Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)

Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Visit Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, which sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Explore the Mâconnais area and sample Chardonnay, the famous wine of the region, with a tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, is the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historic Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Enjoy your two last nights in France on the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea—a perfect ending to this once-in-a-lifetime European river cruise!

Every Season. A Different Perspective.
From the warmth of summer to the gentle transitions of fall and spring, this journey through the South of France takes on a distinct character in every season. You can enjoy hands on summer apricot harvests, fragrant flower picking and oil distillation, fall wine-harvest experiences or pastry demonstrations inspired by each season’s freshest flavors.
Seasonal light and landscapes bring fresh perspectives to vineyard-lined valleys, riverside villages, and France’s celebrated art of living. It’s a classic route that’s been beautifully curated to reveal new depths of Burgundy and Provence throughout the year.