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7 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Thomas Hardy

Itinerary for May 15, 2027 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 05/15/2027Depart from Arrival in Avignon - On arrival the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to your cabin. After settling into your spa 
1Saturday, 05/15/2027Arrival in Lyon - On arrival to our ship moored in Lyon’s historic centre, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you  
1Saturday, 05/15/2027Embark in Lyon On arrival to our ship moored in Lyon’s historic centre, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to 
1Saturday, 05/15/2027Arrival in Lyon - On arrival to our ship moored in Lyon’s historic centre, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you Lyon, France
2Sunday, 05/16/2027Lyon - After our first splendid breakfast, we’ve a leisurely start enjoying a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône  
2Sunday, 05/16/2027Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour o 
2Sunday, 05/16/2027Lyon After our first splendid breakfast, we’ve a leisurely start enjoying a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône VLyon, France
2Sunday, 05/16/2027Lyon - After our first splendid breakfast, we’ve a leisurely start enjoying a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône Lyon, France
3Monday, 05/17/2027Arles & Pont Du Gard - You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments  
3Monday, 05/17/2027Beaune - Rising this morning we’re berthed in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and home of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor of photography. On this morning’s 
3Monday, 05/17/2027Beaune Rising this morning we’re berthed in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and home of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor of photography. On this morning’s Beaune, France
4Tuesday, 05/18/2027Ardèche Gorges & Tain l'Hermitage - This morning we disembark after breakfast and whilst our ship effortlessly cruises upstream towards Le Pouzin, we  
4Tuesday, 05/18/2027Vienne Overnight the ship has cruised almost imperceptibly downstream, and we enjoy breakfast in Vienne before you are free to explore at leisure. St 
4Tuesday, 05/18/2027Vienne & Tain l’Hermitage - Overnight the ship has cruised almost imperceptibly downstream, and we enjoy breakfast in Vienne before you are free to ex 
4Tuesday, 05/18/2027Vienne & Tain l’Hermitage - Overnight the ship has cruised almost imperceptibly downstream, and we enjoy breakfast in Vienne before you are free to exVienne, France
5Wednesday, 05/19/2027Ardèche Gorges - This morning we cruise effortlessly downstream. In the distance you’ll catch glimpses of the Alps and, as we approach Valence, the la 
5Wednesday, 05/19/2027Vienne - During breakfast this morning, we’ll slip our moorings and cruise north through one of the most spectacular sections of the Rhône Valley, as  
5Wednesday, 05/19/2027Cruise to Le Pouzin This morning we cruise effortlessly downstream. In the distance you’ll catch glimpses of the Alps and, as we approach Valence, th 
6Thursday, 05/20/2027Arles You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO World 
6Thursday, 05/20/2027Arles & Pont du Gard - You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments  
6Thursday, 05/20/2027Beaune - Overnight we have made steady progress north and we now cruise on the Saône. This morning, we catch the first glimpses of the vine-clad slope 
6Thursday, 05/20/2027Arles & Pont du Gard - You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments Arles, France
7Friday, 05/21/2027Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour o 
7Friday, 05/21/2027Lyon - Start the day with a leisurely breakfast and why not take that second cup of tea up on deck and enjoy the river breeze as the delightful scener 
7Friday, 05/21/2027Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour oAvignon, France
7Friday, 05/21/2027Avignon The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour ofAvignon, France
8Saturday, 05/22/2027Disembark in Avignon After breakfast this morning, the crew bids you farewell before you disembark the ship, with time to look back on great memories 
8Saturday, 05/22/2027Return home 
8Saturday, 05/22/2027Arrive at Return homeAvignon, France
 

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May 15, 2027---$2,124
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Departing from Lyon, France
Departure Date 05/15/2027
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Departing 05/15/2027
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