Rhone, Burgundy and Provence
Your Premium All-inclusive cruise is the perfect way to experience the Rhone. Soak up the sun as you watch the world slip by on the top deck, head to the gym for a workout or take advantage of great discounts on treatments in the on-board SPA-ROSA. Later, why not organise an early evening meal with friends, make new ones at the bar or book a special meal in the ship's reserved dining area?Step aboard in Lyon to cruise north into the Saone, to lively, Burgundian Macon with its cafe-lined riverbank and brightly painted half-timbered houses. Sail on to historic Chalon, gateway to the Cote d'Or wine region, stop briefly in Tournus, which shelters on the riverbank beneath the remains of its Romanesque abbey, then cruise gently back to Lyon.
What's Included
- Sailing north into the Saone to Macon and Chalon
- Saint-Philibert de Tournus - all that remains of the town's Benedictine abbey
- Overnight stays in Lyon and Avignon
- Included guided tours of Lyon and Avignon
- Calls in Roman Arles, medieval Viviers and La-Voute-sur-Rhone
- Embark A-ROSA STELLA in Lyon
- Seven nights' Premium All-Inclusive cruise accommodation
- Buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board
- A large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day long
- On-board activities and entertainment
Itinerary
Day 1
Make your own way from the UK to Lyon where your cruise begins. Head to the riverside to board your A-ROSA river cruiser, and then spend the rest of your day getting to know the boat and settling into life on board.
Day 2
You'll arrive in Macon in the early morning. This famed wine-producing town on the banks of the Saone boasts a lively, cafe-lined promenade. Spend the day shopping, relaxing with a drink or explore the city's cultural highlights such as the Museum of Fine Arts or Macon Cathedral.
In the mid-evening, A-ROSA STELLA leaves Macon and continues her voyage north.