9 Reasons to Try River Cruising
12/04/2017 · By Persephone Hallow
River cruising is becoming ever more popular, and here are 9 reasons to try it for yourself with one of our tours.
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2025 Tour code: LRR25
About the tour
Discover the timeless elegance of France's beautiful Rhône. Join our exclusive cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Provence, where you'll uncover a rich tapestry of experiences, with a unique focus on the region's culinary prowess.
Indulge in the finest Burgundy wines in Beaune, savor the gastronomic delights of Lyon, and explore the City of Popes, Avignon. From the steam-powered allure of the Train de l'Ardèche to the enchanting landscapes of the Ardèche Gorge, every experience is a wonderful discovery.
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Itinerary
We meet at London St Pancras where we join the Eurostar to the French capital of Paris, before connecting with the regional service to the picturesque city of Lyon. Here we board our luxurious ship, the MS Amadeus Provence. We have time to settle into our cabins before we enjoy a welcome cocktail, which you could take on the sun deck as we admire Lyon's colourful townhouses and cosmopolitan streets. Later, we enjoy dinner together before setting sail for Chalon-sur-Saône.
*If you would like to travel by air, view our Fly & Cruise option here.
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4.5 / 5 · 107 reviews
V Butler
Submitted 13/Sep
Crew, cabin, food excellent. 140 passengers with four coaches for daily excursions with varying mobility fitness not addressed. Better to have graded fitness for each coach. Sun deck regularly unavailable with so many locks/bridges to negotiate, leaving two small outside places. (One always being used by a chain smoker making it unpleasant for other people to use!)
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Catharina Bekker
Submitted 10/Sep
The whole trip was excellent. All Great Railways Staffa, managers were professional and helpful. The local guides were very informative and really made a difference when we visited the Towns , museums and the Camargue Delta.
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Ernie Grice
Submitted 10/Sep
Pace of tours was a bit rushed at times but otherwise splendid.
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Colin Rowe
Submitted 10/Sep
Expensiv, Comfort and food excellent. Excursions well organised. Guides mostly excellent.
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P Harvey
Submitted 10/Sep
Lovely holiday, food was good plenty of choices staff really friendly and always helpful. Lorraine and Judy were brilliant and always there if we had any problems.
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Ian Richardson
Submitted 9/Sep
This cruise is an ideal way to get familiarised with key towns and cities of the lower Rhone, enhanced by a variety of excursions.
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