Cruise itinerary
7-Night Rhone Cruise from Lyon
7 nights · Rhone · 6 ports of call
7-night Rhone cruise aboard AmaKristina, departing Lyon and calling at Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon, Arles and Tarascon-sur-Rhone.
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At a glance
- Ship
- AmaKristina
- Cruise line
- AmaWaterways
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Rhone · Europe
- Departs
- Lyon
- Returns
- Avignon
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lyon
A French city at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers, long regarded as the country's gastronomic capital. Its Renaissance old town hides covered passages called traboules, while the Fourvière basilica crowns the hill above the two rivers.
- Vieux Lyon traboules
- Fourvière Basilica
- Bouchon dining
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Tournon-sur-Rhône
A small town on the Rhône in southern France, facing the steep Hermitage vineyards across the river at Tain. A medieval castle overlooks the water, and the surrounding northern Rhône slopes are known for their Syrah wines.
- Hermitage vineyards
- Hilltop château
- Rhône wines
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Arles
A Provençal town on the Rhône River in southern France, ringed by Roman monuments. Its great amphitheatre still hosts events, and the surrounding light and streets inspired the painter Van Gogh during his year in the town.
- Roman amphitheatre
- Van Gogh sites
- Place du Forum
- Day7
Tarascon-sur-Rhone
- Day8
Avignon
A walled city on the Rhône in Provence, southern France, once the seat of medieval popes. The vast Palais des Papes dominates the centre, and the broken Pont d'Avignon reaches partway across the river below the ramparts.
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d'Avignon
- City ramparts
Upcoming departures
- 5 Nov 2026
- 19 Nov 2026
- 4 Nov 2027
- 16 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Rhone Cruise from Lyon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Rhone cruise calls at Lyon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon, Arles and Tarascon-sur-Rhone.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lyon and ends in Avignon.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard AmaKristina.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Nov 2026, 19 Nov 2026, 4 Nov 2027 and 16 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.