Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and head to your ship for check-in. Once you're settled in your suite, take some time to walk through the social spaces on board and get a feel for the ship's layout. This evening there's a welcome cocktail reception where you can meet other travelers and the crew.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Van Gogh)
- Day 2
Lyon
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Lyon, a city known for its food scene. You'll climb Fourviére Hill to see the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviére, then wander the charming old streets of Vieux Lyon. Later there's a tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon where you'll try local sausage, cheese, and wine. In the evening, the ship sails to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or for an exclusive French dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (French Gastronomic Experience at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges with innovative cuisine and Michelin-star preparation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Explore Vieux Lyon
- Tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon including local sausage, cheese and glass of wine
- French Gastronomic Experience dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Vieux Lyon Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse - Day 3
Tain L'Hermitage to Avignon
This morning you dock at Tain L'Hermitage. There's an optional tour of the Cité du Chocolat if you want to see how chocolate gets made through interactive exhibits and tastings. Later, you'll cruise toward Avignon with live entertainment on board in the evening to keep you entertained.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Cité du Chocolat tour with interactive exhibits and Valrhona Discovery Centre tastings
Landmarks Cité du Chocolat 
- Day 4
Avignon
A guided tour of Avignon shows you the city's important role in Catholic history. You'll visit the Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its time as a fortress, church, and papal residence while seeing its architecture. After the tour, head back to the ship and continue sailing toward Arles.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Visit Palace of the Popes
Landmarks Palace of the Popes 
- Day 5
Arles
You have the day free in Arles, a World Heritage-listed city with an impressive collection of ancient Roman remains. If you want structured activity, there's an optional full-day excursion to the Camargue region where you'll walk through marshes and ponds, then visit a traditional manade to learn how people live in this unique landscape.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Van Gogh)
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to the Camargue with visit to traditional manade
Landmarks Camargue - Day 6
Viviers to La Voulte-sur-Rhône
A guided tour takes you through Viviers with a local expert showing you the city's character and history. You'll check out the House of Knights to see its Renaissance details, stop at Saint Michel Tower and the Great Seminary, then enjoy views from the overlook. There's also an optional coach tour to the Gorges de l'Ardèche canyon to see dramatic limestone cliffs and the natural stone arch at Pont d'Arc. Back on board, you'll cruise to La Voulte-sur-Rhône and have a Gala Dinner that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Van Gogh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
- Visit House of Knights
- Visit Saint Michel Tower
- Visit Great Seminary
- View from overlook
- Cruise to La Voulte-sur-Rhône
- Gala Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Panoramic coach tour to Gorges de l'Ardèche with stop at Pont d'Arc natural stone arch
Landmarks House of Knights Saint Michel Tower Gorges de l'Ardèche Pont d'Arc 
- Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight home, ending your Rhône River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
