Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence River Cruise - MS William Shakespeare7 nights, call for pricing

MS William Shakespeare

21 Sep - 28 Sep 2023

Departs
Lyon
Arrives
Avignon

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Itinerary

From the lush slopes of the scenic winelands to the sun-baked hills of Provence and the wild beauty of the Ardèche Gorges to the medieval splendour of Avignon, enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France. We start in France’s gastronomic capital and explore the beautiful Saône and Rhône rivers, the preferred route of traders and invaders alike since the dawn of recorded history. Everywhere there are reminders of the Romans and the greatest empire of the ancient world. You will be staggered by the engineering genius of the amphitheatre at Arles and the huge aqueduct at the Pont du Gard. Avignon was the seat of the Papacy during medieval times, heralding a century of greatness crowned by the absorbing Papal Palace and its stunning renaissance art collection. Van Gogh created arguably his greatest works in Provence and all this is set in some of France’s most stunning natural beauty – all waiting to be discovered on this wonderful cruise.

Day 1
Lyon, France 21 Sep 2023
Day 2
Lyon, France 22 Sep 2023
Day 3
Day 4
Vienne, France 24 Sep 2023
Day 5
Viviers, France 25 Sep 2023
Day 6
Tarascon, France 26 Sep 2023
Day 7
Avignon, France 27 Sep 2023
Day 8
Avignon, France 28 Sep 2023

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MS William Shakespeare

We are proud to showcase here the state-of-the-art, five-star MS William Shakespeare – launched in 2014.

Specially commissioned and designed to our exacting specifications, she is, without doubt, one of the world’s finest river cruise ships. We have worked tirelessly with one of Europe’s most experienced and respected luxury shipbuilders, Veka Group, to create the perfect ship, featuring many unique, ground breaking innovations. The finest of materials have been used in construction with virtually no expense spared; its sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods, highly polished brass and wrought iron fittings, thick pile high-quality carpets, luxuriously comfortable deep armchairs and settees will absolutely delight you. In addition the ship’s spacious layout, subtle and tasteful lighting, elegant décor, luxurious cabins and excellent facilities are undoubtedly the very best on cruise ships today.

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Riviera Travel

At Riviera Travel, we're as passionate about travel as you are. That,s why we've spent 33 years discovering the destinations you'll love, and putting holidays you thought you could only dream of within reach.

Every itinerary has been meticulously crafted by our team of travel experts and provides fascinating perspectives on the culture, history, gastronomy, art and architecture of the places we visit. And much like a well-told story, every detail is carefully considered, from the stops we make to the routes we take. We ensure there's ample free time and unguided visits, so you can continue exploring at your own pace.

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