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7 Night Sensations of Lyon and Provence Cruise from Marseille
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed: Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 from Marseille, France
Ended: Saturday, Jun 8, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Jun 1, 2024
departure of the Emerald Liberte. If Emerald Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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You will be met at the airport in Marseille and transferred to the Emerald Liberte Luxury ship in Arles where you will be welcomed by your Captain and crew. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.
Day 2 - Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Arles, France
Join your local guide for a walking tour showcasing the highlights of the city, in particular, the 2,000-year-old Roman Amphitheatre still in use today, which was originally built to hold 20,000 spectators in the style of the Colosseum in Rome.; EmeraldPLUS: Provencale dinner hosted by local Chef Fabien Morreale; DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence (extra expense)
Day 3 - Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Avignon, France
Avignon has a rich history from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of the popes and later central to the French Revolution. Although a fortified town, it is the Papal Palace which stands more secure on a hill in the centre of town; its walls are 17-18 feet thick. Your guided walk with a local guide takes you through this historic centre strolling the cobbled laneways and browsing the shops, overlooking the famous Pont d'Avignon.; EmeraldACTIVE: Guided active hike in Avignon; EmeraldACTIVE: Yoga lesson onboard; DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Pont du Gard (extra expense)
Day 4 - Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Viviers, France
Arrive in Viviers, a town which still has a lot of flare. Viviers is also the home of one of France's oldest cathedrals. Join an included city tour exploring all the architectural heritage of this quaint town.; EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive tasting onboard; DiscoverMORE: Tour to Grignan (extra expense)
Day 5 - Wednesday - Jun 5, 2024
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Join your local guide for a walking tour of Tournon, which is dominated by the 16th-century castle and Roman ruins, and is nestled in the valley near the steep slopes of the Massif Central, France's 3rd-largest mountain range. The area has a long tradition in winemaking, including the renowned wine growing centre of Tain-l'Hermitage across the river.; EmeraldACTIVE: Guided active walk through vineyards; EmeraldPLUS: Regional wine taste onboard; EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour to Glun
Day 6 - Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Lyon, France
Lyon is France's third-largest city, a former Roman capital positioned at the conference of the Rhone and Saone rivers, which is steeped in history. Today take part on the guided tour of Lyon, which starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Lyon's hilltop church, with stunning views over the town. Then pass by the recently re-discovered Roman amphitheatre and walk through the cobbled streets of the gastronomic old town including the secret laneways. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour of Lyon.; EmeraldACTIVE: Guided Bike Tour; DiscoverMORE: Tour to Perouges (extra expense)
Day 7 - Friday - Jun 7, 2024
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Bus Travel
Beaune, France
Bus Travel
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Chalon-Sur-Saone is best known as the birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy's wine region. Travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune, where we visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest examples of French fifteenth-century architecture. Marvel at the multicoloured roofs of this former hospital, now a museum, which has become one of the symbols of Burgundy.
Day 8 - Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Lyon, France
After breakfast disembark your river cruise ship in Lyon and transfer to airport for your onward or homebound flight.
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