Catherine, Burgundy & Provence ex Lyon to Avignon
Cruise Line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Ship Catherine
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 7
Departure Date 08 Aug 2021
Description 7 Night cruise departing from Lyon to Avignon onboard SS Catherine.

Day 1: Lyon (Embark)

Day 2: Mâcon (Beaune)
The pace of life is decidedly more relaxed in Burgundy, where endless rows of grapes hang heavy on the vine. The capital of the region’s wine trade, Beaune is renowned for its history, beauty and highly prized wine, as well as its medieval-era hospital—the Hospices de Beaune.

Choice of Mâcon walking tour or Burgundy landscapes, Beaune and the hospices

A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Day 3: Lyon
As the epicenter of French gastronomy, Lyon is a city of tantalizing contrasts. There’s much to explore here, from the work of culinary visionaries to silk weavers’ secret passageways. After your choice of excursions, embrace the locals’ favorite mode of transportation with a bike ride—a great way to see the sights.

Choice of Lyon Capital of Gastronomy tour or Silk weavers walking tour or “Let's Go” Lyon peninsula bike tour

Day 4: Tournon (Tain-l’Hermitage)
If you love fine wine, you’ll love the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage. Tournon may be a small town, but stirring events took place here: A castle was raised on the hilltop in the 10th century to protect the region, and new fortifications were added over the centuries, including two “new” towers built to defend against Protestant attacks in the 16th century. You’ll see the handsome houses constructed by wealthy merchants and garrison officers when you walk through the Rue de Doux area, and you’ll pass the 14th-century church and the oldest secondary school in France.

Choice of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage twin villages stroll with wine tasting or “Let's Go” Hermitage terrace vineyards hike with wine tasting

Day 5: Viviers, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
An enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, Viviers has a long and storied past that goes back more than 1,600 years—and a splendid architectural heritage to match. At one time, Viviers was divided along religious lines—the clergy lived in the upper part of the town, the laity in the lower part. Your exploration of the town will take you through both parts, as you begin at the crest and make your way to the riverbank.

Featured Excursion:
Intimate Viviers “Village Day”

Day 6: Avignon
The walled city of Avignon is one of the most fascinating towns in southern France, with a host of historic gems to explore—including the fortress residence of rebellious popes who broke from Rome and once lived and ruled here. You’ll see the Palace of the Popes and much more today, and also have a chance to kayak under a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct.

Featured Excursion:
"Let’s Go” kayak ride on the Gardon River

Choice of Avignon walking tour with Palace of the Popes or Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct visit

Day 7: Tarascon (Arles)
Explore a sun-drenched Provençal town today with an allure all its own. Known for its remarkable Roman ruins, Arles so inspired Van Gogh that he painted some 200 paintings there. Arles has existed since the sixth century BC, when the ancient Greeks founded it and named it Theline. It was here that the Romans built their first bridge across the Rhône River, creating a vital overland route between Italy and Spain.

Featured Excursion:
Arles walking tour

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Day 8: Avignon (Disembark)
Sailing Dates
  • 21 Mar 2021
  • 04 Apr 2021
  • 18 Apr 2021
  • 02 May 2021
  • 16 May 2021
  • 30 May 2021
  • 13 Jun 2021
  • 27 Jun 2021
  • 11 Jul 2021
  • 25 Jul 2021
  • 08 Aug 2021
  • 22 Aug 2021
  • 05 Sep 2021
  • 19 Sep 2021
  • 03 Oct 2021
  • 17 Oct 2021
  • 31 Oct 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 08/08 Lyon, France
2 09/08 Macon, France
3 10/08 Lyon, France
4 11/08 Tournon, France
5 12/08 Viviers, France
6 13/08 Avignon, France
7 14/08 Tarascon, France
8 15/08 Avignon, France
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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