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The Valleys of the Rhône and Saône Cruise 5-Days

  • 5days
  • France

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This tour has special prices for the following periods :

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Oct 29 2025 Nov 02 2025 140 Single rooms 1,335€ 1,575€
Double rooms 830€ 1,125€
Oct 30 2025 Nov 03 2025 140 Single rooms 1,335€ 1,540€
Double rooms 830€ 1,035€

Gastronomy and vineyards (port-to-port cruise)

Gastronomy and viticulture enthusiasts, this cruise between Rhône and Saône will seduce you. From the Rhone Valley to the Beaujolais vineyards, through the vineyards of Côte Rôtie and the terroir of Condrieu, go for a discovery tour with tastings that will tantalize your palate.

Highlights:

  • Dinner at the Abbey of Collonges, Paul Bocuse's temple of gastronomic excellence
  • Great optional excursions: 
  • Wine-tasting* in a cellar of Tain L'Hermitage
  • Vienne, ancient Roman city
  • Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
  • Wine-tasting* in the Beaujolais vineyards

Your Accomodation:

The cruise ship is an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 110m long and 11.40m wide. It can accommodate 157 passengers, in 78 cabins spread over two decks. All cabins (single, double or triple - including a suite) offer amenities and provide guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The navy blue and gold tones are a tribute to the sailing universe. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the trip, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

Included in the tour:

  • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
  • Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner
  • Dinner (with drinks) at Paul Bocuse's Abbey
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees
  • Wifi

Not included:

  • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Notes:

  • Please note, cabins are quoted for the Main deck. Upper deck cabins are limited availability, please enquire. 
  • 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
  • Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge
  • Optional excursions:
    • Guided tour Lyon (3 hours) - 56 EUR on board
    • Guided tour Vienne (2 hours) - 21 EUR on board
    • French Chic Culinary delight (3 hours) - 39 EUR on board
    • Excursion to the Beaujolais vineyards and visit of the Hameau Duboeuf (4 hours) - 94 EUR on board
  • Dinner will be served in the Abbey or in Paul Bocuse's restaurant according to the final number of passengers on board

Arrival/Departure:

  • Tour starts in Lyon at 6:00pm
  • Tour ends in Lyon at 9:00am after breakfast

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  • Day 1

    LYON

    Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight's dinner will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

  • Day 2

    LYON - TAIN L'HERMITAGE

    We'll begin to cruise early in the morning, heading along the Rhône valley, passing the vineyards of Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Château Grillet and Saint-Joseph. We'll reach Tain-l'Hermitage where a chapel seems to be guarding the valley from the top of the hills. Join us for an optional excursion to a cellar for a wine-tasting session. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

  • Day 3

    TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYON - COLLONGES AU MONT D'OR

    We'll cruise towards Vienne, reaching it early in the morning. When we arrive, join us for an optional guided tour on foot of this rich and diverse city. We'll then continue cruising to Lyon and arrive early in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time on your own or take part in our guided tour of the old town and discover the "traboules”, types of passageways that are typical of the city. In the evening, gastronomic dinner included at the Abbaye de Collonges - Paul Bocuse. We'll return on board around midnight.

  • Day 4

    COLLONGES AU MONT D'OR - MACON - BELLEVILLE - LYON

    Enjoy time at leisure in Mâcon this morning. We'll start sailing towards Belleville. Join us for an optional excursion through the Beaujolais vineyards and indulge in a wine-tasting session* at the "Hameau Duboeuf", a unique state-of-the-art wine museum in Europe. We'll cruise towards Lyon. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Later this evening, we'll get to admire the beautifully illuminated buildings that line the banks of the river Saône.

  • Day 5

    LYON

    Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Oct 29 2025 Nov 02 2025 140 Single rooms 1,335€
Double rooms 830€
Oct 30 2025 Nov 03 2025 140 Single rooms 1,335€
Double rooms 830€
Oct 31 2026 Nov 04 2026 140 Single rooms 1,695€
Double rooms 1,169€

Car rental in France

If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.

Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote

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