Viking Cruise to France 2022
Avignon to Lyon
May 17 - May 24, 2022
Join us for an 8 day adventure aboard the Viking Longship Heimdal.
After flying into Lyon, this magical cruise begins in Avignon where you’ll enjoy a magnificent welcome dinner and cocktail reception.
During your journey along the Rhône River you’ll discover fine French cuisine, local French wines and historical landmarks.
Don't forget your camera! The words Provence & lavender have become so synonymous with each other over the decades that you can hardly mention one without the other: The dusky purple shades and delicate fragrances that decorate its fields every summer are now so emblematic of the region, and even of France itself, that the Provence lavender fields have very much become a tourist attraction in their own right.
Everyone is welcome on this cruise :)
ITINERARY
Roundtrip airfare from $599 per person.
Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
PRICES (Based on double occupancy)*
EXPLORER SUITE (ES) 445 SQ. FT. $7,174 per person
VERANDA SUITE (AA) 275 SQ. FT. $5,774 per person
VERANDA (A) 205 SQ. FT. $4,374 per person
VERANDA (B) 205 SQ. FT. $4,174 per person
FRENCH BALCONY (C) 135 SQ. FT. $3,874 per person
FRENCH BALCONY (D) 135 SQ. FT. $3,674 per person
STANDARD (E) 150 SQ. FT. $2,974 per person
STANDARD (F) 150 SQ. FT. $2,874 per person
Roundtrip airfare from $599 per person
*INCLUDED IN PRICE
**Viking pre-extension is 3 nights in French Riviera $999/pp based on double occupancy.
Viking post-extension is 3 nights Paris $949/pp based on double occupancy.
Please contact April Proffitt at [email protected] or 760-807-6733 to reserve your cabin with a $500 deposit.
Final payment due 12/31/20
Avignon to Lyon
May 17 - May 24, 2022
Join us for an 8 day adventure aboard the Viking Longship Heimdal.
After flying into Lyon, this magical cruise begins in Avignon where you’ll enjoy a magnificent welcome dinner and cocktail reception.
During your journey along the Rhône River you’ll discover fine French cuisine, local French wines and historical landmarks.
Don't forget your camera! The words Provence & lavender have become so synonymous with each other over the decades that you can hardly mention one without the other: The dusky purple shades and delicate fragrances that decorate its fields every summer are now so emblematic of the region, and even of France itself, that the Provence lavender fields have very much become a tourist attraction in their own right.
Everyone is welcome on this cruise :)
ITINERARY
- Day 1 Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Avignon, France Fly to Marseille. Transfer from the airport to your ship, docked in Avignon.* After boarding, take free time to explore this quaint town on the scenic Rhône River, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented. (Dinner)
* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. - Day 2 Wednesday, May 18, 2022 — Arles, France Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city’s vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore Arles on your own. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 3 Thursday, May 19, 2022 — Avignon, France This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed “City of Popes” because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, see the picturesque Pont d’Avignon and walk the Place de l’Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. After the tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring Avignon. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served on board your ship. We depart for Viviers this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 4 Friday, May 20, 2022 — Viviers, France This morning join a walking tour of Viviers’ Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Once a 5th-century Roman settlement, today the cobblestone streets are dominated by the 12th-century St. Vincent Cathedral. This afternoon, we set sail to Tournon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 5 Saturday, May 21, 2022 — Tournon, France Board the Train de l’Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board as we cruise past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne this afternoon, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice on a walking tour before dinner on board the ship. We remain docked in Vienne this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 6 Sunday, May 22, 2022 — Lyon, France After breakfast, disembark in Lyon for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), with free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world-famous. Your ship remains docked overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 7 Monday, May 23, 2022 — Lyon, France After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais’s famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 8 Tuesday, May 24, 2022 — Lyon, France After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Lyon airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in France with three exciting nights in Paris, one of the world’s most romantic cities. (Breakfast)
* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
Roundtrip airfare from $599 per person.
Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
PRICES (Based on double occupancy)*
EXPLORER SUITE (ES) 445 SQ. FT. $7,174 per person
VERANDA SUITE (AA) 275 SQ. FT. $5,774 per person
VERANDA (A) 205 SQ. FT. $4,374 per person
VERANDA (B) 205 SQ. FT. $4,174 per person
FRENCH BALCONY (C) 135 SQ. FT. $3,874 per person
FRENCH BALCONY (D) 135 SQ. FT. $3,674 per person
STANDARD (E) 150 SQ. FT. $2,974 per person
STANDARD (F) 150 SQ. FT. $2,874 per person
Roundtrip airfare from $599 per person
*INCLUDED IN PRICE
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- River-view stateroom
- Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
- 40" flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer
- Spacious glass-enclosed shower
- Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror
- Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
**Viking pre-extension is 3 nights in French Riviera $999/pp based on double occupancy.
Viking post-extension is 3 nights Paris $949/pp based on double occupancy.
Please contact April Proffitt at [email protected] or 760-807-6733 to reserve your cabin with a $500 deposit.
Final payment due 12/31/20
