Itinerary for December 17, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 12/17/2026Depart from LYON – EMBARKATION. Board the ship for your Colors of Provence (Christmas) cruise. (D)Lyon, France
2Friday, 12/18/2026LYON. Discover dynamic Lyon, starting in Fourvière Hill, part of the city’s historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and hoLyon, France
3Saturday, 12/19/2026LYON – VIENNE. On your second day in Lyon, set out on a culinary journey that will linger on your palate for years to come. Travel to the Beaujolais wLyon, France
4Sunday, 12/20/2026VIENNE – TOURNON. Situated between the wine regions of Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône lies Vienne with a Roman past that can be seen in its marvelouslyVienne, France
5Monday, 12/21/2026TOURNON - VIVIERS. Embark on an exciting and nostalgic steam train ride through the magnificent landscape carved along the Gorge du Doux. Lovers of wiViviers, France
6Tuesday, 12/22/2026AVIGNON. Depending on your interests, you have three choices of excursions for the morning. Avignon, aptly named the “City of Popes,” was the center oAvignon, France
7Wednesday, 12/23/2026ARLES. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in France, Arles enchants all with its tantalizing history, formerly a Roman center of trade. In thArles, France
8Thursday, 12/24/2026ARLES – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Arles and prepare for your flight home. (B). . B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on Arles, France
 

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Departing from Lyon, France
Departure Date 12/17/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/17/2026
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