Cruise Line |
Evergreen Cruises & Tours |
Ship |
Emerald Liberte |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
27 Aug 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Arles to Lyon aboard Emerald Liberte.
Day 1 Arrival Arles
Embark the ship where you will be welcomed by your Captain and crew. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception on board.
Day 2 Arles
Revel in the glory of the Roman Empire today during an insightful visit to Arles, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles and Arles Amphitheatre, a 2,000-year-old structure where spectators would have once gathered by the masses to watch superb chariot races.
Enjoy learning about the time that Vincent van Gogh spent in the city, taking inspiration from his surroundings and using them to create many of his most iconic pieces of art, including the “Starry Night Over the Rhôneâ€, before exploring Arles at leisure.
Day 3 Avignon
Avignon has a long and storied history, as this fortified town was once the residence of Popes who fled from Rome, hoping to escape from the political pressures of the Roman Empire.
Embark on a guided walking tour of Avignon to witness its illustrious past, including the ornate Gothic exterior of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, built by the Popes over two decades. This afternoon is yours to explore at leisure, perhaps crossing the 12th-century Stone Bridge.
Day 4 Viviers
A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. Pastel coloured buildings that have been gently faded by the sun line narrow cobblestone streets, and the heart of the old town is yours to explore today during a guided walking tour.
Day 5 Tournon
As we sail down the gently twisting Rhône and into Tournon, a 16th-century castle sits overlooking the village and a pair of ancient watchtowers can be seen adorning the surrounding rural landscape.
Today, embark on a guided tour of Tournon to learn about its illustrious history and the culture of the people who call it home. If you would like to explore more of the region’s natural beauty, then you may instead choose to embark on an EmeraldACTIVE hike through some of the local vineyards.
Later, a guided bike tour to Glun will touch on the French countryside and the lives of the people who live there.
Day 6 Lyon
As one of the largest cities in France and a former Roman capital, a lot of the most important moments in French history have taken place in Lyon. But, it’s Lyonnaise cuisine that has really put this city on the map, delighting gastronomists from around the world.
Join your local guide for a walking tour of Lyon, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. If you are feeling more active, then you may instead choose to embark on a guided bike tour around Lyon, touching on its most prominent architectural wonders and moments from history.
Day 7 Chalon-Sur-Saone - Beaune
The birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy’s wine region is yours to discover today as you travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune. Stop to visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture and home to one of the most popular wine auctions in the country.
Day 8 Lyon Disembarkation
After breakfast disembark your river cruise ship.
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Sailing Dates |
- 10 Apr 2021
- 24 Apr 2021
- 08 May 2021
- 22 May 2021
- 05 Jun 2021
- 19 Jun 2021
- 03 Jul 2021
- 31 Jul 2021
- 14 Aug 2021
- 11 Sep 2021
- 25 Sep 2021
- 09 Oct 2021
- 23 Oct 2021
- 09 Apr 2022
- 23 Apr 2022
- 07 May 2022
- 21 May 2022
- 04 Jun 2022
- 18 Jun 2022
- 02 Jul 2022
- 16 Jul 2022
- 30 Jul 2022
- 13 Aug 2022
- 27 Aug 2022
- 10 Sep 2022
- 24 Sep 2022
- 22 Oct 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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27/08 |
Arles, France |
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2 |
28/08 |
Arles, France |
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3 |
29/08 |
Avignon, France |
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4 |
30/08 |
Viviers, France |
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5 |
31/08 |
Tournon, France |
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6 |
01/09 |
Lyon, France |
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7 |
02/09 |
Chalon-sur-Saone, France |
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8 |
03/09 |
Lyon, France |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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