Your inspiring itinerary:

DAY 1

ARRIVAL IN LYON fly to lyon, marseille or montpellier, or take the Eurostar/tgV to lyon and transfer to the ship moored in historic lyon.

DAY 2

LYON after a guided tour of this city situated at the confluence of the rhône and saône rivers, take in the views of the green Beaujolais hills and snowy mont Blanc, while cruising towards Chalon this afternoon.

DAY 3

BEAUNE AND BURGUNDY this morning’s tour takes us through this wine-producing region to atmospheric Beaune with its multicoloured hôteldieu. Explore the streets and enjoy a traditional wine tasting. DAY 4 VIENNE AND TOURNON Explore Vienne’s treasure trove of roman remains before we cruise through the most picturesque section of the rhône Valley to the pretty provincial town of tournon. DAY 5 ARDECHE GORGES this afternoon we tour the ardèche gorges, the scale of which is a fitting reminder of mother nature’s awesome power. With caves, grottoes and natural sculptures, there are amazing views at every turn. DAY 6

ARLES AND THE PONT DU GARD Enjoy a guided tour of arles, the capital of roman gaul and spain. this afternoon visit the amazing roman aqueduct, the pont du gard, one of the wonders of the ancient world. DAY 7 AVIGNON home of the papacy for 100 years, we visit the imposing palace of the popes, an architectural masterpiece, on a guided walking tour. Wander avignon’s delightful streets, alleys and markets, little changed in centuries. DAY 8 RETURN HOME transfer to the airport or train station for your return journey.