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Sensations of Lyon & Provence River Cruise
- Club non-ski Trip
- May 22-June 4 2026
- 18-22 spaces
Package Includes:
Tentative Agenda:
Possible PreTrip Lyon: TBD
DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Lyon, France.
DAY 2 Lyon, France: Welcome to Lyon, on the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by a member of our friendly greetings team and transferred to the contemporary surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.
DAY 3 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune: Chalon-sur-Saône is known for its art and history. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the area’s architectural heritage and peaceful surrounds as you travel to the quaint village of Beaune and visit the Hospices de Beaune. Originally a hospital for the poor, the Hospices de Beaune is now home to one of Burgundy’s most popular wine auctions.
DAY 4 Lyon: France’s third-largest city, Lyon is a former Roman capital, steeped in history and considered to be the gastronomic heartbeat of the country. Home to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine, you’ll enjoy an array of exemplary culinary delights.
DAY 5 Tournon: The picturesque village of Tournon borders the gently meandering Rhône, dominated by a 16th century castle that overlooks the village and a number of iconic landmarks, including a set of ancient watchtowers.
DAY 6 Viviers: Arrive in Viviers, a town with much Middle Age flair and home to one of France’s oldest cathedrals.
DAY 7 Avignon: Avignon has a rich history, from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of seven successive Popes between 1309 and 1377. The city also played a major part central to the French Revolution.
DAY 8 Arles: The past is yours to uncover in Arles, a once-important Phoenician trading port that was captured by the Romans, who peppered the city with iconic monuments.
DAY 9 Arles – Nice: After breakfast, it’s time to disembark the ship for your transfer to Nice, where you will be taken to your centrally located hotel. Included is a three-night stay in the sun-kissed capital of the Côte d’Azur.
DAY 10 Nice: Today, the stunning seaside surrounds of the French Riviera are yours to explore with your local guide, before spending the afternoon exploring at leisure. You will be taken to Monte Carlo for an insightful tour.
DAY 11 Nice: Nice has long held a reputation for its glamour, where sun-kissed beaches and lavish surrounds create a unique atmosphere that is unlike any other.
DAY 12 Nice / USA: After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare to be transferred to the airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking memories of Roman amphitheaters and the lush surrounds of the French Riviera with you.
Trip Leader: Pam Kaercher
plk916@gmail.com