The Colours of Provence & Beaujolais
The landscapes and heritage of the Rhône, Saône and Camargue
In Brief
| Cruise - 6 nights. |
Itinerary - 2010
In 2010 travel by air from London (Heathrow to/from Lyon and Gatwick to/from Marseille).
Martigues to Châlon
Day 1 On arrival transfer to Martigues and embark.
Day 2 Cruise the Canal de Fos. Tour of the Camargue region. Walking tour of Arles and cruise to Avignon.
Day 3 Tour of Avignon and Papal Palace. Cruise to the medieval town of Viviers. Short walking tour after dinner.
Day 4 Visit Ardèche Gorges. Cruise the Rhône past Montélimar to Die for wine tasting.
Day 5 Walking tour of Vienne, then cruise to Lyon for a guided tour. Cruise to Trévoux.
Day 6 Cruise through the Beaujolais vineyards to Tournus. Travel to Beaune for a visit to the Hospices and a wine tasting.
Day 7 Transfer from Châlon to Lyon.
Châlon to Martigues
Day 1On arrival transfer to Châlon and embark.
Day 2 Free time in Mâcon. Sail to Montmerle for ‘Le Beaujolais’ and cruise to Lyon.
Day 3 Tour of Lyon and continue to Tain l’Hermitage.
Day 4 Sail past Montélimar and Viviers. Afternoon visit to the Ardèche Gorges. Overnight in Avignon.
Day 5 Tour of Avignon and Papal Palace. Sail to Arles.
Day 6 Morning tour of the Camargue. Cruise the Canal de Fos. Captain’s farewell dinner.
Day 7 Transfer to Marseille or Aix-en-Provence.
Note
The programme may be altered due to navigational factors with locks, water levels or congestion at certain sites.
