Romantic Rhône
River Cruise
with Travelmarvel
- Savour fine French cuisine during dinner at Paul Bocuse’s L’Abbaye de Collonges
- Tour Avignon, including a visit to the remarkable Palace of the Popes
- 17 meals – 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
- Save up to $1600 per couple^
Embark on a cruise along the Rhône River in France aboard the MS Van Gogh. Visit quaint French towns and cities along the way including Lyon, Arles and Avignon.
Highlights
- Explore up to 6 towns, villages and cities
- Savour fine French cuisine during dinner at Paul Bocuse’s L’Abbaye de Collonges
- Tour Avignon, including a visit to the remarkable Palace of the Popes
- Explore Viviers, a town dating to the 12th century, featuring buildings with ornate carvings.
Inclusions
- 6 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship - MS Van Gogh
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- 17 meals – 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
Day 1: Arrive Lyon, Embark Ship
On arrival in Lyon, be transferred to your ship. Explore the impressive social spaces and settle into your suite this evening. Later, enjoy meeting your fellow travellers and dedicated crew at a welcome cocktail reception.
Stay: 6 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Lyon, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or
This morning, embark on a guided tour of Lyon, a city known for its delectable array of cuisine. Traverse the city and ascend Fourvière Hill to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, known to locals as the upside-down elephant. Next, visit Vieux Lyon to admire the alluring buildings of the Old Town. Indulge in a tasting at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon and savour the best regional fare including local sausage, cheese and a glass of wine. Return to the ship and set sail along the Saône River to Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or for a special Insider Experience later on this evening.
Insider Experience - French Gastronomic Experience at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges
Delight in an authentic French meal at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges. Discover the innovative and unique approach to cuisine that Paul Bocuse was renowned for, earning himself three Michelin stars. Taste exceptional dishes reflecting the gourmet chef’s love for fresh, high-quality ingredients, all meticulously prepared by world-class chefs. Accompanied by a spectacular setting, this experience is sure to tantalise your tastebuds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tain L’Hermitage, Avignon
Arrive in the port of Tain L’Hermitage this morning. Perhaps embark on an optional tour of the Cité du Chocolat. Cruise to the attractive city of Avignon, rich in Provençal character and history. Relish an evening of lively onboard entertainment.
Enhance your Journey- Cité du Chocolat
Delve into the world of chocolate on a tour of the Cité du Chocolat. Learn about this popular treat with interactive exhibits and taste samples at the Valrhona Discovery Centre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Avignon, Arles
Today, set out on a guided tour of Avignon, once an integral location of the Catholic Church. Visit the medieval Palace of the Popes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Avignon’s historic city centre. Learn about the history of the palace as a fortress, church and residence to popes and soak in the breathtaking architecture. Reboard your ship and head towards Arles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Arles
Spend time at leisure today in the beautiful city of Arles, a World Heritage-listed site renowned for its rich collection of ancient Roman relics and remarkable cultural heritage. Perhaps embark on a full-day excursion to the Camargue.
Enhance your Journey - The Camargue
Explore the stunning coastal region of the Camargue, home to diverse flora and fauna. The marshes, ponds, and seashores provide a rich habitat for various species. Visit a traditional manade, a farm where herders train horses and raise cattle, and discover the unique rhythms of life in this wild landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Viviers
This morning, head out on a guided tour of Viviers, accompanied by an expert. Immerse yourself in the history of this charming city and visit the House of Knights to admire the intricate details of its Renaissance-style façade, despite its title as the smallest cathedral in France. Next, stop at Saint Michel Tower and the Great Seminary before taking in the sensational vista of Viviers from the overlook. After, relax on board as you cruise towards La Voulte-sur-Rhône. Alternatively, join an optional coach tour to the stunning Gorges de l’Ardèche. Enjoy a Gala Dinner on board your ship tonight.
Enhance your Journey - Gorges de l’Ardèche
Embark on a panoramic coach tour to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, a 30 km canyon carved over millennia by the Ardèche River. Marvel at the powerful forces of nature that have shaped deep valleys, cliffs, and captivating limestone formations. Stop to view the Pont d’Arc, a natural stone arch rising 100 feet above the river, offering extraordinary views of this awe-inspiring landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lyon
After breakfast, it is time to depart your Rhône River cruise. Be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Ask your RAC Travel Consultant about Paris extended stays
Departs: 11 May 2026
| Stateroom | Per person twin share |
|---|---|
| Category F (Window) | From $4295 |
*Prices include savings amount and are subject to availability and change. Other dates available at seasonal surcharge. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and current pricing.
Trip extensions are available. Please speak with your RAC Travel Consultant to add these on.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Price based on EUTCV07: 11 May 2026 (Category F). Book by 31 March 2025 unless sold out prior. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share and are subject to availability at time of booking.
^Save up to $1600 per couple: Valid until 30 November 2025 or sold out or withdrawn from sale. Save up to $1,600 per couple ($800 per person) when booking select itineraries departing year round in 2026. Credit is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Save amount includes an Early Payment Discount of $600 per couple ($300 per person), valid when you pay in full 10 months prior to departure. A $1,000 per person non-refundable deposit must be paid within seven days of booking. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 1 April 2025 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Your booking contract is with Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd (APT), and incorporates all of the following terms and conditions. APT recommends that you read and understand your contract, and ask your travel agent if you require any clarification.
Other Travelmarvel terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please check with your RAC travel consultant. A further deposit of $165 per person applies. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
