Itinerary for August 21, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 08/21/2025Arrive in Lyon, where your five-star floating hotel is moored in the picturesque historic center. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome youLyon, France
2Friday, 08/22/2025Lyon After our first splendid breakfast, we’ve a leisurely start enjoying a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône VLyon, France
3Saturday, 08/23/2025Beaune Rising this morning we’re berthed in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and home of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor of photography. On this morning’s Chalon-sur-Saone, France
5Monday, 08/25/2025Cruise to Le Pouzin This morning we cruise effortlessly downstream. In the distance you’ll catch glimpses of the Alps and, as we approach Valence, th 
6Tuesday, 08/26/2025Arles You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO WorldArles, France
7Wednesday, 08/27/2025Avignon The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour ofAvignon, France
8Thursday, 08/28/2025Disembark in Avignon After breakfast we wave goodbye to the ship and crew and begin the journey home. 
 

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