Itinerary for July 12, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Sunday, 07/12/2026Depart from Arrival in Avignon - On arrival in Avignon, we’ll transfer by coach to our ship moored in the city’s historic centre. The dedicated English-speaking c 
1Sunday, 07/12/2026On arrival in Avignon, the dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to your cabin. After settling in to your spacious an 
1Sunday, 07/12/2026Arrival in Avignon - On arrival in Avignon, we’ll transfer by coach to our ship moored in the city’s historic centre. The dedicated English-speaking cAvignon, France
2Monday, 07/13/2026Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast. This morning, we'll embark on a guided t 
2Monday, 07/13/2026Avignon The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast. This morning, we'll embark on a guided toAvignon, France
2Monday, 07/13/2026Avignon - The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast. This morning, we'll embark on a guided tAvignon, France
3Tuesday, 07/14/2026Arles You'll awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO World  
3Tuesday, 07/14/2026Arles & Ponts Du Gard - You'll awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments  
3Tuesday, 07/14/2026Arles & Ponts Du Gard - You'll awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments Arles, France
4Wednesday, 07/15/2026Ardèche Gorges This morning we’ll disembark the ship, now moored in Viviers, after breakfast. Whilst our ship effortlessly cruises upstream towards L 
4Wednesday, 07/15/2026Ardèche Gorges & Chauvet Caves - This morning we’ll disembark the ship, now moored in Viviers, after breakfast. Whilst our ship effortlessly cruises u 
4Wednesday, 07/15/2026Ardèche Gorges & Chauvet Caves - This morning we’ll disembark the ship, now moored in Viviers, after breakfast. Whilst our ship effortlessly cruises u 
5Thursday, 07/16/2026Vienne - During breakfast this morning, we’ll slip our moorings and cruise north through one of the most spectacular sections of the Rhône Valley, as  
5Thursday, 07/16/2026Cruise through the Rhône Valley During breakfast this morning, we’ll slip our moorings and cruise north through one of the most spectacular sections Vienne, France
6Friday, 07/17/2026Beaune - Overnight we’ll have made steady progress north and mid-morning we’ll arrive in and berth in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and the home of Nicé 
6Friday, 07/17/2026Beaune Overnight we’ll have made steady progress north and mid-morning we’ll arrive in and berth in Chalon, gateway to Burgundy and the home of NicépBeaune, France
7Saturday, 07/18/2026Lyon - One of river cruising’s great pleasures is the fascination of waking in a completely different location and, on waking this morning, the ship w 
7Saturday, 07/18/2026Lyon One of river cruising’s great pleasures is the fascination of waking in a completely different location and, on waking this morning, the ship wiLyon, France
7Saturday, 07/18/2026Lyon - One of river cruising’s great pleasures is the fascination of waking in a completely different location and, on waking this morning, the ship wLyon, France
8Sunday, 07/19/2026After breakfast this morning, the crew bids you farewell before you disembark the ship, with time to look back on great memories from a superb trip. 
8Sunday, 07/19/2026Return home 
8Sunday, 07/19/2026Arrive at Return homeLyon, France

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