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Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

French Riviera and Rhône Cruise

Nice to Lyon: French Riviera rail and seven-night Rhône river cruise

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Great Rail Journeys runs this escorted French tour combining coastal rail travel with river cruising. You begin in Nice, exploring the French Riviera by rail before arriving in Lyon, where you board a seven-night river cruise on the Rhône. The entire package is operated as a single escorted journey in five-star luxury comfort, blending two forms of water-adjacent travel across southeastern France. This trip suits couples and travellers who prefer guided itineraries with premium accommodation and meals arranged throughout, moving seamlessly from rail exploration to river travel without managing separate bookings.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how many days are spent in Nice and on the Riviera before the Lyon river cruise begins.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys includes rail travel from Nice through the French Riviera to Lyon as part of this escorted tour.
How long is the river cruise?
The river cruise on the Rhône lasts seven nights, departing from Lyon.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted tour combining rail and river cruise.
What level of comfort is offered?
The tour is described as five-star luxury accommodation and travel.

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