The Rhône with Anton & Erin
Join the ballroom stars for a magical cruise through the French countryside from Lyon to Marseille
Anton du Beke and Erin Boag have been dancing together since 1997, and both appeared in the first 10 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Anton is still a professional on the show and was paired up with Eastenders star Emma Barton in 2019. Anton and Erin will join you on this fantastic Emerald Waterways cruise along the Rhône river and give an exclusive ballroom performance on a wonderful afternoon in Avignon. The dancing duo will also show you how it’s done in an interactive lesson for you and your fellow guests, and will take part in a private Q&A session.
REASONS TO BOOK HISTORIC AVIGNON
From its Gallic beginnings to becoming the Papal residence and its link to the French Revolution, Avignon is steeped in history. You’ll enjoy a walking tour of the city, which will include the famous Pont d’avignon and Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
FOODIE EXPERIENCES
Lyon is considered the gastronomic heart of France, and you’ll have a chance to sample the Lyonnaise cuisine during your tour, as well as experience the food of Provence in Avignon. You can enjoy a wine lecture and hike through vineyards in Tournon, and a cheese and olive-tasting as you cruise from Chalon-sur-saône to Beaune.
EXPLORE ARLES
A former Phoenician trading port before being captured by the Romans, Arles is alive with ancient monuments, which you’ll see on a tour showing how the city has evolved over the centuries.