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A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhône valley (port-to-port cruise) - MISTRAL

6 days
From Avignon to Lyon
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Embarkation

    You'll board at 4:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. There's a welcome cocktail where you can meet the crew, followed by dinner and evening entertainment as the ship heads out through the night.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
    • Dinner
    • Evening entertainment
  2. Day 2

    Avignon to Arles

    This morning brings cruising toward Avignon with optional guided tours or hiking if you're interested. Later in the afternoon you'll continue to Arles, and there are optional evening tours available to explore this historically significant Roman town.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruising to Avignon
    • Cruising to Arles

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC: Guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace
    • DISCOVERY: Hike along the Pont du Gard and visit to the museum
    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Guided tour of Arles
    Landmarks/POIs
    Papal Palace
    Pont du Gard
  3. Day 3

    Camargue to Martigues to Arles

    You have options in the Camargue this morning, including visits to a bull breeding farm or a jeep safari into the wilderness. After lunch you'll have free time in Martigues before heading back to Arles.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruising to Martigues
    • Free time exploring Martigues
    • Cruising to Arles

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue and visit a manade (bull breeding farm)
    • DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue
    Landmarks/POIs
    Camargue
  4. Day 4

    Baux-de-Provence to Viviers

    The morning is yours to explore Baux-de-Provence with an optional guided excursion. Then you'll cruise to Viviers during the afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruising to Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Discover the Baux-de-Provence
    Landmarks/POIs
    Baux-de-Provence
  5. Day 5

    La Voulte to Vercors to Lyon

    You'll cruise to La Voulte in the morning, and there's an optional excursion to check out the Vercors region and taste the local Clairette de Die wine. Tonight features a gala dinner and entertainment before cruising on to Lyon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Cruising to La Voulte
    • Gala dinner
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cruising to Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • CLASSIC/DISCOVERY: Discover the Vercors and taste the famous Clairette de Die
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vercors
  6. Day 6

    Disembarkation at Lyon

    Start with a final buffet breakfast on board, then you'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. as the cruise tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Mistral
    MS Mistral
    The 79 cabins Mistral owns are waiting to accommodate 158 passengers. Friendly and bright, they are provided with large windows, so that… Read more
    Built
    1999 (refurbished 2007)
    Guests
    158
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Staterooms
    78
    Electricity
    220v

Customer Reviews

  • CJ
    · June 28th, 2024
    The boat was most comfortable. The staff made it so enjoyable. Perfect
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • GC
    · October 21st, 2023
    the cabine room was a good size, the food was...
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for this great feedback!
    Trip date: October 2023
  • DW
    · October 2nd, 2023
    Wonderful trip, clean boat, satisfied our...
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for taking the time to write this pleasant message. We are delighted to have been able to meet your expectations, our teams thrive on feedback such as yours. We hope to see you back on board our boats soon. Have a Beautiful day,... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • MK
    · April 16th, 2022
    The cruise itself was very good however it is...
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Kiff, We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased to read you overall enjoyed your cruise. It is true that some of our programs are running as you mentioned, with the ship continuing its sailing while... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2022
  • JG
    · October 21st, 2019
    This was my first rivercruise, very happy with...
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for taking the time to write this pleasant message. We're sorry that you had some inconveniences during your stay. We hope to see you soon on our cruise, hopefully with better weather.
    Trip date: October 2019

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