Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2025

Start your day with a guided urban hike through Lyon's secret passageways, known as Traboules, for a glimpse into the city's 19th-century silk trade. Alternatively, take a guided culinary walk through Lyon to discover architecture and local specialties. In the afternoon, you might choose an optional tour through private and public terraces for panoramic views of Lyon, starting on the roof of the Basilica de Fourvière. We'll cruise to Tain L’Hermitage/Tournon in the evening. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy a unique experience with a guided excursion on a rail-bike along the descent of the Gorges du Doux. Alternatively, join a guided hike in the picturesque vineyards surrounding the twin cities of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage, or have a true “chocolate experience” with a tour of the Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum. In the evening, join us on a nighttime guided tour of Viviers, discovering the legends, tales, and ghost stories of this enchanting town. We'll dock overnight in Viviers. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a leisurely guided mountain e-bike ride through Gard region or visit an authentic Provencal farmhouse for a delightful experience to see how essential oils are created. Alternatively, take a guided sightseeing tour of Avignon, including a visit to the world’s largest gothic fortress—the 14th-century Palace Of the Popes. Also, explore Les Halles’ covered market. In the afternoon, you may choose to join a guided optional tour of the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting, or you may opt for a guided optional excursion on a kayak through the waters of Pont du Gard. We'll cruise to Arles in the evening. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Experience the legends of Val d’Enfer with a guided hike or attend a painting workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Alternatively, join a guided sightseeing tour of Arles to get to know this charming town, including a visit with a local bullfighter to learn about the secrets and traditions handed down through generations. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Arles’ Boulevard des Lices. Later, enjoy on board live entertainment. We'll dock overnight in Arles. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy a morning cruise to Port-Saint-Louis on the Sky Deck of your ship. Take a guided bike ride through the Camargue Natural Park or enjoy a taste of local life with a visit to an oyster farm in the Camargue Natural Park. Alternatively, visit one of France’s most popular and pristine nature reserves on this memorable visit to a traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park. We'll cruise back to Arles and dock overnight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.