting during the cruise?

You’ll get to visit France, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands during your Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland cruise.

Is Wi-Fi available on the ship?

Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi will be accessible to you on the ship.

What currency is used along our cruise route?

Euros are used in France, Germany and the Netherlands. In Switzerland, Euros are also accepted in some establishments like shops and restaurants, but it is advised that you use Swiss Francs for your purchases.

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