Planet Rail
A Classic French Journey
10 daysfrom $2,664
Vacations By Rail · Escorted river cruise
Paris, Provence & the Elegant Rhône
Spend 3-nights in Paris, exploring its iconic sights and elegant streets, before embarking on a 7-night luxury Rhône River cruise through Provence, featuring stunning landscapes, historic towns, and world-class cuisine.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Paris
Welcome to the 'City of Love,' Paris
Arrive in Paris and check in to the hotel, meet the Tour Manager and travel group, then enjoy the first French dinner together.
- Day 2overnight: Paris
Delving into the history and culture of Paris
A guided coach tour taking in Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier and the Champs-Élysées, with free time to explore the Louvre or Montmartre.
- Day 3railovernight: Paris
An excursion to the Palace of Versailles
A Passport Ticket visit to the Palace of Versailles and gardens, including the Little Train to the Estate of Trianon.
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
To Lyon, where we board our luxurious ship
Board the TGV high-speed train in First Class to Lyon, then board the MS Amadeus Provence on the River Rhône for a welcome cocktail and dinner, sailing for Tournon-sur-Rhône.
- Day 5railovernight: Ship
The steam-powered Train de l'Ardèche
Coach transfer to Tournon St Jean railway station to board the Train de l'Ardèche through the Gorges du Doux, then rejoin the ship and sail for Avignon.
- Day 6railovernight: Ship
Exploring Avignon, the City of Popes
A guided tour of Avignon aboard Le Petit Train d'Avignon, including the Pope's Palace, then sail for Arles.
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Docking in Arles and the Camargue Delta or Pont du Gard
A guided walking tour of Arles including the Arles Arenas and St. Trophyme Cathedral, then a choice of excursion to the Camargue Delta or the Pont du Gard, before an overnight sail to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Day 8overnight: Ship
The Ardèche Gorge, 'Europe's Grand Canyon'
A tour of the Ardèche Gorge including the Pont d'Arc, plus a visit to the Lavender Museum, before boarding the ship at Le Pouzin for the sail back to Lyon.
- Day 9overnight: Ship
A guided tour of cultural Lyon
A guided tour of Lyon's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with a praline tasting, then an afternoon cruising to Tournon-sur-Rhône.
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Arrival in Beaune and Burgundy wine tasting
Dock at Chalon sur Saône and transfer to Beaune for a guided tour and wine tasting, then cruise back to Lyon for the captain's gala dinner.
- Day 11rail
Tour conclusion
After a final breakfast onboard, disembark in Lyon and board the First Class train back to Paris, where you are free to make your way home.
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 3 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Provence
- Five-Star service onboard from our English-speaking crew
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- First Class rail travel
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of your cruise including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- A superb choice of excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
