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All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with dinner at Paul Bocuse's (port-to-port cruise)

Discover the authentic Provence combining style and refinement, a cruise brimming with splendid scenery and great food as well as a once-in-a-lifetime evening at a Paul Bocuse restaurant.

Trip code : LMY_PP2

Duration : 7 days

Destination : LYON - ARLES(2) - VIVIERS - TAIN L'HERMITAGE - COLLONGES-AU-MONT-D'OR

Travel Dates :2021

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Colorful Provence
  • The scenery and traditions of the Camargue
  • The Luberon Region and its hilltop villages
  • Optional dinner at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant(1-4)
  • Discover(1):
    • The Camargue and its customs
    • Avignon and the imposing Papal Palace
    • The village of Gordes and the Sénanque Abbey(3)
    • The Gorges de l’Ardèche, the most beautiful canyon in Europe
    • The Cité du Chocolat in Tain l’Hermitage
    • Lyon and a tasting of fine food at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon(5)

DAY 1
LYON

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4 p.m. Once everyone is on board, we’ll cast off to the south. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we’ll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise through the night.

DAY 2
ARLES(2) - THE CAMARGUE

We’ll spend the morning cruising through the gorgeous French countryside. Once we arrive in Arles, join us for an excursion to the Camargue. We’ll visit a manade, where bulls are raised and horses are trained, to learn about the various traditions in the area.

Feel free to take a walk around Arles this evening to take in the sites.

DAY 3
ARLES(2) - AVIGNON - VIVIERS

We’ll begin to cruise early in the morning towards Avignon. Join us for a guided tour of the Papal Palace. Take a step back in time as you stroll through the immense halls, contemplate the beauty of the chapels, and visit the papal apartments.

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Join us for an excursion to Gordes and a tour of the Sénanque Abbey(3). A community of Cistercian monks has been living in the Sénanque Abbey since 1148. They follow the Rule of Saint Benedict in the purest tradition, dedicating their lives to prayer and labor.

We’ll then spend the afternoon cruising to Viviers. This evening, join us for a guided tour of the city. We’ll spend the night on board.

DAY 4
VIVIERS - GORGES DE L'ARDÈCHE - TAIN L'HERMITAGE

Set out on a visit to the Gorges de l’Ardèche with us this morning. This panoramic tour from the comfortable seat of a coach will bring you to the heart of the treasures found in the area. After our tour, we’ll return on board the ship in La Voulte and continue our cruise towards Tain-l’Hermitage,

On arrival, we’ll leave on foot for the Cité du Chocolat where we’ll indulge in a tasting of course! Tonight is our festive gala evening.

DAY 5
TAIN L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - COLLONGES-AU-MONT-D'OR

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Vienne. Enjoy some free time on your own exploring the city, before we set out once again towards Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or.

Join us for an optional, extraordinary French gastronomic experience at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges (reservation mandatory before departure).(4) This will be a singular experience in an exceptional setting where you’ll be able to relish in out-of-this-world courses prepared by some of the most renowned chefs. At the end of our delicious evening, we’ll return on board the ship.

DAY 6
COLLONGES-AU-MONT-D'OR - LYON

We’ll begin to cruise early in the morning towards Lyon. Enjoy some free time this morning.

In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the city and a tasting at Paul Bocuse’s Les Halles de Lyon(5). We’ll cross through the city and go up Fourvière Hill to the white basilica, the best place to take in the view. Then we’ll head over to Vieux Lyon. We’ll then stop off at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon to enjoy a snack of local sausage and cheese, topped off with a lovely glass of wine*. After our excursion, we will return on board the ship. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

DAY 7
LYON

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

***Important Note***

For operational reasons and passenger safety, Tweet World Travel and its suppliers reserve the right to change, vary, modify or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the tour/cruise as considered necessary.

This Cruise is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.

All of our cruises/excursion require a reasonable level of fitness. Every traveller on our cruises is required the ability to walk around sights on uneven surfaces in both urban and rural / mountainous areas unaided. You will be getting on and off cruises, coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

Please read our cruise itinerary carefully for outline of activities to help you select the right holiday for you.

Important notes:
• All persons must be fit and physically able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/packages/tours /cruise etc. as outlined in the itinerary.

• All parties acknowledge the physical demands and hazards involved in the tour or cruise they will be undertaking and have chosen to participate at their own risk.
We provide a wealth of dining experiences and venues. Most meals during the cruises are onboard or at famous restaurants during excursion, with the menus handpicked and planned to highlight a perfect mix of Local and Western cuisines.

• Meals onboard are a cultural culinary experience: Continental breakfast buffets with a rich menu are offered daily, while lunch and dinner are set menus.

• Gala evening: The gala evening is a long-awaited tradition in the world of cruising. This is the night we like to dress up, although no dress code is imposed. The crew all in their dress uniform, are presented to the passengers who are invited have a pre-dinner drink with the captain in the company of the purser, and the head chef.

Note: It is your responsibility to notify us of any dietary requests/requirements. We will do our best to meet your request/requirements, however, cannot guarantee that it can always be accommodated.
The currency accepted on board is the local currency or US dollar. You can pay in dollars or using an international credit/debit card (Visa and MasterCard) at the end of the cruise. It is recommended to have some local currency or US dollars in cash with you during your cruises.
A range of activities and entertainment are provided on board:

• Before dinner, games and quizzes are hosted by our entertainers in the lounge bar

• On the sun deck, where you can stroll alone, be with family or friends or sit comfortably in the sun loungers, gymnastics sessions are organised in the morning whilst enjoying the magnificent views of the landscapes that pass by.

• The panoramic lounge bar, the library and the "piano bar"
• Depend on the destination, lectures on subjects related to the history and geography of the places visited, are offered in the lounge bar.

• Some evenings, the dance floor of the lounge bar comes to life with musical evenings, folk groups or singers

• Some cruises have variety evenings where the crew members reveal their hidden talents are also provided.
All cabins are air-conditioned and double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom

• Triple Share: Available upon request
• Bedding Configuration: Double or twin bedding (subject to availability).
• Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms: Not Available
• Laundry service: Not Available
• Wi-Fi: All the cruise is equipped with free Wi-Fi available in all lounges / bars and receptions. For some destination it is available in the cabin.
After purchase, you will receive a Booking Confirmation and Passenger Information Form by email. Within 24 hours of purchase you need to send us a copy of your passport together with your Passenger Information Form.

After purchase, you are required to make a deposit or full payment for your order. Please note most of our deposit is non-refundable. Please check your booking and your invoice for the Terms and Conditions which apply specifically to your booking.

If you would like to cancel your booking, please refer to our cancellation terms.

Please note:
• Any special requests, preferences MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form
• Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges
Safety Net Protection is not included in our tour/cruise packages. If you wish to purchase safety net protection, an additional fee of $105 per person will be incurred. This is only valid for a one-time use (claim).

Safety Net Protection enables passengers to amend their tour and/or river cruise 15 days prior to departure, to another tour/cruise to the same destination, departing in the same year (once only) without any applicable cancellation charges or penalties.

The new tour/cruise must be at the same cost or higher but cannot be at lower cost than the initial cruise/ tour booked. If the passenger chooses the higher cost option, then the additional difference amount must be paid. However, no modifications shall be accepted less than 15 days prior to departure.

Important notes:
• Safety Net Protection is payable immediately at the time of making the deposit payment. Once purchased, Safety Net Protection is not refundable
• Safety Net Protection does not apply for airfares or third-party fees and charges.
• Safety Net Protection allows for amendment ONLY, not cancellation.
• You will be responsible for all your personal belongings while on the tours. It is your responsibility to make sure your room is secure.
Tipping is not compulsory and is not included in this cruise. We believe that if you choose to tip, you should only pay for the service you receive.

In general, tipping is widely accepted as a way to show your appreciation of good service but is not compulsory. Tipping is expected and often makes up a large part of people's wages.

• If travel on a river cruises and happy with the services provided by your crews and service onboard. Recommended tips - For the crew members on board the ship - $10US per day per passenger.

• If you are happy with services provided by your tour guides and drivers, a tip is appreciated. Recommended tips - For the guides and drivers - $6US per day per passenger.
You must carry your own luggage from/to the coach and to/from the hotel or cruise. The driver/crews and his assistance will assist with the uploading/off-loading of your luggage.

Please note:

• You will be responsible for all your personal belongings while on the tours/cruises. It is your responsibility to make sure your room/cabin is secure.

• Tweet World Travel will not be liable for any loss or damage to your luggage or other personal belongings.
Our products DO NOT include Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is not included in our cruises and shore excursions.

For your protection, we strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance for your travel arrangements (without limitation) that include coverage for medical expenses, loss of luggage, cruise, land content and airfare charges that may occur.

You need to provide us your Travel Insurance details upon booking, or at least before 30 days prior to your departure.

If you do not have travel insurance prior to your departure, we retain the rights to refuse boarding/joining our tours or cruises. We might refund / provide travel credits for you, less any unrecoverable fees including but not limited to admin fees, visas fees, other suppliers’ cancellation fees. We won’t be held liable for any costs associated with this matter.
FAQ & Travel Blog

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Please note:  this cruise doesn’t include the entry visa for the country it travels to. Make sure you have acquired a valid visa before travelling and joining the cruise. Check whether a single entry or multiple entry visa is required/ available.

When assisting with an international travel booking, we assume that all travellers in the booking have a valid Passport and Visas to enter to the country it travels to. Passports must be valid for the countries through which a ship or tour passes. It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure the validity and conformity of their passport/Visas.

It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure that the travellers have the valid visas and/or correct visa type to enter the destination country they are travelling to. Travellers might need to present the visas at multiple checkpoints and may be refused to fly out of their countries, if the visa documents cannot be presented. If such an event occurs, we won’t be liable and the travellers will be deemed as “no-show”. Please check our Terms & Conditions for penalty for “no-show”.

Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate for up-to-date information.

Important Note:

  • All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and most countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine‐readable passport.
  • Some countries require visas and re‐entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities.
  • It is your sole responsibility if any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not satisfying the requirements of those authorities.
CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 4 - 2021

Included in tour package Lyon and tasting at the Halles Paul Bocuse Gastronomic dinner at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Gordes and

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 729 AUD

On-board : 852 AUD

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CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 4 - 2021

Included in tour package The Camargue Gordes and Sénanque Abbey Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Gastronomic dinner at Pa

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 729 AUD

On-board : 852 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 2 - 2021

Included in tour package The Camargue Avignon and the Papal Palace Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Gastronomic dinner at Paul B

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 684 AUD

On-board : 796 AUD

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CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 3 - 2021

Included in tour package The Camargue Gordes and Sénanque Abbey Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Lyon and tasting at the

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 442 AUD

On-board : 516 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 1 - 2021

Included in tour package The Camargue Avignon and the Papal Palace Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Lyon and tasting at the Hall

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 396 AUD

On-board : 460 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 1 - 2022

Included in tour package The Camargue Avignon and the Papal Palace Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Lyon and tasting at the Hall

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 400 AUD

On-board : 465 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 3 - 2022

Included in tour package The Camargue Gordes and Sénanque Abbey Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Lyon and tasting at the

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 449 AUD

On-board : 522 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 2 - 2022

Included in tour package The Camargue Avignon and the Papal Palace Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Gastronomic dinner at Paul B

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 687 AUD

On-board : 801 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE 4 - 2022

Included in tour package The Camargue Gordes and Sénanque Abbey Viviers The Gorges de l'Ardèche Tain L'Hermitage and the Cité du Chocolat Gastronomic dinner at Pa

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 736 AUD

On-board : 858 AUD

1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Gorges de l'Ardèche

Set off on a panoramic tour by coach to the Ardeche Gorges, an area which abounds with wonderful dramatic and unspoilt natural scenery. Your breath will be taken away by the views of the mountain reli

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 82 AUD

On-board : 91 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Lyon and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

Join us on a guided tour of Lyon. We’ll cross through the city and go up Fourvière Hill to the white basilica, the best place to take in the view. Then we’ll head over to Vieux Lyon

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 91 AUD

On-board : 101 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
La Cité du Chocolat in Tain l'Hermitage

We'll leave on foot for the Cité du Chocolat in Tain l'Hermitage. Come and explore, smell and taste chocolate in all of its forms at the Valrhona discovery center. During the tour of ou

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 50 AUD

On-board : 55 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Viviers

You will leave the boat on foot for a guided tour of Viviers. The third largest protected sector in the Rhône Alpes regions, residence of bishops since the 5th century, Viviers, a small town wit

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 37 AUD

On-board : 40 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Touring the Camargue and visiting a manade