Discover the Beaujolais vineyards, the unspoiled Ardèche Gorges, Avignon and the Camargue. Discover the treasures of the Saone and Rhone Rivers on this 7-day cruise from Chalon-Sur-Saone to Martigues. Enjoy the amenities of the MS Van Gogh as you experience a unique river cruise voyage through France. Walk in the old town of Macon, join a coach tour to the Beaujolais vineyards, discover the city of Lyon, visit the Ardèche Gorges, discover the Pont d’Arc Cavern, and much more!
Highlights
Visit the Hameau du Vin, a unique European wine museum
Discover Lyon at night, with its unique illuminations in the old quarters
Observe the harmonious meanderings of the famous “route des gorges”
Explore the Pont d’Arc Cavern, a replica of Chauvet Cave
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
After breakfast on board, have the chance to take a walk in the old town of Mâcon. Reboard the ship as it leaves Mâcon and stops after lunch in Montmerle. Join an optional coach tour of the Beaujolais Vineyards, followed by a visit to the Hameau du Vin, a wine museum which is unique in Europe. Go back to the boat for dinner and sail to Lyon. Cruise to discover Lyon by night, with the illuminations in the old quarters of Lyon, a unique spectacle.
Day 3: Lyon | Tain L'Hermitage | Valley of the Côtes du Rhône
Join the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Panoramic tour of Lyon where you'll discover its famous "traboules", types of passageways that are typical of the city. DISCOVERY: Bike ride through the main monuments and districts of Lyon. Finish up your tour with a tasting of local products in the heart of the old town.
Spend the afternoon cruising towards Tain-l'Hermitage, arriving in the evening.
Day 4: Tain L'Hermitage | The Ardèche gorges | Avignon
This morning will be spent cruising. Discover the Pont d'Arc Cavern, a replica of the famous Chauvet Cave (only available through pre-reservation with your travel agency before your departure). Start cruising to Avignon.
Take a guided tour of Avignon and the Papal Palace. Depart for Arles. Enjoy some free time in the old section of this highly cultural city, enriched with vestiges of the Roman Empire.
Join the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Discover the Camargue. Visit a "manade" (horse breeding farm) and learn about how a manadier works with the animals. DISCOVERY: Safari in jeeps through the Camargue for an original immersion in the wilderness.
Continue cruising towards Martigues. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.
Day 7: Martigues | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After an early breakfast, disembark in Martigues and start your return home.
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Main Deck- Cat A
34 cabins (31 double cabins, 3 single cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 118 sq. ft.
Upper Deck- Cat A
20 cabins (19 double cabins, 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 118 sq. ft.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Kassandra is knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant to work with.
Fred Weeman
2 days ago
The booking was processed efficiently and quickly. We got what we wanted.
Doug Laporte
2 days ago
Great company. Good communications. Great accommodations, excursions, transport. Guide Elvira was spectacular along with transport, driver, Cesar and activities
Kathy S
3 days ago
Very responsive to questions. Helpful with all arrangements
Roz
4 days ago
The ship company they sent us on was perfect in every detail
