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Exclusive 2024 Sensations of Southern France

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Drinks, Gratuities & Wi-Fi Included*

Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

Best Ever Prices - Only Available when you book with ROL Cruise*

Economy Air Credit INCLUDED*


Cruise Overview

  • Duration 7 nights
  • Departs 12 Oct 2024
  • Sails from Lyon, France
  • Flights and transfersYes
  • Cruise code ‍2002406
  • Voyage code ‍EFRM121024.1

Your Itinerary

Fly from London

Fly from London Sat 12 Oct 2024

Fly from London
A panoramic view of Lyon

Lyon, France Sat 12 Oct 2024

A panoramic view of Lyon

Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark your award-winning Emerald Waterways Star-Ship for your seven night deluxe river cruise. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner (D)

Rhone River Cruises

Chalon-Sur-Saône – Beaune, France Sun 13 Oct 2024

Rhone River Cruises

Chalon-Sur-Saone is best known as the birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy’s wine region. Travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune (B, L, D)

★EmeraldPLUS - A cheese and olive tasting on board

★EmeraldEXCURSION - Visit the Hospices de Beaune

A panoramic view of Lyon

Lyon, France Mon 14 Oct 2024

A panoramic view of Lyon

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Lyon, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour of Lyon (B, L, D)

★EmeraldACTIVE - A guided bike tour of Lyon

★EmeraldEXCURSION - A guided tour of Lyon

A panoramic view of Tournon

Tournon, France Tue 15 Oct 2024

A panoramic view of Tournon

Your guided tour of the village will showcase its intangible cultural heritage. Alternatively, embark on the below (B, L, D)

★EmeraldACTIVE: hike through some of the local vineyards. Later, a guided bike tour to Glun will showcase rural life in the French countryside

★EmeraldPLUS: Regional wine lecture on board

★EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour to Glun

★EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike through the vineyards

★EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Tournon

The bridge over the Rhone River in Viviers

Viviers, France Wed 16 Oct 2024

The bridge over the Rhone River in Viviers

Your included walking tour of Viviers will showcase some of its numerous listed monuments, along with their ornate windows and lavish façades (B, L, D)

★EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Viviers

A panoramic view of Avignon from the Rhone River

Avignon, France Thu 17 Oct 2024

A panoramic view of Avignon from the Rhone River

Your included walking tour of Avignon will take you past the ornate beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, as well as Pont d’Avignon, an ancient stone bridge crossing the Rhône. This afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. This evening, return to your Star-Ship for a delightful Provençal dining experience, expertly prepared by Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale (B, L, D)

★EmeraldACTIVE: Guided tour of Avignon

★EmeraldACTIVE: A canoeing excursion in Avignon

★EmeraldPLUS: Provençale dinner hosted by local Chef Fabien Morreale

An aerial view of Arles

Arles, France Fri 18 Oct 2024

An aerial view of Arles

Today, your included tour of the city will showcase some of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles. Visit the 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre and follow in the footsteps of world-renowned artist, Vincent van Gogh. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure, perhaps stopping at a local café or returning to your Star-Ship to relax on board (B, L, D)

★EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Arles with arena visit

An aerial view of Arles

Arles - Marseille, France Sat 19 Oct 2024

An aerial view of Arles

After breakfast, disembark the ship

Fly to London

Fly to London Sat 19 Oct 2024

Fly to London
Arrive in London

Arrive in London Sat 19 Oct 2024

Arrive in London

What's included *

  • Best Ever Prices - Only Available when you book with ROL Cruise
  • Second Guest Sails FREE
  • 7 NIGHTS cruising on board an award-winning Star-Ship, including:
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks INCLUDED with lunch & dinner on board
  • All gratuities INCLUDED
  • Shore excursions INCLUDED
  • All on board meals
  • FREE Wi-Fi on board
  • Extra special included excursions
  • First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable guides
  • FREE tea and coffee available throughout your cruise
  • All port charges and transfers
  • Flight Credit INCLUDED (regional flights may be available on request)
  • Plus, book an Ocean View or above by 8pm 5th December 2023 and receive an M&S gift card worth up to £75

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Emerald Stateroom

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An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months. Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room features individual climate control, allowing you to personalise your room’s temperature to suit your preferences and the time of year you’re cruising. We’ve designed our bathrooms as a relaxing retreat to retire to after an exciting day exploring. Enjoy a sumptuous shower complete with indulgent toiletries, as well as a hairdryer, all before settling into your queen or twin hotel-style bed, complete with luscious linens, as you enjoy a movie on your flat screen TV and infotainment system with, perhaps, a nightcap from your mini-bar. If you wish to stay in contact with loved ones throughout your trip, you can do so using your in-suite telephone or our free Wi-Fi available throughout the ship.

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Single Stateroom

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We make solo travel easy and comfortable as all of our Star-Ships, except Emerald Radiance, boast two Emerald Single Staterooms. Home to a deluxe single bed, a bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, you’ll have all the comforts you need at your fingertips. Your picture window welcomes in a lovely amount of light and individual climate control ensures you can keep at a comfortable temperature regardless of which season you’re travelling in. A flat screen TV and infotainment system shows films and television programmes, so you can spend mornings and evenings relaxing in comfort before an exciting day ahead. Catch up with loved ones, using the suite’s telephone or the free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a drink from your minibar.

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Panorama Balcony Suite

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Panorama Balcony Suite

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Grand Balcony Suite

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Staying in the Emerald Grand Balcony Suite makes waking up and going to sleep a dream. Open your balcony, with the simple press of a button, to let in the river breeze on a lazy morning, as the unrivalled comfort of your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed, dressed with luxurious linens, encourages you to lie in that little bit longer. Wake up to the luxurious surrounds of your stylish bathroom, enjoying a revitalising shower, complete with sumptuous toiletries. Then, what could be better than having a continental breakfast brought to your door to enjoy on your own private balcony? Complimentary bathrobes and slippers make lounging comfortable, and your own in-suite Nespresso™ machine means you can sip a fresh coffee as you ponder your itinerary and what the day has to offer. Select your preferred pillow from our extensive menu and enjoy an exceptionally comfortable night’s sleep, or simply relax as you watch a film on your suite’s flat screen TV and infotainment system, during some down time. Individual climate control enables your room to stay at the right temperature to suit you, whether you’re sailing in the warmer summer months, or the cooler winter. And, stay in touch with family and friends using your in-suite telephone or make the most of complimentary Wi-Fi for contacting them by your preferred method. Eight suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Four available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France

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Owner's One-Bedroom Suite

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Some of the most sumptuous suites on European waterways, our Owners One-Bedroom Suite has it all. A separate lounge and bedroom area allows the luxury of space, from which to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the morning, a drink from your fully stocked minibar or after-dinner sweet treats before bed. Your queen-size or twin hotel-style bed will be draped in high quality linens, for the perfect night’s sleep, plus you’ll have the pleasure of selecting your preferred pillow from our extensive menu. Get comfortable for the night after a busy day exploring, and prepare for the next as you unwind with a film on your flat screen TV and infotainment system in true comfort. A walk-in wardrobe makes unpacking even more of a dream. A great space to keep all your belongings and outfits for special occasions, such as your exclusive dinner at the Captain’s Table. You’ll even have the option to have four items laundered a day to ensure that favourite dress or suit is in the best possible condition for your event. In the morning, enjoy the perfect wake-up call with a fresh coffee from your in-suite Nespresso™ machine. Sip it on the balcony, wrapped in the comfort of your Emerald Cruises bathrobe and slippers after a refreshing shower in your stylish in-suite bathroom, enhanced by luxurious toiletries. You’ll have so much to tell your loved ones back home, so we’ve made keeping in contact really easy. Not only will you have an in-suite telephone, but complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Star-Ship and an iPad means you can choose your favourite method of communication, whenever the moment suits. Four suites available on-board Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sun and Emerald Dawn sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle rivers. Two available on Emerald Liberté sailing through France and Emerald Radiance sailing in Portugal.

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