Lyon
The Saône and Rhône Rivers From Burgundy to Camargue with Paris
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Enjoy onboard French cuisine, comfortable cabins and relaxing panoramas from the sun deck. After your cruise, take a direct train to Paris, with station‑to‑hotel transfer and two nights’ four‑star bed & breakfast in the capital—ideal for the Louvre, the Seine, and evening strolls by the Eiffel Tower. This itinerary pairs culture, gastronomy and scenic cruising with flights and key transfers for a smooth, well‑planned escape.
What’s included
- Return flights from the UK
- Lyon Airport to river cruise transfer
- Seven nights' full-board river cruise accommodation on board Croisi Europe MS Van Gogh
- All meals included - with refined French cuisine
- Gala dinner and evening
- DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Train journey from Lyon to Paris Gare Du Lyon station
- Two night's four-star bed-and-breakfast hotel stay in central Paris (in hotel featured or similar)
- Transfer from your Paris hotel to the airport
- Please note that all excursions during the cruise are optional extras at an additional cost- please call for details.
Ship
MS Van Gogh
CroisiEurope Cruises
Built in 1999 and completely renovated in 2018, this ship has been redesigned and refitted according to the new standards of the company and offers larger, bright and comfortable spaces. MS Van Gogh is 110 metres long by 11.4 metres wide with 54 staterooms carrying upto to 105 passengers. In terms of decoration, the colour combination of gray blue and orange creates a lot of style and elegance. In a nod to the artist whose name it takes, the ship showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The patterns of the fabrics as well as the dressing of the bar follow the techniques developed by Van Gogh: impressionism and pointillism.The two main common areas are located on the upper deck. At the front, the lounge / bar and at the back, the restaurant where all meals will be served during the cruise. The 20 cabins on the upper deck have French balconies and the 34 cabins on the main deck have windows. On the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.
Itinerary
Fly to Lyon and transfer to the river cruise terminal to embark the boat at 6pm. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment. History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on the Rhone. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous 'traboules' - secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, then admire the castle of Tournon which stands upright on its majestic rock in the heart of the town and houses a museum labelled "Museum of France" since 1927. Lyon. Lyon is a vibrant French city known for its riverside beauty, historic Old Town and world‑renowned gastronomy. Explore Renaissance streets, grand squares, the Roman amphitheatre and lively markets. With museums, riverside walks and exceptional dining, Lyon offers culture, charm and rich heritage in every direction. MS Van Gogh. Built in 1999 and completely renovated in 2018, this ship has been redesigned and refitted according to the new standards of the company and offers larger, bright and comfortable spaces. MS Van Gogh is 110 metres long by 11.4 metres wide with 54 staterooms carrying upto to 105 passengers. In terms of decoration, the colour combination of gray blue and orange creates a lot of style and elegance. In a nod to the artist whose name it takes, the ship showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The patterns of the fabrics as well as the dressing of the bar follow the techniques developed by Van Gogh: impressionism and pointillism. The two main common areas are located on the upper deck. At the front, the lounge / bar and at the back, the restaurant where all meals will be served during the cruise. The 20 cabins on the upper deck have French balconies and the 34 cabins on the main deck have windows. On the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.
November 2026
Calendar shows the cheapest cabin that day. The table below is the full list.
| Origin | Start date | Interior | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 22 Nov 2026Sunday | NA | £1,449 | NA | NA | |
| Gatwick | 30 Mar 2027Tuesday | NA | £2,429 | NA | NA | |
| Gatwick | 18 Jun 2027Friday | NA | £2,799 | NA | NA | |
| Gatwick | 6 Aug 2027Friday | NA | £2,529 | NA | NA | |
| Gatwick | 21 Nov 2027Sunday | NA | £1,599 | NA | NA |
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