Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and transfer to the MS Van Gogh. Get settled into your suite, walk through the ship's social areas, and meet other passengers at a welcome cocktail reception.
- Day 2
Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or
A guided tour takes you through Lyon starting at Fourvière Hill to see the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. From there, you'll walk around Vieux Lyon's charming old town buildings before heading to Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon for a food tasting with local sausage, cheese, and wine. Later in the evening, you'll dine at his Abbaye de Collonges for Michelin-starred French cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Food tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon featuring local sausage, cheese, and wine), Dinner (French Gastronomic Dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges with innovative Michelin-starred cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Visit to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Explore Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
- Food tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon featuring local sausage, cheese, and wine
- French Gastronomic Dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Vieux Lyon Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse - Day 3
Avignon
The ship docks in Tain L'Hermitage this morning. You can visit the Cité du Chocolat to see interactive exhibits and try samples at the Valrhona Discovery Centre if interested. Later, the ship cruises to Avignon, where you'll enjoy onboard entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Cité du Chocolat with interactive exhibits and taste samples at Valrhona Discovery Centre
Landmarks/POIs Cité du Chocolat - Day 4
Arles
A guided tour takes you through Avignon to explore its medieval Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll learn how the palace functioned as a fortress, church, and papal residence while taking in its architecture. After returning to the ship, you'll cruise toward Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Visit to Palace of the Popes (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes - Day 5
Arles
You have a leisurely day in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient Roman relics and cultural heritage. Either explore on your own pace or join an optional full-day excursion to the Camargue to see the region's wildlife and visit a traditional manade farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to the Camargue including visit to a traditional manade farm with horse and cattle herders
Landmarks/POIs Camargue - Day 6
La Voulte-sur-Rhône
A guided expert tour takes you through charming Viviers to see its history and the House of Knights with its Renaissance-style facade. You'll check out Saint Michel Tower and the Great Seminary, then take in city views from the overlook. The ship cruises to La Voulte-sur-Rhône while you relax onboard. An optional coach tour covers the Gorges de l'Ardèche and the natural Pont d'Arc formation. A gala dinner happens on board in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided expert tour of Viviers
- Visit to House of Knights
- Visit to Saint Michel Tower
- Visit to Great Seminary
- Viewpoint overlooking Viviers
- Gala Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Optional panoramic coach tour to Gorges de l'Ardèche (30 km canyon) with view of Pont d'Arc natural stone arch
Landmarks/POIs House of Knights Saint Michel Tower Gorges de l'Ardèche Pont d'Arc - Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave the Rhône River cruise and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
