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7-Nights CRUISE ON BOARD OF THE VIVA VOYAGE
Charming South of France
(VOYA21)
€1,595
Travel two of France's most beautiful and majestic rivers: the Saône and the Rhône. In Lyon, you'll first set course for Chalon-sur-Saône on the Saône, as the impressive and vineyard-influenced riverscapes in Tournus and Mâcon are a must-see. Back in Lyon, we continue our journey on the Rhône south to Arles. This much in advance: this trip will leave you in awe, especially (river) scenery: in the Rhône Valley (Vallée du Rhône) you will glide past vineyards, sunflower fields, orchards, Provençal lavender fields and high, small villages on impressive rocky outcrops.
As you continue, you will encounter the rivers Ardèche, Isère, Drôme and further south, Aigues and Ouvèze. After the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, world famous for its excellent wine, you will reach Avignon, where you will also anchor until the next day. The following day, you will head to Arles, where many preserved remains will give you a picture of the Roman Empire.
AlWAYS WITH YOU: OUR VIVA ALL-INCLUSIVE
- Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at your seat) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times
- All-day high-quality, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from the entire bar menu (including soft drinks, juices, a variety of specialty coffees, tea, cocoa, sparkling wine, Aperol, white wine, red wine, rosé, champagne, various beers, long drinks, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs)
- High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates, macarons and various teas
- Daily freshly stocked mini-bar in the cabin
- Greeting champagne in the cabin
- Reusable VIVA water bottle
- WLAN and gratuities
Please note the following itinerary change for the period from 23.05. to 30.05: Lyon - Chalon-sur-Saône - Mâcon - Lyon - Tournon - Avignon - Arles.
Lyon
Till today Lyon, the second largest city in France, stands in the tourist shadow of the French capital Paris. However, this is completely unjustified. If you travel to Lyon in France, you will experience a wonderful mix of a historic old town, excellent cuisine, numerous festivals and picturesque surroundings. Strolling through the alleys of Lyon's old town is a real pleasure. In the medieval and Renaissance style streets and alleys, you can discover something new at every corner. A special feature of Lyon are the so-called "traboules" - passageways and staircases that allow passage through buildings and courtyards from one street to another. Due to its extensive historic fabric, large parts of Lyon are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The best view of this beautiful city can be enjoyed from the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Gastronomy is also very important in the city on the Rhone. In the home of Paul Bocuse, you can dine excellently in more than 2,000 restaurants. In combination with the excellent wines from the surrounding area, you eat in Lyon like God in France.
Chalon-sur-Saôn
Chalon-sur-Saône is a French city located directly on the Saône River with about 45,000 inhabitants. This makes the city the largest by population in the department of Saône-et-Loire and the second largest city in Burgundy. The city of Chalon-sur-Saône is famous as the birthplace of photography. Connected with it is also the most famous citizen of Chalon-sur-Saône - Joseph Nicéphore Nièpce. Because of his inventions in the field of photography there is a museum at the "Quai des Messageries". In this museum you can see more than two million photographs, numerous artifacts, photo cameras and other photographic equipment from the past of photography.The city is very suitable as a stop on a river cruise. Chalon-sur-Saône is located directly on the banks of the Saône River, at the terminus of the Canal du Centre. The city's river port is home to the market for western Bresse, grains as well as regional wines.One of the city's attractions is the Cathedral of St. Vincent, the main part of which dates from the 12th to 15th centuries, with other elements dating back to the 8th century. Another highlight is the well-preserved old town around the cathedral of St. Vincent.In the whole country Chalon-sur-Saône is famous for the theater festival "Chalon dans la rue". The street festival has been held annually since 1986 in mid-July in the historic old town with street performers from home and abroad.
Mâcon
Located directly on the Saône River, Mâcon is a great getaway destination on a river cruise through France's unique river landscape. Already in the Middle Ages, the city had great importance due to its good strategic location, for example as the capital of Burgundy. Tourist highlights are the historic buildings. These include several palaces worth seeing, such as the town house or the prefecture building. The old cathedral of St. Vincent, first built in the 6th century, was destroyed during the revolution and rebuilt between 1810 and 1816 at the Place St. Vincent. Another unusual feature and a worthwhile destination is a dwelling house built of wood between 1490 and 1510. A large number of carved wooden figures make this building a rarity worth seeing.
Tournon
Tournon is a French commune in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with about 10,000 inhabitants. The Rhône River is one of the longest rivers in the country, flowing through the town. Vernon Castle is partially listed and offers a museum. It was in the castle that François de France, heir to the French throne, died in the 16th century. Traces of the nobility can still be discovered in the old town, which invites visitors to stroll around. The Jardin d'Eden lives up to its name.
Avignon
Who doesn't know it, the French folk song "Sur le Pontd'Avignon", which made the town on the left bank of the Rhône world-famous ? But its true importance Avignonacquired in the 14th century, when the pope was forced to leave the city due to war. Century, when the Pope because of warlike unrest seeked exile there. True to the motto "Where the Pope is, there is Rome" dawned a brilliant period of prosperity, which was accompanied by the construction of Gothic monasteries and churches. The monumental Papal Palace resembles with its jagged parapets and gecurving towers of a fortress and serves as a unique backdropfor an annual theater festival. But it attracts not only artinterested, but also gourmets in the picturesque lavender landscape of Provence.
Arles
Roman relics, medieval evidence and romaniche architecture: Arles invites you to travel through the eras and stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the threshold to eternity. At the gates of the "little Rome" makes itself tothat the natural landscape Camargue with pink flamingos, white wild horses and wide sand dunes wide. Already van Gogh let himself be inspired by the color play of Provence and be seduced by the southern flair of the city. Art lovers can follow the traces of the master thanks to marked routes and stop at the famous "night café" at Place du Forum. Today the former seat of government of Emperor Barbarossa a place full of possibilities, where monumental buildings with motheir museums are in harmony.
ALWAYS WITH YOU
Our VIVA All-Inclusive
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Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.
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All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages; have a look at our bar menu
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High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match
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daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin
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A warm welcome with a welcome champagne - here's to a wonderful stay on board
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Selected beauty products from RITUALS
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Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed reception
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Tips for the entire crew
VIVA VOYAGE
The VIVA VOYAGE invites 152 guests to enjoy and relax in its 76 cabins. The cabins on the Diamond and Ruby Decks all have French balconies, inviting guests to enjoy the passing scenery from the comfort of their beds. The Diamond Deck features mostly twin cabins, which are 15 m² in size, and four 19 m²size Junior Suites. The Ruby Deck also has mostly 15 m² large twin cabins and additionally two 19 m² large Junior Suites. The Emerald Deck has 15 m² large twin cabins and one 19 m² large Junior Suite, all of which have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, beauty products by RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. An elevator connects the lobby with the restaurant, the Ruby and the Diamond Deck. To the Emerald Deck 6 steps lead down.
COMMISSIONING
2005
LENGTH / WIDTH
110 / 11
DECKS
3
CREW
36
PASSENGERS
152
DECK PLAN
Bookable Excursions
Please note that not all excursions listed here may be available on your itinerary. You will receive further information about the bookable excursions with your travel documents as well as on board.
