Winding through the Swiss Alps and down through the most beautiful of French wine country, each Rhône River cruise itinerary on our list invites you to explore one of the most scenic regions of Europe. Not only does it have incredible views all around, but you'll have the opportunity to explore immersive cultures, including the "food capital of France" -- Lyon and one of the most historic cities of the Roman Catholic faith -- Avignon. The Rhône River creates one of the most popular regions of France. With countless travelers visiting each year to take in the sights, sample the wines, and explore the history, these European river cruises can't be missed.
Lyon, France
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Sail into Historic French Wine CountryWhen you choose one of our Rhone River cruises, you'll sail right into one of the most famous wine regions in France, let alone the world. Known as the Côtes du Rhône, this region has received the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) certification from the French government, which serves to protect the area and soil it sits on.
The wines that come from the Côtes du Rhône vary more than other places, like Bordeaux, which features almost all red wines. Rhône grapes and the wines they create can be red, white, or even rosé, but the most common varietal is Grenache. The wines created from Grenache grapes often come out with a berry-forward, spicy taste. Along each of our Rhône River cruise itineraries, you'll have the chance to travel directly through the Côtes du Rhône and sample its wine.
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Lyon & ProvenceExperience history in Avignon, where you'll find one of the most important cities to the Catholic faith and the Palace of the Popes. From Avignon, sail off to Arles -- the past home of famous post-impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh. You'll have the opportunity to paint just like van Gogh once did. Just a half hour away, you'll find the "most Roman city outside of Italy," Nîmes, France. WIth places like the Les Arènes amphitheater and the Pont du Gard bridge, this area of France is sure to impress. Travel through the Côtes du Rhône to the likes of food-loving Lyon and Tournon. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to soak in the rich French cultures -- and hopefully some of the fantastic wine too. This cruise also features a reverse itinerary, where you'll travel from Lyon to Avignon.
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Ports of Call: Avignon, France | Arles, France | Viviers, France | Tournon, France | Lyon, France
Price: From $2,199 to $7,799
2022 Sailing dates (Avignon to lyon)
Apr 10
Jul 3
Jul 26
Aug 23
Sep 7
Oct 25
Nov 15
Jul 3
Jul 26
Aug 23
Sep 7
Oct 25
Nov 15
2022 sailing dates (lyon to avignon)
Mar 20
May 1
Aug 7
May 1
Aug 7
2023 Sailing dates (avignon to lyon)
Mar 21
Apr 23
May 9
Jul 11
Apr 23
May 9
Jul 11
2023 sailing dates (lyon to avignon)
Jun 11
Jul 4
Jul 9
Aug 22
Oct 1
Oct 29
Jul 4
Jul 9
Aug 22
Oct 1
Oct 29
Idyllic RhôneBegin your journey in the Mediterranean French commune of Tarascon, where you'll board one of Scenic's luxury Space-Ships to sail along the best of the Rhône River. Visit Avignon with its famed Palace of the Popes. Explore the architecture, wine, and history of Viviers, Vienne, and Mâcon. Finally, end your journey in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France. With countless cathedrals, great wine, and lots more, this all-inclusive Scenic cruise is a must. This cruise also features a reverse itinerary, where you'll travel from Lyon to Tarascon.
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Ports of Call: Tarascon, France | Avignon, France | Viviers, France | Vienne, France | Mâcon, France | Lyon, France
Price: From $5,395 to $8,661
2022 Sailing dates (Tarascon to lyon)
Apr 28 - May 5
Sep 3 - Sep 10
Sep 3 - Sep 10
2022 sailing dates (Lyon to Tarascon)
Apr 21 - Apr 28
Aug 27 - Sep 3
Aug 27 - Sep 3
2023 Sailing dates (Tarascon to lyon)
Apr 28 - May 5
Jul 21 - Jul 28
Sep 3 - Sep 10
Jul 21 - Jul 28
Sep 3 - Sep 10
2023 sailing dates (Lyon to Tarascon)
Apr 21 - Apr 28
Jul 14 - Jul 21
Aug 27 - Sep 3
Jul 14 - Jul 21
Aug 27 - Sep 3
Burgundy & ProvenceOne of Uniworld's most popular cruises, this sailing invites you to see the same countrysides and cities that artists like van Gogh and Cézanne once took inspiration from. The journey takes you into the heart of one of the world's most notable wine regions, the Côtes du Rhône. It all begins in Avignon, once the seat of power in the Catholic church, before heading to several French communes, each with its own unique cultures, foods, and histories. After visiting places like the Pont du Gard and multiple Roman ruins, you'll continue on to Beaune, the epicenter of Burgundy wine. End the journey upon reaching Lyon, where you'll have the chance to sample foods and even more wines from the gastronomic capital of France.
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Ports of Call: Avignon, France | Tarascon (Arles), France | Viviers, France | Tournon (Tain-l’Hermitage), France | Mâcon (Beaune), France | Lyon, France
Price: From $2,199 to $11,699
2022 Sailing dates (Avignon to Lyon)
Mar 27
Apr 10
Apr 24
May 8
May 22
Jun 5
Jun 19
Jul 3
Jul 17
Jul 31
Aug 14
Aug 28
Sep 11
Sep 25
Oct 9
Oct 23
Nov 6
Apr 10
Apr 24
May 8
May 22
Jun 5
Jun 19
Jul 3
Jul 17
Jul 31
Aug 14
Aug 28
Sep 11
Sep 25
Oct 9
Oct 23
Nov 6
2022 sailing dates (Lyon to Avignon)
Mar 20
Apr 3
Apr 17
May 1
May 15
Jun 12
Jun 26
Jul 10
Jul 24
Aug 7
Aug 21
Sep 4
Sep 18
Oct 2
Oct 16
Oct 30
Apr 3
Apr 17
May 1
May 15
Jun 12
Jun 26
Jul 10
Jul 24
Aug 7
Aug 21
Sep 4
Sep 18
Oct 2
Oct 16
Oct 30
2023 Sailing dates (Avignon to Lyon)
Mar 19
Apr 2
Apr 16
Apr 30
May 14
May 28
Jun 11
Jun 25
Jul 9
Jul 23
Aug 6
Aug 20
Sep 3
Oct 1
Oct 15
Oct 29
Apr 2
Apr 16
Apr 30
May 14
May 28
Jun 11
Jun 25
Jul 9
Jul 23
Aug 6
Aug 20
Sep 3
Oct 1
Oct 15
Oct 29
2023 sailing dates (Lyon to Avignon)
Mar 26
Apr 9
Apr 23
May 7
May 21
Jun 4
Jun 18
Jul 2
Jul 16
Jul 30
Aug 13
Aug 27
Sep 10
Oct 8
Oct 22
Nov 5
Apr 9
Apr 23
May 7
May 21
Jun 4
Jun 18
Jul 2
Jul 16
Jul 30
Aug 13
Aug 27
Sep 10
Oct 8
Oct 22
Nov 5
Cruise aboard the Best Rhône River cruise lines
Each of our top cruise lines -- Viking River Cruises, Scenic River Cruises, and Uniworld River Cruises -- makes the Rhône journey with these Swiss and French voyages. Aboard their luxury cruise ships, you'll have access to all kinds of world-class amenities, like restaurants helmed by professional chefs, educational lectures, and rooms outfitted with the features of a five star hotel.
More often than not, each of our cruise lines will embark or disembark in Lyon, the unofficial gastronomic capital of France. With a seemingly endless amount of wonderful food to sample, Rhône River cruises from Lyon will always leave you with fond memories and a full stomach. From Lyon, a host of possibilities await. See the rest of our Rhône River cities just below.