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Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue River Cruise

MS Thomas Hardy

13th Oct 26

10 Nights

From

£2,999PP

Itinerary
Ship

Arrival in Lyon

The adventure begins in the city of Lyon

Mâcon & Cluny Abbey

Enjoy your first morning on board sailing the Saône. Then discover Cluny Abbey and visit a local winemaker for a tasting.

Beaune

Drive through the pretty villages of the Burgundy to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu on a guided tour. Then enjoy a cheese-tasting on board before we sail this afternoon.

Lyon

Explore the old town of Lyon on a tour this morning, before an afternoon of scenic cruising.

Ardèche Gorges

Embark on our tour of the stunning Ardèche Gorges this morning, and spend the afternoon relaxing as we sail.

Avignon, Pont du Gard & Uzès

See Avignon on a guided tour. After lunch we visit the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct, then the charming city of Uzès.

Camargue, Ornithological Park & Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Tour the Camargue, including the Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau and the coastal town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Arles & Les Baux-de-Provence

Explore Arles’ Roman remains or learn about Van Gogh’s time here, then drive to Les Baux-de-Provence and visit an olive oil farm, including a tasting.

Orange & Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Explore the Rhône Valley with visits to Orange & Châteauneuf-du-Pape and enjoy a wine tasting in one of the region's fine wineries.

Tournon

Enjoy a visit to Tournon and Tain‑l’Hermitage, before a leisurely afternoon of sailing towards Lyon.

Return home

It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.

Why Book

Lower Deck, Standard Cabin from £2,999pp
Upper Deck, Standard Cabin from £4,049pp
Free all-inclusive drinks package
10 nights on board a five-star ship
Return flights & transfers
16 included experiences
Full board dining
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Free Wi-Fi
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
All port charges
All additional taxes

Highlights:

Discover your destinations on eight guided tours including Cluny Abbey, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Uzès, Arles, Orange and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Marvel at the natural beauty of the region on three visits including the Camargue and the Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau, the Pont du Gard and the Ardèche Gorges.
Learn about local produce on two wine tastings in Mâcon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, an Olive Oil farm visit at Les Baux-de-Provence and a cheese & mustard tasting on board.
Enjoy musical entertainment on board with local French artists.

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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.

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.

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

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.