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The Camargue and the Wild Rhone

3 Night Cruise from Martigues to  Lyon

Martigues to Lyon - 4 days (ROD)	For further assistance call 1-800-526-8539
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Martigues (Embarkation)

Arrival at 5.00pm. Boarding in Martigues and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner, than departure towards Avignon (around 9.30pm) on the Fos canal, linking Martigues to Rhone along the Mediterranean coast.

Day 2 : Avignon- (City of Popes) VIVIERS (Le Vivarais)

Wake up in Avignon and breakfast on board. As early on as the 12th century, Avignon was a prominent city due to its famous bridge across the Rhone (Pont d’Avignon). With the arrival of the Popes in the 14th century, Avignon became a second Rome. After breakfast, leave on a guided tour (optional) of the City of Popes and its Palace, a citadel surrounded by ramparts and perched on a rock over the river, once a lavish court bustling with artists and scholars. Enjoy some time in Avignon before returning to the ship for lunch and cruising gently on to Roquemaure. Departure around 2.00pm for the optional excursion by coach to visit the Ardèche Gorge. Heading towards Bourg Saint Andéol across the Plateau des Gras to reach Vallon Pont d’Arc. Here, the Ardèche has hewn through the cliff, to construct a grandiose natural arch. “The Pont d’Arc”, 34 metres high. From here, the itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river. Numerous panoramic viewpoints mark the way. We will stop at one of them. They are situated on the high corniche and offer breathtaking views over the Gorge. Back on board in Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts around 5.00pm. Departure of the boat for Viviers at 8.00pm. Dinner on board. Arrival in Viviers around 9.30pm. Overnight stopover.

Day3 : Viviers - Tain l’Hermitage (Côtes du Rhone)

Navigation morning to La Voulte. Breakfast during the cruise. Morning cruising towards La Voulte. Arrival after lunch. In the afternoon, optional excursion in the Vercors. Departure by coach toward Die where you will get the chance to visit a wine cellar and taste the famous Clairette de Die. Then, we will follow the road of the Rousset mountain pass, from where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the Vercors Plateau. On toward Vassieux en Vercors, la Chapelle en Vercors and Pont en Royans, famous for its suspension houses. Back on board in Tain l’Hermitage. Dinner and gala evening on board. Overnight stopover.

Day 4 : Tain l’Hermitage-Vienne-Lyon

Sail up the Rhone, stopping off in Vienne for a guided tour (optional) of this Roman city, before disembarking after lunch (around 2.00pm) in Lyon. End of the cruise.

Note:

• Please check with us regarding availability of English shore excursions.
• A valid passport is required for travel. Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Prices Include:

The cruise on full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day • The drinks (water, wine, beer, fruit juices and one coffee) during the meals on board only • Accommodation in a double air conditioned cabin with shower and WC • Onboard entertainment • The assistance of our hostess on board • The welcome cocktail • The gala evening • Port taxes

Prices Do Not Include:

Individual arrival and departure • The drinks served in the bar, those on the wine list and the drinks at meals served during excursions or transfers • Travel insurance • The optional excursions • Fuel surcharges • Personal expenses

*  For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.