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Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers (France), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers

A relaxed week cruising from Lyon to Avignon aboard Riviera Travel’s MS Thomas Hardy, tracing the Rhône and Saône rivers through Burgundy and Provence, with solo travellers in mind.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
7 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Lyon
Ends in Avignon
Ship
MS Thomas Hardy
From
£2,479
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Guided tour of Lyon’s Roman remains and silk-trade traboules

  2. Visit to Beaune’s 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu

  3. Roman temple and amphitheatre in Vienne

  4. Wine tasting in renowned vineyards at Tain l’Hermitage

  5. Exploration of Ardèche Gorges and Pont du Gard aqueduct

About the trip

This seven-night cruise begins in Lyon, long recognised for its Roman ruins and as the French capital of gastronomy, where you’ll have a guided tour before the MS Thomas Hardy slips its moorings and heads north along the Saône. The route takes in Beaune, the heart of Burgundy’s wine country, with a visit to the Hôtel-Dieu notable for its patterned tiled roof dating from the 15th century. Later stops include Vienne, with its Roman Temple and amphitheatre, and the vineyards of Tain l’Hermitage on the Rhône, famed for Syrah.

Natural wonders include the Ardèche Gorges, where sheer cliffs tower above the river, and a choice of visits to lavender fields or prehistoric caves nearby. In Provence, Arles offers Roman amphitheatres and the chance to follow Van Gogh’s footsteps, while the Pont du Gard aqueduct spans the river without mortar, a testament to ancient engineering. The cruise ends in Avignon with a guided tour of the city’s papal palace or a ride on the petit train under medieval walls. Throughout the week, the ship’s crew and atmosphere acknowledge the solo traveller, offering a calm and sociable environment.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Lyon
  2. 2 Beaune
  3. 3 Vienne
  4. 4 Tain l’Hermitage
  5. 5 Arles
  6. 6 Pont du Gard
  7. 7 Avignon

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

  2. Day 2

    Beaune

  3. Day 3

    Vienne

  4. Day 4

    Tain l’Hermitage

  5. Day 5

    Ardèche Gorges

  6. Day 6

    Arles

  7. Day 7

    Pont du Gard

  8. Day 8

    Avignon

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Lyon
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers depart from?
Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers departs from Lyon and returns to Avignon.
Who operates Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Thomas Hardy.
How much does Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers cost?
Prices for Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise for Solo Travellers start from £2,479, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to France? Our France guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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