Rhone Cruises from Lyon
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10 best Rhone river cruises from Lyon
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The Avalon Poetry II welcomes guests in Lyon for an 8-day southbound adventure, visiting 8 ports along the Rhône. The route passes through Lock Bollène to Avignon, includes Gorges du Doux rail-bike exploration, and ends in Arles with Marseille airport connections.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Tain-l’Hermitage, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Viviers, Bollene, Avignon, Arles, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Ship Avalon Poetry II River Rhone Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$4,399+$210 upfront costs
The Rhône-Saône confluence in Lyon marks the starting point, where guests board the Emerald Liberté. The route winds through Tournon's wine country and Avignon's historic center, covering 516km of Rhône River landscapes before concluding in Marseille after visiting Aix-en-Provence's boulevards.
Duration 10 days Destinations Lyon, Beaune, Viviers, Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon, Arles, Les Baux de Provence, Aix-En-Provence, Marseille Age Range up to 90 year olds River Rhone Operator Emerald Cruises From $9,475
45% Off- US$5,180You save $4,295
Airport transfers bring guests to Lyon's S.S. Catherine for a cruise along Rhône and Saône rivers through Burgundy's wine country. The 8-day route flows south via Mâcon, Viviers, and Avignon, ending in Arles with Marseille Airport transfers, showcasing key UNESCO sites.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Macon, Beaune, Tain-l’Hermitage, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Viviers, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Marseille, Arles Age Range up to 100 year olds Ship S.S. Catherine River Rhone Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $3,999
10% Off- US$3,599You save $399
Journey begins in Lyon's gastronomic quarter, sailing the Rhône River to Marseille. Visit Vienne's Roman theater, Viviers' medieval streets, and Avignon's Pope Palace. Scenic Sapphire covers 445 kilometers over 8 days with 7 port stops.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Macon, Vienne, Viviers, Avignon, Arles, Tarascon, Marseille Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship Scenic Sapphire River Rhone Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $11,590
50% Off- US$5,795You save $5,795
The historic port of Lyon serves as the departure point for a southbound cruise along the Rhône to medieval Viviers and UNESCO-listed Avignon. The route spans 223 kilometers through 4 distinctive French cities, including Montélimar's traditional nougat tasting, before concluding near Avignon's famous Papal Palace.
Duration 4 days Destinations Lyon, Montelimar, Viviers, Avignon Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship MS Camargue II River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
50% Off- US$880
MS Camargue II welcomes guests in Lyon at 6 PM for a southbound cruise along the illuminated Rhône River districts. The 4-day, 190-mile route takes in medieval Viviers and Montélimar, culminating in Avignon with visits to UNESCO heritage sites.
Duration 4 days Destinations Lyon, Viviers, Avignon Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship MS Camargue II River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
50% Off- US$1,319
The MS Rhône Princess sails from Lyon on a 4-day Rhône River adventure covering 198 kilometers. The route includes stops at Avignon, Viviers, and Grignan before returning to Lyon, offering comfortable cabin accommodations through France's most picturesque waterways.
Duration 4 days Destinations Lyon, Avignon, Viviers, Grignan Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship MS Rhone Princess River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
50% Off- US$752
The MS Van Gogh charts a 214km course from Lyon to Avignon during this 4-day Rhône River cruise. Key stops include Viviers and Grignan, with daily shore excursions showcasing Provence's historical landmarks and culinary traditions.
Duration 4 days Destinations Lyon, Avignon, Viviers, Grignan Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship MS Van Gogh River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
50% Off- US$845
Duration 4 days Destinations Lyon, Beaujolais, Collonges Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship MS Rhone Princess River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
50% Off- US$1,111
The MS Van Gogh welcomes passengers at 5 PM in Lyon for a 4-day Rhône River cruise spanning 202 kilometers. The route leads south to Avignon's Papal Palace and Viviers, returning through the scenic Rhône Valley for a final morning in Lyon.
Duration 4 days Destinations Lyon, Avignon, Viviers Age Range up to 99 year olds Ships MS Van GoghMS MistralMS Rhone PrincessMS Camargue II River Rhone Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
50% Off- US$752