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The Rhône River Cruise - FRANCE

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Wendy Payne, Travel Agent in Huntsville, AL

Wendy Payne

Huntsville, AL Travel Agent

Wendy Payne

Huntsville, AL · 25+ Years of Experience

Travel with Wendy, LLC, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:France
PLACES VISITED:Arles
SUGGESTED DURATION:1 Days
The Ultimate French River Experience From May 23-30,2026 Starting at $2,949 per person (pp) Cruise Package (see payment info below) Our journey through France explores the beautiful Saône and Rhône French 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. There are guided tours to Lyon, historic Vienne, and Beaune, with a wine tasting. 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 renaissance art collection. Van Gogh created his greatest works in Provence, and all this is set in some of France’s stunning natural beauty. Secure your spot today with a $600 deposit. Book today for special group savings and perks!
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Arles
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France
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Arles & Pont du Gard in Provence
Today you will awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence and amid the warm stone colours of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Although small in size, it was the key stronghold on the Roman road to Spain. Our guided tour will help you appreciate the finer points of Arles’s magnificent Roman remains, including the splendid amphitheatre, one of the best preserved in the world as well as learn about Van Gogh's residency here. Also... Pont du Gard After lunch we visit the amazing Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct, one of the wonders of the ancient world. No amount of fame can diminish the first sight of this 2,000-year-old structure, which was the highest bridge built in the Roman Empire. To put this in perspective, the span of the Pont du Gard is greater than the width of the River Thames at London Bridge! we cruise along the Rhône and, during dinner, pass the imposing 15th-century castle at Tarascon standing guard on the riverbank.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour of Arles
Amphitheatre
Tarascon Castle
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is a small group tour consisting of 14 travelers. We will be flying into Marseilles and travel by transfer to Avignon and then tour will end in Lyon. However, travelers are adding on to see Paris and other parts of France.