Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll board the ship in Lyon at 6:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. After that, there's a welcome cocktail where you'll meet the crew, followed by dinner and some evening entertainment to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Evening entertainment
Landmarks Lyon - Day 2
Lyon - Mâcon
Start with a guided tour of Lyon, heading up to the Basilica of Fourvière for panoramic views across the city. Walk through Old Lyon's historic streets and check out the traboules (passageways), then stop at Les Halles Paul Bocuse to try some Lyonnais specialties. Later you'll board the ship and sail towards Mâcon, cruising through the Saône valley where you'll see villages and castles dotting the landscape. You'll arrive in the late evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Panoramic tour from Basilica of Fourvière
- Exploration of Old Lyon and traboules
- Visit to Les Halles Paul Bocuse
- Tasting of Lyonnais snack (sausage and cheese with wine)
Landmarks Basilica of Fourvière Old Lyon Les Halles Paul Bocuse - Day 3
Mâcon - Vienne
Take a guided tour of Mâcon retracing the path of poet Alphonse de Lamartine through the city. You'll see old houses and private mansions, wandering past the charming architecture with its Roman tile roofs and colorful facades. After exploring, sail overnight towards Vienne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mâcon in the footsteps of Lamartine
Landmarks Mâcon 
- Day 4
Vienne
A guided tour takes you through Vienne's history, visiting the Temple of Augustus and Livia, Saint Maurice Cathedral with its grand cloister, and the ancient theatre. In the afternoon, the ship sails towards Avignon along the Rhône, passing through the Pilat Regional Natural Park and wine country villages. You'll have evening entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienne through the ages
- Visit to Temple of Augustus and Livia
- Visit to Saint Maurice Cathedral
- Visit to ancient theatre
- Evening entertainment on board
Landmarks Temple of Augustus and Livia Saint Maurice Cathedral Ancient Theatre of Vienne Pilat Regional Natural Park - Day 5
Avignon - Arles
You'll arrive early in Avignon for a guided tour of the Papal city, seeing the Palais des Papes (the largest Gothic palace in the world), the Saint-Bénézet Bridge, and historic ramparts. Head back to the ship for lunch, then sail to Arles for an afternoon tour following Van Gogh's footsteps through Roman sites and locations he painted. The day ends with a Provençal folklore show on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal evening)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon and the City of the Popes
- Visit to Palais des Papes
- Visit to Saint-Bénézet Bridge
- Guided tour of Arles in the footsteps of Van Gogh
- Provençal folklore show on board
Landmarks Palais des Papes Saint-Bénézet Bridge Avignon ramparts Roman amphitheater of Arles Ancient Theatre of Arles Roman Baths of Constantine Alyscamps Place du Forum 
- Day 6
Arles - Viviers
Travel by coach to Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France's beautiful villages, where you'll explore its listed monuments and historic architecture. Visit the Carrières de Lumières, former limestone quarries now hosting an immersive digital art exhibition. Rejoin the ship in Avignon and sail to Viviers. Later in the evening, walk through the medieval town of Viviers with its Saint Vincent Cathedral and cobbled streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence
- Visit to Château des Baux (exteriors)
- Visit to Saint Vincent Church, Les Baux (exteriors)
- Visit to Carrières de Lumières
- Guided tour of Viviers
- Visit to Saint Vincent Cathedral, Viviers
Landmarks Les Baux-de-Provence Château des Baux Carrières de Lumières Viviers Saint Vincent Cathedral, Viviers - Day 7
Viviers - Tournon
The ship sets out early morning towards Tournon, passing Montélimar (the nougat capital), Valence, and Tain l'Hermitage with its terraced vineyards. You'll arrive in Tournon early afternoon and visit the Palais Idéal of the Postman Cheval, a unique palace built by postman Ferdinand Cheval over 33 years from stones he collected on his routes. Return on board for a gala evening, then sail overnight back towards Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palais Idéal of the Postman Cheval
- Gala evening on board
Landmarks Palais Idéal Montélimar Valence Tain l'Hermitage - Day 8
Lyon
Have your final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. That's the end of your river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
