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Saône River Cruises

The Saône is home to some of France’s most stunning and scenic panoramas and the vital thread linking ancient civilisations like the Roman and Frankish Empires. Discover centuries of history with visits to historic cities like Lyon and Arles with its Romanesque monuments and ruins. Savour the flavours of the legendary vineyards of Burgundy and Beaujolais and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the sunflower and lavender filled fields of Provence. Our luxury cruise packages bring the gastronomic delights of this part of France to your table every day with gourmet cuisine and an unmatched wine list. This is a perfect voyage for history buffs, lovers of fine food and wine or just those who appreciate the simpler things in life like a stunning river view.

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Saône River Cruises

7 Nights

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise

Riviera Travel
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Avignon Arles / Pont Du Gard Ardèche Gorges / Tournon Vienne Beaune / Burgundy Lyon Return Home
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 1,799 pp
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7 Nights

Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Emerald
Departure: Mar to Sep
VISITING: Lyon Chalon-sur-Saone / Beaune Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles / Marseille
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 1,795 pp
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7 Nights

Flavors of Burgundy

AmaWaterways
Departure: Mar to Dec
VISITING: Dijon (EMBARK) Port of Dijon Seurre / Chalon-sur-Saone Chalon-sur-Saône Tournus Macon Lyon Lyon (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 3,360 pp
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7 Nights

Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Jul to Nov
VISITING: Bordeaux (EMBARK) Cadillac-sur-Garonne Cussac Fort Médoc Blaye / Bourg Libourne / Saint-Émilion Bordeaux Bordeaux / Arcachon’s Bay Bordeaux (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,550 pp
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10 Nights

Beautiful Bordeaux

Scenic
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Bordeaux (EMBARK) Bordeaux / Saint-Émilion Libourne / Fort Medoc Fort Medoc Cadillac Bordeaux Bordeaux / Bourg Bourg Blaye / Bordeaux Bordeaux (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 2,645 pp
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7 Nights

Brilliant Bordeaux River Cruise

Uniworld
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Bordeaux Cadillac Cussac Fort Médoc Blaye, Bourg Sur Gironde Libourne (Saint- Émilion) Libourne - Bordeaux
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
FROM £ 2,299 pp
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7 Nights

Lyon & Provence

Viking
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Avignon (EMBARK) Arles Avignon Viviers Tournon / Rhône River (scenic sailing) / Vienne Lyon Lyon (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsDaily ExcursionsTaxes & Fees Included
FROM £ 2,295 pp
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7 Nights

A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: April
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain-l’Hermitage Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,150 pp
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7 Nights

Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain l’Hermitage Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,550 pp
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7 Nights

Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Oct to Nov
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain l’Hermitage Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,700 pp
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7 Nights

Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Chalon-sur-Saône (EMBARK) Tournus Lyon Tournon / Viviers Avignon Arles Arles (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,550 pp
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7 Nights

Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Southbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Oct to Nov
VISITING: Chalon-sur-Saône Tournus Lyon Tournon Avignon Arles
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,550 pp
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7 Nights

Burgundy & Provence River Cruise

Uniworld
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain – L’Hermitage (Tournon) Lyon Beaune
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
FROM £ 2,199 pp
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10 Nights

Burgundy, the River Rhône, and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension

Riviera Travel
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Avignon Arles & Ponts du Gard Ardèche Gorges & Tournon Vienne Beaune & Burgundy Lyon Annecy Chillon Castle & Lausanne Glacier 3000 & Golden Pass Lausanne or Montreux
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 3,088 pp
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14 Nights

Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal

Emerald
Departure: Jul to Oct
VISITING: Porto Porto – Pinhão Pinhão – Vega de Terrón Vega de Terrón – Salamanca Pocinho – Régua Régua Porto – Lyon Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Lyon Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles – Nice
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 6,170 pp
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7 Nights

Essence of Burgundy & Provence

AmaWaterways
Departure: Apr to Dec
VISITING: Port of Dijon Chalon-sur-Saône / Tournus Tournus / Macon Macon Lyon / Vienne Viviers Avignon / Arles Arles
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 3,237 pp
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14 Nights

Grand France

Uniworld
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Arles (EMBARK S.S Catherine) Arles Avignon Viviers Tain-L’Hermitage -Tournon Lyon Mâcon / Beaune Lyon (DISEMBARK) / Transfer to Paris (EMBARK S.S Joie De Vivre) La Roche-Guyon / Vernon / Giverny Rouen Caudebec-en-Caux Rouen – Normandy Beaches Mantes-La-Jolie – Versailles Paris Paris (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
FROM £ 7,099 pp
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10 Nights

Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue

Riviera Travel
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Lyon Macon Chalon , Beaune & Burgundy Ardèche Gorges Avignon , Pont du Gard & Uzès Arles & Les Baux-de-Provence Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Camargue & Ornithological Park Orange & Châteauneuf-du-Pape
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 2,599 pp
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14 Nights

Grand France (Southbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Paris (EMBARK) Vernon / Les Andelys Caudebec Caudebec (excursion to Normandy) Rouen Conflans Paris Paris / Dijon / Beaune / Chalon-sur-Saône Avignon Lyon Arles Tournon / Viviers Tournus
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 6,122 pp
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10 Nights

Spectacular South of France

Scenic
Departure: Mar to Oct
VISITING: Lyon (EMBARK) Lyon / Chalon-sur-Saône Tournus Tournon Avignon Arles Viviers Cruising to Lyon Lyon Lyon (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 3,745 pp
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9 Nights

Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris

Emerald
Departure: Aug to Sep
VISITING: Nice Arles Avignon Viviers Tournon Lyon Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Lyon (DISEMBARK) Paris
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 3,463 pp
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14 Nights

Grand Cruise of France

Riviera Travel
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Avignon (EMBARK) Avignon Arles & Ponts du Gard Ardeche Gorges / Tain l’Hermitage Vienne Chalon / Beaune Lyon Lyon to Paris (DISEMBARK) Les Andelys Rouen Bayeux / Arromanches or Taste of Normandy Honfleur Giverny / Vernon Paris Return Home
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 4,449 pp
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10 Nights

Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice

Emerald
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Lyon Vienne Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Nice
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 2,805 pp
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9 Nights

Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence

Emerald
Departure: Jun to Jul
VISITING: Paris Paris > Lyon Lyon Macon Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles > Marseille
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 3,913 pp
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11 Nights

Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains

Emerald
Departure: May to Aug
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Macon Tournon Lyon Arles > Marseille Lausanne or Montreux
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 4,523 pp
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Reasons to Cruise
the Saône River

History and Culture

This beautiful waterway’s languid and tranquil scenery links fascinating towns and picturesque riverside villages. Whether your interest is history, culture, art, or architecture, expert tours and itineraries hand-pick the most important attractions and sites blended with some hidden gems.

Gastronomic Delights

With Lyon as the high spot, guests enjoy a culinary journey through some of France’s best tastes and flavours. Sailing through two legendary wine-growing areas, a rich selection of vintages is always available to accompany local fare and classic regional dishes made by skilled chefs and artisan producers.

SAONE RIVER CRUISE PORTS

Charming villages, historic landmarks and great food make for a brilliant Saone river cruise.

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Stunning Scenery

Considered the most beautiful river in France, the Saône takes passengers on a leisurely journey through remarkable and unspoiled scenery, stopping at historic villages, towns, and cities. The river links centuries of history and military might and is a vital thread through the culture and cuisine of this part of southwest France. Enjoy a feast for the tastebuds and the senses with plenty to see and do against a backdrop of peaceful flowing water and unspoiled scenery.

Customer Reviews of
Saône River Cruises

“A first for us. We’ve sailed the Danube and the Rhine numerous times and wanted something different. This was an amazing voyage, even if you just want to enjoy gourmet food and the views and do nothing else. The history and culture of the port stops are fascinating, but everything is low key and relaxed, just like the river. I don’t think I’ve ever returned from a cruise feeling so refreshed. The ship was luxurious and worth spending a day on board just enjoying all the facilities.”

Sean and Bella, Devizes

“We love this part of France and had seen the river cruises on previous holidays, so we decided it was our turn. Considering how well we know this area, the difference we felt on a river cruise was astonishing. The journey on the water is almost more important than the destinations! The vessel was luxurious, so rather than returning to a hotel every night, we had the joy of river views and beautiful scenery plus the cuisine was five-star. What a revelation!”

Alex and Helen, Portsmouth

“This was a surprise birthday present for my wife as she has always loved the series ‘A Year in Provence.’ Every aspect was spot on, the ship, which was the height of luxury, the gourmet food, and the fabulous staff, and that’s before you even step foot on dry land. It’s a great cruise with something for everyone, and we travelled with a real cross-section of ages. This part of France is beautiful and fascinating, book now, you won’t be disappointed.”

Ethan, Dundee

“Our second European river cruise, and we were so pleasantly surprised. We didn’t think anything could live up to the Danube, but this voyage surpassed our expectations. If you like French food and wine, that alone will tick your boxes, but the scenery is stunning, and the port stops are fascinating. Everything is very relaxed, but there’s lots to see and do, and you can dip in and out as you wish. This is definitely a trip we will do again.”

Lizzie and Rick, Arundel

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Can I make payments towards my booking balance?

You can make secure payments towards your booking balance on our Payments Page, which accepts all major credit and debit cards. You don’t have to use the same card that you used to pay your deposit.

I want to bring my laptop. Is there internet access on board the ship?

Free Wi-Fi is available on board for all our cruisers and we use a cellular or satellite terminal that usually offers excellent bandwidth and latency. However, sometimes there can be disruptions due to terrain or the weather, but the ship’s staff will always advise you when this happens. We can also help you with your device settings when you are on board.

When will I receive my final documents?

Final documents are sent out 14 days before your embarkation date. Please check the detail carefully to make sure it accurately reflects your booking. You will also receive your personalised embarkation tags.

Do I need a visa for a Saône River Cruise?

You will need a visa, and your friendly booking agent can advise you on how to apply when you make your reservation. Always allow plenty of time for visa approval, as you won’t be able to come on board without it, and there can be delays during busy periods.

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