Personally accompanied
Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
A Chanson on the Rhône
Trip highlights:
- Relaxation aboard the MS BIJOU DU RHÔNE
- Picturesque wine country
- French savoir-vivre
River cruise along the waterways of southern France
Southern France unfolds its very special charm along the Rhône. Look forward to historic towns such as Arles and Avignon, picturesque wine landscapes and the unmistakable flair of Provence.
Day 1: Switzerland - Lyon
Journey to Lyon. After embarkation, the crew on board will warmly welcome you. Make yourself comfortable in your well-appointed cabin and enjoy your first impressions on deck as the ship begins its voyage on the Rhône late in the evening.
Day 2: Viviers
Today you visit the charming town of Viviers, with its well-preserved old town, winding lanes and the imposing Cathedral of Saint-Vincent. Optionally, take a panoramic drive through the impressive Ardèche Gorge and visit the Maison de la Lavande, where you learn about the lavender typical of Provence.
Day 3: Arles
You arrive in Arles, a city full of history and culture, closely linked to the legacy of the Romans and the works of Vincent van Gogh. (Optional) For those who wish to discover the wild beauty of the Camargue, an excursion to this unique region is offered, where white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos can be seen in their natural habitat. A visit to a traditional bull farm also gives you fascinating insights into regional bull breeding and life in the Camargue.
Day 4: Avignon
After a relaxed journey you reach Avignon, the City of the Popes, whose imposing city walls and medieval lanes invite exploration. (Optional) Take part in a guided walking tour and visit the impressive Palace of the Popes. With the Histopad, you immerse yourself interactively in its eventful past.
Day 5: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
In the morning you have the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the magnificent Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct and masterpiece of ancient engineering. Later, the MS BIJOU DU RHÔNE glides gently past Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you can enjoy the picturesque backdrop of the world-famous vineyards, known for their exquisite wines.
Day 6: Tournon
In the early morning you reach Tournon, picturesquely situated on the banks of the Rhône and surrounded by vineyards. Discover the charming old town with the Château de Tournon and the historic suspension bridge to Tain-l'Hermitage. Optionally, a panoramic drive takes you through the attractive Drôme countryside with its vineyards, gentle hills and typical southern French flair.
Day 7: Trévoux
In the morning you dock at Trévoux, an idyllic place with a rich history, once the seat of the powerful Princes of Dombes. The winding lanes and the impressive château tell of the town's eventful past. Later, the MS BIJOU DU RHÔNE continues its journey to Lyon, where you arrive in the afternoon. (Optional) Take part in a guided walking tour through the impressive metropolis, famous for its fine gastronomy, the picturesque Vieux Lyon quarter and the magnificent Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.
Day 8: Lyon - Switzerland
Disembarkation and return journey to Switzerland.
The comfortable MS BIJOU DU RHÔNE accommodates a maximum of 150 guests. All cabins are outside cabins and are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, safe and individually adjustable air conditioning. The cabins on the middle and upper decks measure approx. 14 m². On the upper deck, lowerable panoramic windows offer a magnificent view of the passing landscape. The Deluxe cabins on the middle deck have large panoramic windows that can be opened, while the other cabins on the middle deck have large panoramic windows that cannot be opened. The cabins on the main deck measure approx. 11 m² and have fixed viewing windows.
On-board facilities include a panorama restaurant, a panorama lounge with bar, a library, a souvenir shop and a sun deck with sun awning, deck chairs, chairs and tables. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Included services
- Outward and return journey by Comfort coach
- Accommodation in your booked cabin
- Full board on board consisting of breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, multi-course dinner, coffee and tea after meals
- Welcome and farewell reception
- Captain's gala dinner
- Cruise tour manager on board
- Free use of on-board facilities
- Luggage service on embarkation and disembarkation
- Embarkation, disembarkation and port fees
Comfort coach
The Comfort coach offers you everything that matters to you as a traveller. The generous legroom in particular will surprise you. Our Comfort coaches have 26 – 50 seats.
- 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
- Seat belts at every seat
- Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Radio / DVD / navigation system
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.
Why you should
travel with Eurobus
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Travel in comfort
Sit back and relax – we drive you safely and comfortably across Europe.
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Carefully planned
Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.
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For generations
Over 100 years of experience in coach travel – you can rely on us.
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