Saone River Cruises
Rising above Dijon, the Saone River descends towards Lyon, passing through several charming little towns just before it flows into the Rhone. Visit Beaune, famous for its medieval architecture, and take advantage of numerous hiking trails offering beautiful views of the river and countryside.
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This was our first river cruise experience, and it was fantastic. We didn't know what the difference would be with the large ocean-going crises, but the more intimate cruising experience was heads-and-shoulders above the average mega-ship cruise. The ship, the crew, the itinerary, the dining, was all excellent. We will definitely do another river cruise.
Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice 2026|2027 - 11 Days
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Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice 2026|2027 - 11 Days
“the more intimate cruising experience was heads-and-shoulders above the average mega-ship cruise.”
Gary, traveled in July
Duration 11 days Destinations Lyon, Perouges, Macon, Beaujolais, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Viviers, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf du Pape, ArlesSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ River RhoneSaone Operator Emerald Cruises From $5,965
11% Off- US$5,310
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Macon, Beaujolais, Cluny, Chalon sur Saone, Beaune, Tournus, Avignon, Nimes, UzèsSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ship Amadeus Provence River RhoneSaone Operator Lueftner Cruises From
11% Off- US$2,322
Duration 11 days Destinations Nice, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Lyon, Chalon sur Saone, Beaune Age Range Ages 12+ River RhoneSaone Operator Emerald Cruises From
11% Off- US$9,170
Duration 8 days Destinations Arles, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf du Pape, Viviers, Tain-l’Hermitage, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Lyon, Tournus, Chalon sur Saone Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Poetry II River RhoneSaone Operator Avalon Waterways From
11% Off- US$4,799+$231 upfront costs
Duration 10 days Destinations Lyon, Beaujolais, Chalon sur Saone, Macon, Viviers, Arles, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone, Avignon, Tournon-sur-Rhone Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA STELLA River RhoneSaone Operator A-ROSA From
11% Off- US$1,624
Duration 8 days Destinations Nice, Tarascon, Arles, Alpilles, Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape, Grignan, Viviers, Vienne, MaconSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Sapphire River RhoneSaone Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $6,995
24% Off- US$5,333
Duration 8 days Destinations Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Chalon sur Saone, Beaune, Tournus, Macon, Cluny, Villefranche-sur-Saone, Lyon, Viviers, GrignanSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Ship AmaCello River RhoneSaone Operator AmaWaterways From
24% Off- US$4,099+$250 upfront costs
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Demographics
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
- September 2026 18 tours
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- November 2026 20 tours
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- April 2027 35 tours
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