Itinerary for August 28, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 08/28/2026Depart from Arrival in Lyon - After arriving, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to your cabin. There's plenty of time to  
1Friday, 08/28/2026Embark in Lyon After arriving in Lyon, we’ll transfer by coach to our ship moored in Lyon’s historic centre. The dedicated English-speaking crew will 
1Friday, 08/28/2026Arrival in Lyon - After arriving, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to your cabin. There's plenty of time to Lyon, France
2Saturday, 08/29/2026Lyon - We’ll enjoy breakfast on board before a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône Valley had been the route of ch 
2Saturday, 08/29/2026Lyon - We’ll enjoy breakfast on board before a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône Valley had been the route of chLyon, France
2Saturday, 08/29/2026Lyon We’ll enjoy breakfast on board before a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône Valley had been the route of choLyon, France
3Sunday, 08/30/2026Beaune - Overnight we’ll have made steady progress north and wake up in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and the home of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor of  
3Sunday, 08/30/2026Burgundy Overnight we’ll have made steady progress north and wake up in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and the home of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor ofBeaune, France
4Monday, 08/31/2026Vienne Overnight, our ship will cruise gently downstream and, as we enjoy breakfast in Vienne, there's time to explore this pretty town, including it 
4Monday, 08/31/2026Vienne & Tournon - Overnight, our ship will cruise gently downstream and, as we enjoy breakfast in Vienne, there's time to explore this pretty town, i 
4Monday, 08/31/2026Vienne & Tournon - Overnight, our ship will cruise gently downstream and, as we enjoy breakfast in Vienne, there's time to explore this pretty town, iVienne, France
5Tuesday, 09/01/2026Cruise to Le Pouzin This morning we'll cruise effortlessly downstream. In the distance, you’ll catch glimpses of the Alps and, as we approach Valence 
5Tuesday, 09/01/2026Ardèche Gorges - This morning we'll cruise effortlessly downstream. In the distance, you’ll catch glimpses of the Alps and, as we approach Valence, th 
6Wednesday, 09/02/2026Arles You'll wake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO Wor 
6Wednesday, 09/02/2026Arles & Pont du Gard - You'll wake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monument 
6Wednesday, 09/02/2026Arles & Pont du Gard - You'll wake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monumentArles, France
7Thursday, 09/03/2026Avignon - Today, we'll embark on a guided tour of one of the most extraordinary and intriguing cities in France. Avignon’s destiny changed during the  
7Thursday, 09/03/2026Avignon Today, we'll embark on a guided tour of one of the most extraordinary and intriguing cities in France. Avignon’s destiny changed during the 1Avignon, France
7Thursday, 09/03/2026Avignon - Today, we'll embark on a guided tour of one of the most extraordinary and intriguing cities in France. Avignon’s destiny changed during the Avignon, France
8Friday, 09/04/2026Disembark in Avignon The crew bid you farwell as you disembark the ship after a memorable vacation. 
8Friday, 09/04/2026Return home 
8Friday, 09/04/2026Arrive at Return homeAvignon, France

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