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Exclusive 2024 Sensations of Southern France

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Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

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Cruise Overview

  • Duration 7 nights
  • Departs 27 Jul 2024
  • Sails from Marseille - Arles, France
  • Flights and transfersYes
  • Cruise code ‍2002430
  • Voyage code ‍EFRM270724.2

Your Itinerary

Fly from London

Fly from London Sat 27 Jul 2024

Fly from London
An aerial view of Arles

Marseille - Arles, France Sat 27 Jul 2024

An aerial view of Arles

Upon arrival, transfer to the port on Arles your award-winning Emerald Waterways Star-Ship for your seven night cruise. This evening you will enjoy a welcome reception and dinner (D)

An aerial view of Arles

Arles, France Sun 28 Jul 2024

An aerial view of Arles

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles and Arles Amphitheatre, a 2,000-year-old structure where spectators would have once gathered to watch superb chariot races. Learn about the time that Vincent van Gogh spent in the city, taking inspiration from his surroundings to create many of his most iconic pieces of art (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldPLUS: A Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale

★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Arles with arena visit

A panoramic view of Avignon from the Rhone River

Avignon, France Mon 29 Jul 2024

A panoramic view of Avignon from the Rhone River

Avignon has a long and storied history, as this fortified town was once the residence of Popes who fled from Rome. Embark on a guided walking tour of Avignon to witness its illustrious past, including the ornate Gothic exterior of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, built by the Popes over two decades. This afternoon is yours to explore at leisure, perhaps crossing the 12th century Stone Bridge (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: A canoeing excursion in Avignon

★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Avignon

The bridge over the Rhone River in Viviers

Viviers, France Tue 30 Jul 2024

The bridge over the Rhone River in Viviers

A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. The heart of the old town is yours to explore today during a guided walking tour (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Viviers

A panoramic view of Tournon

Tournon, France Wed 31 Jul 2024

A panoramic view of Tournon

Sail down the gently twisting Rhône and into Tournon, where a 16th century castle sits overlooking the village and a pair of ancient watchtowers can be seen adorning the surrounding rural landscape. Today, embark on a guided tour of Tournon to learn about its illustrious history and the culture of the people who call it home (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldPLUS: A regional wine lecture on board

★ EmeraldACTIVE: A guided bike tour to Glun OR a guided hike through the vineyards

★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Tournon

A panoramic view of Lyon

Lyon, France Thu 01 Aug 2024

A panoramic view of Lyon

As one of the largest cities in France and a former Roman capital, a lot of the most important moments in French history have taken place in Lyon. Join your local guide for a walking tour of Lyon, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Or embark on a guided bike tour, touching on Lyons most prominent architectural wonders (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldACTIVE: A guided bike tour of Lyon

★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Lyon

Rhone River Cruises

Chalon-Sur-Saône - Beaune, France Fri 02 Aug 2024

Rhone River Cruises

The birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy’s wine region is yours to discover today as you travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune. Stop to visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the best-preserved examples of 15th century French architecture and home to one of the most popular wine auctions in the country (B,L,D)

★ EmeraldPLUS: A cheese and olive tasting on board

★ EmeraldEXCURSION: Visit the Hospices de Beaune

A panoramic view of Lyon

Lyon, France Sat 03 Aug 2024

A panoramic view of Lyon

After breakfast disembark and transfer for your return travel (B)

Fly to London

Fly to London Sat 03 Aug 2024

Fly to London
Arrive in London

Arrive in London Sat 03 Aug 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 Stateroom or above by 8pm 12th December 2023 and receive a FREE Champagne Gift Box

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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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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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