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8-day river cruise · France

Burgundy and Provence

Getting you there

Flights into Arles and home from Lyon, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Arles · embark
  Arrive at the Marseille Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship docked in Arles.
• Day 2Arles · embark · included: Arles Walking Tour
  Explore a sun-drenched Provençal town today with an allure all its own. Known for its remarkable Roman ruins, Arles so inspired Van Gogh that he painted some 200 paintings there.
• Day 3Avignon · embark · included: Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes, Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit, Let's Go: Biking to the Chartreuse
  The walled city of Avignon is one of the most fascinating towns in southern France, with a host of historic gems to explore—including the fortress residence of rebellious popes who broke from Rome and once lived and ruled here.
• Day 4Viviers · embark · included: Village Day: Ardèches
  An enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, Viviers has a long and storied past that goes back more than 1,600 years—and a splendid architectural heritage to match.
• Day 5Tain-l’Hermitage (Tournon) · embark · included: Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting, Let's Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting
  If you love fine wine, you’ll love the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage.
• Day 6Lyon · embark · included: Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, Let's Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour
  Ancient Lyon is a city of tantalizing contrasts, from Roman roots to stunning modern architecture and plenty of Renaissance flair in between. There's much to explore here, from the city's bike paths to the silk weavers' secret passageways.
• Day 7Mâcon (Beaune) · embark · included: Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices
  The pace of life is decidedly more relaxed in Burgundy, where endless rows of grapes hang heavy on the vine. The capital of the region’s wine trade, Beaune is renowned for its history, beauty, and highly prized wine, as well as its medieval-era hospital—the Hospices de Beaune.
• Day 8Lyon · disembark
  If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can continue your adventure with an extension to Paris.

Uniworld's included excursions are hosted by English-speaking local experts; where a day offers a choice, the options run at the same time and are booked on board at no extra cost. Optional extras are Uniworld's Masterpiece Collection. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Facts from Uniworld River Cruises' official pages; subject to change.