stdClass Object ( [id] => 16343 [title] => Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise [catid] => 1 [params] => stdClass Object ( [images] => Array ( ) ) [location] => [supplier] => Jet2 [short_description] => [price] => 3497.00 [ptype] => 1 [pricenote] => with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass [duration] => 10 [date] => 2026-07-28 [published] => 1 [created] => 0000-00-00 00:00:00 [destair] => France [depair] => Edinburgh [notes] => 14.10.25 [myimage] => images/RiverCruise/557254653_10162505043667585_1103813390223487143_n.jpg [starrating] => 5 [myimage2] => images/RiverCruise/558650375_10162505043687585_1865195770626244343_n.jpg [myimage3] => images/RiverCruise/559677272_10162505043582585_632339003020114073_n.jpg [myimage4] => [myimage5] => [full_description] => Enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France, with the addition of a three-night stay in Switzerland, where you'll enjoy a mixture of culture and natural beauty in Alpine surroundings. Our journey through France explores the beautiful Saône and Rhône rivers. There are guided tours to Lyon, Vienne and Beaune, plus a tour the magnificent Ardèche Gorges. In Provence, where Van Gogh created his greatest works, you will be staggered by the engineering genius of the amphitheatre at Arles and the huge aqueduct at the Pont du Gard, and in awe at the Papal Palace in Avignon, with its renaissance art collection. You'll have the chance to soak up the old-world charm of picturesque Annecy, before hopping over to Switzerland where you stay on the elegant shores of sparkling Lake Geneva with its chic lakeside towns, Mediterranean flavour and incredible Alpine backdrop. Cruise the sophisticated palm-fringed Montreux Riviera and experience the thrill of Glacier 3000 and the Golden Pass - one of the world’s most scenic mountain rail journey. This Fabulous Offer Includes: - Free drinks package - 7 nights on board a five-star ship - 3 nights in hotel accommodation - Return flights & transfers - 18 included experiences - Full board cruise & B&B hotel - Complimentary on-board tea & coffee - Free Wi-Fi - Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge - Expert Tour Manager during extension - 20kg+ checked luggage ITINERARY: - Avignon - Arles & Pont Du Gard - Ardèche Gorges & Tain l'Hermitage - Vienne - Beaune & Burgundy - Lyon - Annecy - Chillon Castle & Lausanne - Glacier 3000 & Golden Pass Highlights - Visit Beaune and the impressive Hôtel-Dieu and taste the wines of the Rhône - Valley in Tain l’Hermitage. - Visit the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century City of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures and see its impressive Roman bridge. - Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France's most outstanding natural landscapes and marvel at the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct. - Take a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon, including Europe's largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, featuring a statue of Louis XIV, and Explore - Arles’ Roman history or discover the inspiration for some of Van Gogh’s most famous works. - Enjoy four additional visits and tours during your extension including Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva cruise, Glacier 300 visit and a journey on the Golden Pass train. Please note that some of these facilities may incur an extra charge. Although the Foreign Office currently have placed no restrictions on travel to this destination we recommend when travelling abroad anywhere you check the Foreign Office website for up to date information, this website can be reached on the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office We also recommend that you check with you doctor for up to date information regarding any inoculations that might be recommended. We do not issue insurance, but you must have travel insurance. 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Our journey through France explores the beautiful Saône and Rhône rivers. There are guided tours to Lyon, Vienne and Beaune, plus a tour the magnificent Ardèche Gorges. In Provence, where Van Gogh created his greatest works, you will be staggered by the engineering genius of the amphitheatre at Arles and the huge aqueduct at the Pont du Gard, and in awe at the Papal Palace in Avignon, with its renaissance art collection. You'll have the chance to soak up the old-world charm of picturesque Annecy, before hopping over to Switzerland where you stay on the elegant shores of sparkling Lake Geneva with its chic lakeside towns, Mediterranean flavour and incredible Alpine backdrop. Cruise the sophisticated palm-fringed Montreux Riviera and experience the thrill of Glacier 3000 and the Golden Pass - one of the world’s most scenic mountain rail journey. This Fabulous Offer Includes: - Free drinks package - 7 nights on board a five-star ship - 3 nights in hotel accommodation - Return flights & transfers - 18 included experiences - Full board cruise & B&B hotel - Complimentary on-board tea & coffee - Free Wi-Fi - Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge - Expert Tour Manager during extension - 20kg+ checked luggage ITINERARY: - Avignon - Arles & Pont Du Gard - Ardèche Gorges & Tain l'Hermitage - Vienne - Beaune & Burgundy - Lyon - Annecy - Chillon Castle & Lausanne - Glacier 3000 & Golden Pass Highlights - Visit Beaune and the impressive Hôtel-Dieu and taste the wines of the Rhône - Valley in Tain l’Hermitage. - Visit the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century City of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures and see its impressive Roman bridge. - Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France's most outstanding natural landscapes and marvel at the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct. - Take a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon, including Europe's largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, featuring a statue of Louis XIV, and Explore - Arles’ Roman history or discover the inspiration for some of Van Gogh’s most famous works. - Enjoy four additional visits and tours during your extension including Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva cruise, Glacier 300 visit and a journey on the Golden Pass train. Please note that some of these facilities may incur an extra charge. Although the Foreign Office currently have placed no restrictions on travel to this destination we recommend when travelling abroad anywhere you check the Foreign Office website for up to date information, this website can be reached on the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office We also recommend that you check with you doctor for up to date information regarding any inoculations that might be recommended. We do not issue insurance, but you must have travel insurance. Please note that due to the high volume of tickets in high season our company ticketing policy is that tickets will be dispatched 7 days prior to departure [hotelname] => MS Lord Byron [boardbasis] => All Inclusive [baggage] => Luggage Included [displayOffer] => 1 [youtube] => ) [data] => )