--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: adfc588a-b473-4103-bf31-232eb137d495 slug: 2307357 voyage_code: cruise_line: Riviera Travel ship: MS Lord Byron departure_date: return_date: nights: 10 embarkation_port: Lyon disembarkation_port: Lyon starting_price_usd: 6099.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:43:54Z --- # Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue River Cruise > Riviera Travel · MS Lord Byron · May 30 – Jun 9   (10 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Riviera Travel | | **Ship** | MS Lord Byron | | **Duration** | 10 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lyon | | **Disembarkation Port** | Lyon | | **Starting Price** | 6,099 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## 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: Macon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Cluny Abbey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Beaune **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Beaune is a walled town at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Surrounded by the Côte d'Or vineyards, the cobbled town is renowned for an annual wine auction held at the Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Recognized by its colorful, geometric-patterned tile roof, this 15th-century former hospital is now the Hôtel-Dieu Museum, showcasing works like "The Last Judgement" altarpiece by Van der Weyden. ### Day 4: 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 5: Ardeche Gorges **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Gorges de l'Ardèche is made up of a series of gorges in the river and locally known as the "European Grand Canyon", Located in the Ardèche, in the French department Ardèche, forming a thirty-kilometre long canyon running from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche ### Day 6: 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 6: Pont Du Gard **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Uzes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Camargue **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Ornithological Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: 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 8: Les Baux-de-Provence **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Chateauneuf-du-Pape **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: 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 11: 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 ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $6,499 | | Suite | $6,099 | ## Ship Information ### MS Lord Byron #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 148 | | Crew | 36 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 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... ### Macon *Coordinates: 46.3069, 4.82873* ### Cluny Abbey ### Beaune *Coordinates: 47.026, 4.84* Beaune is a walled town at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Surrounded by the Côte d'Or vineyards, the cobbled town is renowned for an annual wine auction held at the Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Recognized by its colorful, geometric-patterned tile roof, this 15th-century former hospital is now the Hôtel-Dieu Museum, showcasing works like "The Last Judgement" altarpiece ... ### Ardeche Gorges *Coordinates: 45.1789, 4.84224* The Gorges de l'Ardèche is made up of a series of gorges in the river and locally known as the "European Grand Canyon", Located in the Ardèche, in the French department Ardèche, forming a thirty-kilometre long canyon running from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche ### 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. ### Pont Du Gard ### Uzes ### Camargue *Coordinates: 43.4503, 4.42834* ### Ornithological Park ### Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer *Coordinates: 43.4521, 4.42916* ### 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... ### Les Baux-de-Provence ### Chateauneuf-du-Pape *Coordinates: 44.0563, 4.83163* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2307357 - **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/2307357 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2307357.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2307357/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/scylla/ms-lord-byron/other/47685.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:43:54 UTC