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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2026

8 days
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From Lyon to Arles
4.6
234 traveler reviews
  • View of a city with a red bridge and historic buildings by the river.
  • Panoramic view of Lyon cityscape with the confluence of two rivers.
  • Aerial view of Arles with the Roman amphitheater.
  • Panoramic view of Avignon with the Palais des Papes.
  • Historic cathedral surrounded by trees and buildings.
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  • Aerial view of a city with a bridge crossing a river.
  • View of Pont d'Avignon and the Palais des Papes.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Tain-l’Hermitage
    Tain-l’Hermitage
  • Tournon-sur-Rhone
    Tournon-sur-Rhone
  • Viviers
    Viviers
  • Avignon
    Avignon
  • Arles
    Arles
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Highlights

  • Explore Lyon's secret passageways on a hike
  • Tour the Valrhona Chocolate Factory
  • Kayak through the Gorges de l’Ardèche
  • Visit a truffle farm and taste culinary delights
  • Discover the Palace of the Popes in Avignon

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 LYON, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 LYON
  3. Day 3 TAIN L’HERMITAGE/TOURNON
  4. Day 4 VIVIERS–LOCK BOLLÈNE
  5. Day 5 AVIGNON
  6. Day 6 ARLES
  7. Day 7 PORT-SAINT-LOUIS
  8. Day 8 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
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4.6
(234 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

70%

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Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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  • Julie
    · August 7th, 2025
    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
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