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Festival Cruise : Local History and Traditions on the Rhône River

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20262027

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LYON - AVIGNON -  VIVIERS - LYON

Set off on this spellbinding cruise along the Rhône River, where you'll discover the unrivaled natural beauty of France. Visit the radiant city of Avignon and learn about its deep heritage and love of the good life as you fall under the charm of this Provençal city.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  •  Onboard presentation
  • Onboard contest: Win a five-day cruise for one person or a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice(1)
  • ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  • THE MUSTS:
    • The Papal Palace, the city's most famous attraction
    • Tasting of Rhône wines
    • The Château de Grignan
    • Onboard dinner and music celebrating the Camargue

 

CroisiEurope 50th Anniversary Gala Evening: anniversary dinner followed by a dance party

All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
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LYON

Boarding.
We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Cruise to Avignon overnight.

 

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D1
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AVIGNON

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Avignon.
Onboard presentation: "The Riches in the Rhône Valley: More Than 2,500 Years of History.
Onboard contest.(1)
Included excursion: Avignon and the Papal Palace.
Dinner of specialties from the Camargue.
Guitares de Camargue evening of entertainment.

 

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D2
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AVIGNON - VIVIERS

Cruise to Viviers.
Included excursion: Tour of the Château de Grignan and a visit to a truffle farm.
Cruise through the Rhône Valley in the afternoon.
Onboard contest.(1)
Festive gala evening.
Cruise to Lyon overnight.

 

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D3
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LYON

Disembarkation.

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D4

Dates & Prices

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START IN 2026

Lowest all-inclusive per-person price in a double cabin for the selected cruise references and dates, excluding supplements, transportation, transfers, fees, taxes, and optional services. The final price varies depending on cabin category, deck, and selected options.

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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
  • 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
  • Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise
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FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

(1) Participants will answer questions and the winner will be entered in the random drawing at the end of the cruise. A five-day cruise for one person in a Main Deck cabin OR a €500 discount on the cruise of your choice (one cruise per departure – does not include the Rivers and Cultures of the World tours and cruises).

Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.

Valid information for year 2026