Cruising on the River Rhône & The Highlights of Provence

• Day 1 - We break up our journey with an overnight stay in northern France.
• Day 2 - We travel to Lyon where we join our cruise ship this afternoon. We cruise south, passing the towns of Vienne, Condrieu, and St Vallier, with Diane de Poitiers' castle. We then pass by the famous Hermitage vineyards, where you will see famous names written on the hillside of Jaboulet. We pass Crozès l'Hermitage, and arrive in Tain l'Hermitage, where dinner will be served on board. We will moor overnight at Tain l'Hermitage. B,L,D
• Day 3 - Avignon (included) This morning, we sail early, passing Valence, Montélimar and Viviers before arriving this afternoon in the historic city of Avignon. Here you can discover the delights of this magnificent walled city, or take part in our optional visit to the Pope's Palace. B,L,D
• Day 4 -The Camargue and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (included) This morning, we depart early for our excursion by coach to the Camargue. You will have some free time in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer before we return to Port-Saint Louis, where the ship is berthed, for lunch. We then cruise towards Martigues, where we disembark later this afternoon and continue by coach to Orange, in Provence, where we stay for two nights. B,L,D
• Day 5 - Aix-en-Provence (included) We visit Aix-en-Provence where you will have time at leisure. Built on the site of thermal springs. Aix is well known for its fountains, and the 'Fontaine de la Rotonde' on Cours Mirabeau dates from the 17th century. Restaurants and cafés abound around the leafy Cours Mirabeau. Aix's most famous son was the painter Paul Cézanne, and it is possible to follow the town's 'Circuit de Cézanne', which is indicated by round bronze discs embedded in the paving. Alternatively, you may wish to join our optional sightseeing tour, which will reveal some of the town's history, and details about the different sectors. B,D
• Day 6 - We travel to the Paris area for an overnight stay. B
• Day 7 - Journey to Calais then return home. B

B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner