--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 0a582a6e-e2a3-48a6-a37e-bc60fd859b8c slug: 2283600 voyage_code: HRM260715 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Hermod departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Lyon disembarkation_port: Avignon starting_price_usd: 2799.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:41:30Z --- # Lyon, Provence - Lyon To Avignon > Viking · Viking Hermod · Jul 15 – 22   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Hermod | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lyon | | **Disembarkation Port** | Avignon | | **Starting Price** | 2,799 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | HRM260715 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Lyon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. ### Day 2: Lyon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. ### Day 3: Lyon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. ### Day 4: Vienne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire. ### Day 5: Tournon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France. ### Day 6: Arles **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights ### Day 7: Avignon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts. ### Day 8: Avignon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $2,799 | | Balcony | $3,799 | | Suite | $6,999 | ## Ship Information ### Viking Hermod Son of Odin, father of the Norse gods, and Frigg, goddess of motherhood and marriage, Hermod is the swift and nimble messenger of the gods who is famous for his bravery. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 190 | | Crew | 53 | | Gross Tonnage | 5,000.0 | | Length | 443.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Lyon *Coordinates: 45.764, 4.83566* Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La C... ### Vienne *Coordinates: 45.5256, 4.87434* Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire. ### Tournon *Coordinates: 45.0679, 4.83214* Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France. ### Arles *Coordinates: 43.6767, 4.6275* Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfight... ### Avignon *Coordinates: 43.9493, 4.80553* Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283600 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283600 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283600.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2283600/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-hermod/other/76753.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:41:30 UTC