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 Burgundy, The River Rhône and Provence River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy
Date 12th Aug 26
Nights 7 Nights
From
£2,949PP
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Day 1
Avignon
Begin your adventure by boarding our five-star ship in Avignon.
Day 2
Avignon
Explore Avignon on a guided tour, including the stunning Pope's Palace or opt for a petit train tour, before free time to explore
Day 3
Arles & Pont Du Gard
Take a guided tour of Arles, seeing its Roman remains or learning about Van Gogh before visiting the Pont du Gard aqueduct
Day 4
Ardèche Gorges & Tain l'Hermitage
Tour the stunning Ardèche Gorges. Then relax on board as we sail towards Tain l'Hermitage and enjoy an onboard wine-tasting.
Day 5
Vienne
Sail through the most spectacular section of the Rhône Valley before arriving in Vienne for time to explore at leisure.
Day 6
Beaune
Cruise along the Saône to Chalon-sur-Saône, from where we drive through Burgundy to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu on a guided tour.
Day 7
Lyon
Enjoy the final morning of sailing with a leisurely start to the day, then spend the afternoon exploring Lyon on a guided tour.
Day 8
Lyon
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
 MS Thomas Hardy Cabin Options:

  •  The Emerald (Lower) Deck SOLD OUT
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck from £2,949pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck from £3,149pp

 Burgundy, The River Rhône and Provence River Cruise Highlights:

  •  Return flights & transfers 
  •  7 nights on board a five-star ship 
  •  Free all-inclusive drinks package 
  •  11 included experiences 
  •  Complimentary on-board tea & coffee 
  •  Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host 
  •  Full board dining 
  •  Free Wi-Fi 
  •  20kg+ checked luggage 

Cruise Port Highlights:

  • Visit Beaune and the impressive Hôtel-Dieu and taste the wines of the Rhône Valley in Tain l’Hermitage.
  • See the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century city of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures, and the impressive Roman bridge.
  • Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France's most outstanding natural landscapes and marvel at the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct.
  • Take a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon, including renaissance buildings, imposing churches and Europe's largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, featuring a statue of Louis XIV.
  • Explore Arles’ Roman history or discover the inspiration for some of Van Gogh’s most famous works.


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Background
MS Thomas Hardy
Overview
After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Thomas Hardy. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
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Food & Drink

Start your morning with a full English Breakfast or opt for a lighter bite like fresh fruit and cereal. For lunch, enjoy the selection of sandwiches, burgers and pasta dishes. And don't forget dessert - there are enough options to satisfy any sweet tooth. At the end of the day, sit down to a carefully crafted four-course à la carte dinner featuring familiar dishes as well as soon-to-be favourites inspired by the destinations you visit.

Entertainment

The Diamond Deck is where you will find the very heart of the ship - the superb panoramic observation lounge and bar; a lounge in every sense of the word, complete with plenty of comfortable leather armchairs and sumptuous sofas where you can sink into warmly colourful cushions in beautiful quality fabrics with a freshly made cup of tea. A thick wool carpet feels lovely underfoot and the tasteful contemporary lighting above creates a welcoming and refined ambience, further complemented by the discreet and intuitive service resplendent of the finest five-star hotels. So just sit back with your favourite cocktail and take in the truly mesmerising view.

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Health & Fitness

Head on up to the truly spectacular deck and watch life ashore slip by from the comfort of a sun lounger, perhaps under shade if the weather gets too hot! There’s always the refreshing splash pool too or why not try your hand on the putting green. 

Simply put, these world-class ships, elegant and refined in the truest sense, take the idea of river cruising to another level – it really doesn’t get better than this! 

Kids & Teens

Please note: there are no dedicated kids or teens facilities onboard.

Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions: Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost.  All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting. 
 Burgundy, The River Rhône and Provence River Cruise
MS Thomas Hardy
12th Aug 26
7 Nights
From
£2,949PP
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