Tour lands of fine wine & cuisine

Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arenes d'Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world's largest Gothic palace at Avignon's grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chevre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cezanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage along the Rhone.

Viking Inclusive Value

More features, services and excursions included

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    Your Stateroom Includes:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships

    Day ByDay

    Day 1 - Avignon, France


    Stroll the medieval city; see the Place de l'Horloge, Pont d'Avignon and Palace of the Popes.

    Day 2 - Arles, France


    Admire this cultural center's diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments.

    Day 3 - Avignon, France


    Enjoy a taste of Provence as you sample local wines and indulge in French delicacies.

    Day 4 - Viviers, France


    Explore this charming riverside village's peaceful ambience amid its scenic mountain setting.

    Day 5 - Tournon, France


    Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train de l'Ardeche, to take in the verdant Doux Valley.

    Day 6 - Lyon, France


    Walk through town; see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral.

    Day 7 - Lyon, France


    Explore the medieval province of Beaujolais, dotted with vineyards and small villages.

    Day 8 - Lyon, France


    Savor the best of French cuisine in this gastronomic capital; sample a local signature dish.

  • Call 800-747-0368 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17874564

    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Duration
    8 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Heimdal

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Avignon  
    Day 2Arles  
    Day 3Avignon  
    Day 4Viviers  
    Day 5Tournon  
    Day 6Lyon  
    Day 7Lyon  
    Day 8Lyon  
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