Saone and Rhone River Cruise - JWT Travel

Saone and Rhone River Cruise

  • 3 November 2024
  • 7 Nights
  • From 3,761 Per Person
  • Ship: Riverside Ravel
8 days of countless memories awaits for you aboard this Saone and Rhone River Cruise. This cruise takes travellers on a wonderful journey from Lyon to Avignon’s heart, so get ready to explore places that embody an important part of French history.

The Saone and Rhône River Cruise will see you onboard of the luxurious ship Riverside Ravel. The best way to start our journey should be with a warm atmosphere, that why we are heading first to Lyon. There you’ll find the finest cuisine in the region’s typical “Bouchon” Style. As our ship make its way through the river, we will see the beauty of Chalon-sur-Saône, where you can see pretty half-timbered houses and façades in an Art Nouveau style.

The next stop of our Saone and Rhone River Cruise is Macon, with colourful old town houses and the old church of St. Vincent, vineyards and meadows, Macon is a charming little town. Next stop is Vienne, a small town known for its Archaeological Museum, the St-Romain-en-Gal museum complex with the “House of the Ocean Gods” and the remains of the former thermal baths. 

You will explore the medieval village of Viviers before traveling to Tarascon’s magnificent fortress;  and Arles, surrounded by the most beautiful natural parks in Europe. Crossing “Le Pont Avignon”, you’ll be surrounded by a stunning view at Avignon city which will be our last stop.

Talk to the JWT Cruises team to book your place on this fabulous Saone and Rhone River Cruise.

Saone and Rhone River Cruise

8 days of countless memories awaits for you aboard this Saone and Rhone River Cruise. This cruise takes travellers on a wonderful journey from Lyon to Avignon’s heart, so get ready to explore places that embody an important part of French history.

The Saone and Rhône River Cruise will see you onboard of the luxurious ship Riverside Ravel. The best way to start our journey should be with a warm atmosphere, that why we are heading first to Lyon. There you’ll find the finest cuisine in the region’s typical “Bouchon” Style. As our ship make its way through the river, we will see the beauty of Chalon-sur-Saône, where you can see pretty half-timbered houses and façades in an Art Nouveau style.

The next stop of our Saone and Rhone River Cruise is Macon, with colourful old town houses and the old church of St. Vincent, vineyards and meadows, Macon is a charming little town. Next stop is Vienne, a small town known for its Archaeological Museum, the St-Romain-en-Gal museum complex with the “House of the Ocean Gods” and the remains of the former thermal baths. 

You will explore the medieval village of Viviers before traveling to Tarascon’s magnificent fortress;  and Arles, surrounded by the most beautiful natural parks in Europe. Crossing “Le Pont Avignon”, you’ll be surrounded by a stunning view at Avignon city which will be our last stop.

Talk to the JWT Cruises team to book your place on this fabulous Saone and Rhone River Cruise.

Itinerary

Saone and Rhone River Cruise Itinerary

DAY 1: Lyon, FRANCE

DAY 2: Chalon sur Saône, FRANCE | Macon, FRANCE

DAY 3: Vienne, FRANCE

DAY 4: Viviers, FRANCE

DAY 5: Tarascon, FRANCE

DAY 6: Arles, FRANCE

DAY 7-8: Avignon, FRANCE

OUR PREMIUM ALL- INCLUSIVE WITH EXCURSIONS PRICING INCLUDES:

  • All Suite accommodation with Butler Service and 24-hour room service
  • In Suite bar with a choice of alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Complimentary drinks throughout including fine wines, premium spirits and champagne
  • All Gratuities for our crew and tour guides ashore
  • All meals to include fine dining in a choice of dining venues, including The Bistro
  •  A wide choice of shore excursions in every port, including bike tours
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Fares are per person and include all taxes
  • Fares are based on cruise-only with transfers included and based on 2 sharing a suite on Premium All Inclusive with Excursions – other meal plan fare types are available on request
  • Fares based in named suite category
  • 0% solo supplement is valid on all dates on Riverside Mozart in Harmony Suites and all other ships in Melody Suites and is subject to availability
  • Subject to availability
  • T&C’s apply

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