Summary
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your ship in Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest gothic fortress in the world. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Arles (Embarkation)
- Day 2.
- Arles
- Day 3.
- Avignon
- Day 4.
- Viviers
- Day 5.
- Tain L'hermitage
- Day 6.
- Lyon
- Day 7.
- Tournus–Chalon-Sur-Saône
- Day 8.
- Chalon-Sur-Saône (Disembarkation)
Ports of call (5): Arles, Avignon, Chalon-Sur-Saone, Lyon, Marseille