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Enjoy a taste of Provence as you sample local wines and indulge in French delicacies. Journey past dramatic landscapes along the Rhône River and admire terraced vineyards on this 8-day Viking Rhône cruise.
Tour lands of fine wine & cuisine
Sail along the scenic Rhône River through the beautiful French countryside. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage.
Cruise Highlights:
Savor the best of French cuisine in this gastronomic capital; sample a local signature dish.
Walk through town; see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral
Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l’Ardèche, to take in the verdant Doux Valley.
Stroll the medieval city; see the Place de l’Horloge, Pont d’Avignon and Palace of the Popes.
Multiple departures available from March - November 2025; March - November 2026; March - November 2027.
Inclusions
Viking Inclusive Value:
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Onboard gratuities
All Staterooms Include:
Outside staterooms with river view
Bottled water replenished daily
Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control
*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Lyon, France
Day 2 — Lyon, France
Day 3 — Lyon, France
Day 4 — Vienne, France
Day 5 — Tournon, France / Viviers, France
Day 6 — Arles, France
Day 7 — Avignon, France
Day 8 — Avignon, France
Note - Itinerary can go from Avignon to Lyon
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
