Lyon & Provence

Tour lands of fine wine & cuisine

Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. 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 along the Rhône.

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Lyon, France	After Paris, Lyon is France’s most significant cultural and culinary center.
2	Lyon, France	France's third largest city, Lyon straddles the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
3	Lyon, France	There’s nothing like losing yourself among the cobblestone streets and riverside promenade of Old Lyon.
4	Vienne & Tournon, France	Surrounded by steep hills and situated between France’s Burgundy and Beaujolais regions, Vienne is the gateway to Lyon’s countryside.
5	Tournon, France	Tournon lies secluded between the Rhône River and granite slopes of the Hermitage.
6	Arles, France	The site of impressive Roman ruins, Arles inspires artists with its vibrant colors and striking quality of light.
7	Avignon, France	Sheltered by medieval walls, Avignon’s maze of narrow streets is filled with churches, museums and palaces tracing the history of this ancient, vibrant city.
8	Avignon, France	Avignon’s grandest edifice is the Palace of the Popes, the papal seat for 70 years in the 14th century.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.