| Cruise Line |
Viking River Cruises |
| Ship |
Viking Delling |
| Destination |
EU Rivers |
| Nights |
7 |
| Departure Date |
21 Sep 2021 |
| Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Lyon to Avignon aboard Viking Delling.
Day 1 Lyon, France
Embark your ship. After boarding, take free time to explore this vibrant city, or join our “welcome walk†to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D)
Day 2 Lyon, France
After breakfast, tour the city of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), where you’ll have free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world famous. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Lyon
After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais’s famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Vienne & Tournon, France
This morning take a walking tour of Vienne, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice; then spend some time discovering more of this engaging riverside town on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy the rolling vine-clad banks of the river, as you sail through its wide meanders to Tournon. After dinner, enjoy a stroll along the riverbanks under the plane trees. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Tournon & Viviers, France
All aboard the Train de l’Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. You’ll return to your ship and enjoy lunch aboard as we cruise to Viviers, an engaging little town in a mountainous setting. After dinner, join your Program Director for an evening stroll through Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Arles, France
Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city’s vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Return on board for lunch followed by an afternoon on your own to explore or shop for handcrafted gifts. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Dinner is served as you depart. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Avignon, France
This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed “City of Popes†because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, stop at the picturesque Pont d’Avignon and walk the Place de l’Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Avignon, France
After breakfast, disembark. (B) |
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| Sailing Dates |
- 23 Mar 2021
- 06 Apr 2021
- 20 Apr 2021
- 04 May 2021
- 18 May 2021
- 01 Jun 2021
- 15 Jun 2021
- 29 Jun 2021
- 13 Jul 2021
- 27 Jul 2021
- 10 Aug 2021
- 24 Aug 2021
- 07 Sep 2021
- 21 Sep 2021
- 05 Oct 2021
- 19 Oct 2021
- 02 Nov 2021
- 22 Mar 2022
- 05 Apr 2022
- 19 Apr 2022
- 03 May 2022
- 17 May 2022
- 31 May 2022
- 14 Jun 2022
- 28 Jun 2022
- 12 Jul 2022
- 26 Jul 2022
- 09 Aug 2022
- 23 Aug 2022
- 06 Sep 2022
- 20 Sep 2022
- 04 Oct 2022
- 18 Oct 2022
- 01 Nov 2022
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| Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 1 |
21/09 |
Lyon, France |
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| 2 |
22/09 |
Lyon, France |
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| 3 |
23/09 |
Lyon, France |
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| 4 |
24/09 |
Vienne, France |
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| 4 |
24/09 |
Tournon, France |
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| 5 |
25/09 |
Viviers, France |
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| 6 |
26/09 |
Arles, France |
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| 7 |
27/09 |
Avignon, France |
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| 8 |
28/09 |
Avignon, 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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