Romantic Rhône with Paris

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Overview

Enjoy an 11-day journey beginning with time in Paris before boarding the MS Van Gogh for a six-night cruise along the Rhône River. Discover charming towns, rich culture and memorable regional cuisine along the way.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Paris

Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the historic centre of Paris. Later this evening, you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception. 

Accommodation: Four Nights, Paris, Les Jardins du Marais

Day 2: Paris

Paris is the perfect city to begin your journey through France. This morning, open the door to some of the city’s best-loved sights on a guided tour, including the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy the afternoon to further explore Paris at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Paris

Today, you’re bound to fall head over heels for the ‘City of Love’ during a full day of exploration. Will you enjoy a whirlwind romance with the bohemian fervour of the Latin Quarter? Or cement an enduring devotion to the art at the Louvre Museum? Alternatively, you may wish to join some exciting optional experiences.

Enhance Your Journey – Culinary Walking Tour

Set out on a walking tour of the charming Marais district, one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods. Along the way, sample some culinary gems.

Enhance Your Journey – Moulin Rouge

Visit the iconic Moulin Rouge for dinner and a Parisian cabaret show. See a range of breathtaking acts and dances including the legendary French Cancan.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Paris

Travel to Giverny, the former home of the French Impressionist painter, Claude Monet. Here, visit Monet’s House and Garden. As you wander the gardens, take in lovely scenes that inspired many of Monet’s famous paintings. See the water garden with its Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and azaleas.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Paris, Lyon, Embark Ship

Farewell Paris after breakfast and board your coach for a scenic drive to Lyon to embark your ship MS Van Gogh. Explore the impressive social spaces and settle into your suite this evening. Later, enjoy meeting your fellow travellers and dedicated crew at a welcome cocktail reception.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Six Nights, MS Van Gogh

Day 6: Lyon, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or

This morning, embark on a guided tour of Lyon, a city renowned for its delectable cuisine. Traverse the city and ascend Fourvière Hill to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, affectionately known by locals as the upside-down elephant. Next, visit Vieux Lyon to admire the alluring buildings of the Old Town. Indulge in a tasting at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon and savour the best regional fare, including local sausage, cheese, and a glass of wine. Return to the ship and set sail along the Saône River to Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or for a special Insider Experience later this evening.

Insider Experience – French Gastronomic Experience at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges

Delight in an authentic French meal at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges. Discover the innovative and unique approach to cuisine that earned Bocuse three Michelin stars. Taste exceptional dishes reflecting the gourmet chef’s love for fresh, high-quality ingredients, all meticulously prepared by world-class chefs. Set in a spectacular location, this experience is sure to tantalise your tastebuds.