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Christmas in Provence and the Rhône Valley (port-to-port cruise)

4 days
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From Lyon to Avignon
4.3
444 traveler reviews
  • Illuminated cityscape with river and festive decorations.
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  • Historic stone building surrounded by vibrant lavender fields.
  • Pont Saint-Benezet and Avignon in the background under a clear sky.
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Platinum Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Viviers
    Viviers
  • Avignon
    Avignon
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Highlights

  • Board our ship and cruise through old Lyon at night
  • Explore Viviers and taste Montélimar's famous nougat
  • Tour Avignon's UNESCO-listed historic center
  • Visit the Papal Palace and its panoramic terraces
  • Celebrate with a festive Christmas Eve dinner

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 22 December: LYON
  2. Day 2 23 December: LYON - VIVIERS
  3. Day 3 24 December: VIVIERS - AVIGNON
  4. Day 4 25 December: AVIGNON
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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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 Camargue II
    MS Camargue II
    This Superior-category ship with a bright and spacious interior was inaugurated as part of our fleet in 2015. The interior colors represent… Read more
    Capacity
    104
    Built
    1995 - Year of renovation : 2015
    Guests
    Crew
    20
    Length
    111 m / 364 ft
    Width
    10.1 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1500 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    54
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    Deck with Cabins
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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

4 days
Christmas in Provence and the Rhône Valley (port-to-port cruise)
From Lyon to Avignon

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    • For any tour departing before January 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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