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Gourmet Christmas along the Rhône - Between traditions, historical discoveries, and indulgent moments (port-to-port cruise) - VAN GOGH II

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Start and end in Lyon
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Platinum Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Tain-l’Hermitage
    Tain-l’Hermitage
  • Viviers
    Viviers
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Highlights

  • Explore Château de Charmes with a wine tasting
  • Learn nougat-making in a Montélimar workshop
  • Tour the crypt of the Basilica of Fourvière
  • Experience a Christmas show at Cirque Imagine
  • Sing along at the Christmas karaoke session

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 December 21st: LYON
  2. Day 2 December 22nd: TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - VIVIERS
  3. Day 3 December 23rd: VIVIERS - LYON
  4. Day 4 December 24th: LYON
  5. Day 5 December 25th: LYON
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3
(444 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

570

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

60%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Van Gogh
    MS Van Gogh
    Van Gogh, the four star riverboat provided by CroisiEurope, takes regular river cruises on Rhone and Saone. It has a very friendly and sp… Read more
    Built
    1999 (refurbished 2018)
    Guests
    105
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Staterooms
    54
    Electricity
    220v
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Lynne
    · August 25th, 2025
    Food was excellent but too large portions. Cabin was great after move. Crew...awesome!!!
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  • Suzanne
    · August 11th, 2025
    A fabulous river cruise with excellent service, scenery and food. Will be booking my next river cruise with this operator for next year.
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  • Roniece
    · August 11th, 2025
    Exceptional service, beautiful destinations and overall excellence.
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Dates & Availability

5 days
Gourmet Christmas along the Rhône - Between traditions, historical discoveries, and indulgent moments (port-to-port cruise) - VAN GOGH II
From Lyon to Lyon

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