European River Cruises 2024 - 2025

Europe For further details or to book call 0800 954 0912 or visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk 15 Day 1: UK to Lyon D Depart the UK on your flight. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your ship. Later, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. Day 2: Lyon to Macon B/L/D Today, uncover the sights of Lyon on a city tour, including a visit to the old town to discover the unique ‘traboules’, a network of hidden passageways weaving through the city. Return to your ship and cruise to Macon. Day 3: Macon to Vienne B/L/D After breakfast, travel by coach to the grand Cluny Abbey. In the afternoon, sail down the Rhone towards Vienne, taking in the rolling scenery before an evening of entertainment and dinner onboard. Day 4: Vienne to Avignon B/L/D Enjoy a tour of Vienne and discover why the city is renowned for its art, history and culture. Founded over 2,000 years ago, Vienne boasts outstanding examples of Roman architecture. Your tour begins at the Antique Theatre. Continue into the heart of Vienne and visit the exceptionally preserved Temple of Augus. Return to your vessel and spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon, before enjoying dinner and an evening of entertainment. Day 5: Avignon to Arles B/L/D Today, explore Avignon, wandering past the Diocesan Church towards the beating heart of Avignon, Place del’Horloge. Continue on to the town square at Place du Palace and the Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral before ending your tour at the UNESCO-listed Pope’s Palace. In the afternoon, journey to the unique natural region of the Carmargue. Enjoy a guided tour past rivers, marshes, and lagoons as you look out for the flamingos, black bulls and the indigenous Camargue horses which inhabit this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Later, visit a manade (bull breeding farm). End your day with a cocktail on the farm patio. Day 6: Arles to Viviers B/L/D Discover the coastal town of Arles, bursting with historic treasures, colourful houses and the inspiration of many Van Gogh paintings. Later, enjoy a visit to a local olive oil producers before cruising through the afternoon to Viviers. Day 7: Viviers to Tournon to Lyon B/L/D After a morning of cruising, arrive at Tournon, situated in the heart of the Rhone Valley. Proceed on foot towards the Chateau Museum. Browse through its historic artefacts then walk through the characterful streets and alleys of Tournon’s historic centre. To finish the day, sample a selection of regional food products and wines before returning to your ship for tonight’s farewell gala dinner. Day 8: Lyon to the UK B After breakfast, disembark and transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your extension. < < Macon Arles Vienne Viviers Lyon Air Boat 8 days from £1,799 Lyon, Provence and the Camargue Lyon Take in France’s rural delights, centuries-old monuments and rugged scenery as you cruise along the Rhone and Saône Rivers, journeying from Lyon to Provence. Extend your cruise Lyon city stay, 2 nights, 4 ★ B&B from £319 What you’ll see ● Embark on a tour of Lyon, visiting the 12th century Fourvière Basilica ● Discover the exceptional sights of Vienne on a walking tour ● Explore Avignon, visiting the UNESCO-listed Pope’s Palace ● Enjoy a visit to a manade (bull breeding farm) in Arles What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to France with British Airways ✔ Where you’ll stay MS Rhone Princess or MS Camargue or MS Van Gogh ✔ 20 meals & drinks onboard ✔ 8 excursions Ship information MS Camargue This spacious and bright ship offers 54 stylish, outside-facing cabins, all located across the Upper and Main Decks. Onboard amenities include a lounge, bar, dining room and large sun deck. or MS Van Gogh This comfortable and spacious ship offers 20 upper deck cabins with French balconies and 34 main deck cabins with windows. Onboard amenities include a lounge/bar, restaurant and sun deck. For 2025 departures: MS Rhone Princess This grand 3-deck ship boast 69 cabins, a lounge-bar with a dance floor, restaurant and large sun deck. Departures & from prices Main Deck Upper Deck May 24 Was £2,099 NOW £2,019 Was £2,249 NOW £2,169 Jun 24 £2,349 £2,499 Jul 24 £2,169 £2,319 Aug 24 Was £2,299 NOW £2,219 Was £2,449 NOW £2,369 Sep 24 £2,399 £2,549 Oct 24 £2,199 £2,349 Main Deck Upper Deck Mar 25 £1,799 £1,929 Apr 25 £1,969 £2,099 May 25 £2,049 £2,179 Jun 25 £2,199 £2,329 Jul 25 £2,299 £2,429 Aug 25 £2,099 £2,229 Sep 25 £2,199 £2,329 Oct 25 £1,999 £2,129 More dates available • Lead-in price based on 28 Mar 25 • Single supplements start from just £779 Save up to £80 pp on selected dates EXPLORE THIS RIVER CRUISE