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Lyon & Provence

SAVE up to 30% on select river voyages*! Book by 30 June 25!

Avignon to Lyon or vice versa

8 days / 7 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Viking River Ship

Multiple departures

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: 

  • Savour 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 2026 & 2027. 

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)
  • Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 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.

Day 1 | Lyon, France

Walk through town; see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral.

Day 2 | Lyon, France

Explore the medieval province of Beaujolais, dotted with vineyards and small villages.

Day 3 | Lyon, France

Savor the best of French cuisine in this gastronomic capital; sample a local signature dish.

Day 4 | Vienne, France

Learn about the city’s rich Roman past; view the amphitheatre and Temple of Augustus & Livia.         

Scenic Sailing: Rhône River

Journey past dramatic landscapes along the Rhône River and admire terraced vineyards.

Day 5 | Tournon, France

Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l’Ardèche, to take in the verdant Doux Valley.

Viviers, France

Explore this charming riverside village’s peaceful ambience amid its scenic mountain setting.

Day 6 | Arles, France

Admire this cultural center’s diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.

Day 7 | Avignon, France

Stroll the medieval city; see the Place de l’Horloge, Pont d’Avignon and Palace of the Popes.

Day 8 | Avignon, France

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. 

*Itinerary also operates in reverse.

DepartDirectionStandardFrench BalconyVeranda
24 April 2026Lyon to Avignon$5,195pp$7,395pp$8,295pp
15 July 2026Lyon to Avignon$4,595pp$6,195pp$6,995pp
19 August 2026Avignon to Lyon$4,595pp$6,195pp$6,995pp
11 November 2026Lyon to Avignon$4,395pp (limited availability)$5,395pp (limited availability)$5,895pp
14 June 2027Lyon to Avignon$4,595pp$6,195pp$6,995pp

More Departures available, enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffman Travel store. Click here for more information.

*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 19 August 2026 departure and is inclusive of savings, correct as of 17 June 2025.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* 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.

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