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Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence

Board the resplendent Emerald Liberté and set sail on a luxurious adventure down the Saône River. Your Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris cruise is a fun-filled odyssey spanning 10 days and a selection of coveted destinations.

Begin your cruise in Nice and transfer to Arles, whereupon you shall board your floating hotel and journey to idyllic destinations such as Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Macon, and Lyon before your adventure concludes in iconic Paris.

Discover the vibrant culture, fascinating history and breathtaking vistas of your every port of call aboard this Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris voyage and let Emerald Cruises take you on an authentic French cruise.

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  • Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
  • Ship: Emerald Liberté
  • Duration: 9 Nights
  • Departure: Jun - Jul
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Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence Cruise Prices

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Jun 03, 2027
£4,635 pp
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Jul 01, 2027
£4,060 pp
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Sep 10, 2026
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Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence Cruise Itinerary

Explore the ports of the majestic Rhône and Saône rivers with this expert itinerary.

Day 1

Paris

Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink.

Day 2

Paris

Try today’s excursion:

Included Excursion: Go on a guided bus tour of Paris and a Seine River cruise.

Day 3

Paris / Lyon

After breakfast, be transferred from Paris to Lyon by train. Upon arrival in Lyon, board your ship. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner onboard.

Day 4

Lyon

Peruse today’s selection of excursions:
Included Excursion: Embark on a guided tour of Lyon.

EmeraldACTIVE: Go on a guided e-bike tour of Lyon.

DiscoverMORE: Go on an incredible excursion to Perouges (extra expense).

Day 5

Macon

Try today’s excursion:

Included Excursion: Enjoy a Beaujolais wine tasting.

Day 6

Tournon

Peruse today’s selection of excursions:

Included Excursion: Go on a guided tour of Tournon.

EmeraldACTIVE: Set out on a guided hike through the vineyards.

Day 7

Viviers

Peruse today’s selection of excursions:

Included Excursion: Go on a guided tour of Viviers.

DiscoverMORE: Visit Chauvet Pont D’Arc (extra expense).

Day 8

Avignon

Peruse today’s selection of excursions:

Included Excursion: Embark on a guided tour of Avignon.

EmeraldACTIVE: Enjoy a canoeing excursion in Avignon.

EmeraldPLUS: Partake in a Provencal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale.

EmeraldPLUS: Enjoy a classical concert in Avignon.

DiscoverMORE: Go on a guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense).

DiscoverMORE: Visit Chateauneuf du Pape and partake in a wine tasting (extra expense).

Day 9

Arles

Peruse today’s selection of excursions:

Included Excursion: Go on a guided tour of Arles with an arena visit.

DiscoverMORE: Go on an excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense).

DiscoverMORE: Join a Provencal cosmetics workshop (extra expense).

DiscoverMORE: Partake in the In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense).

Day 10

Arles / Marseille

After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer to the airport.

Note: Please book your flight to depart from Marseille after 11:00 AM.

PARIS & SENSATIONS OF LYON AND PROVENCE CRUISE SHIPS

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PARIS & SENSATIONS OF LYON AND PROVENCE CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

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Saône River Cruise Deals

Embark on an unforgettable voyage across the picturesque Saône River with Crui.se

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 £ 4,060 pp
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 £ 3,433 pp
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 £ 4,930 pp
Emerald
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Lyon (EMBARK) Chalon-sur-Saone / Beaune Lyon Tournon Viviers Avignon Arles Arles / Nice Nice
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 3,406 pp

Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence Cruise Review

“A spectacular cruise, wonderful guests and great service throughout, also had delicious food and plenty of excursions to occupy myself with.”

Joshua Quilligan, Dunfermline

Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence FAQs

What is the ship’s capacity?

Emerald Liberté has a capacity of 138 guests.

What is included in the price of this cruise?

7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, 20 meals including 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), and 7 dinners (D), airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship, the services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director, port taxes and charges, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board, transfer from the ship and to the airport, and more are included in this cruise.

What is the primary language spoken on this cruise and its tours?

The main language spoken by staff, crew and tour guides is English. Furthermore, all announcements and lectures will be made in English.

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