Flight from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1807 (07:10); upon arrival, transfer to Lyon port, embarkation on the ship and settling into cabins. Dinner and overnight on board.
The ship docks at the port of Viviers-du-Lac at 13:30. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. Overnight on board.
The ship docks at the port of Arles at 05:30. Sightseeing around the Town Hall Square and free time during the day. Overnight on board.
Stop at the port of Arles. Sightseeing around the Popes' Palace and Avignon Cathedral and free time during the day. Overnight on board.
The ship docks at the port of Avignon at 12:30. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight stay on board.
The ship docks at the port of Tournon-sur-Rhône at 03:30. Sightseeing around the Ardèche Valley and free time during the day. Overnight stay on board.
Stop at the port of Trévoux. Sightseeing and free time during the day around the Mâcon Region, City Hall, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon Cathedral, and Place Bellecour. Overnight stay on board.
Disembarkation after breakfast at Lyon port. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1810.
The tour is 7 nights 8 days.
Lyon, Viviers-du-Lac, Arles, Avignon, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Trévoux, respectively.
Aboard the Bijou du Rhône ship.
Fly from Istanbul to Lyon port with Turkish Airlines to embark on the ship; return is also by air.
Departure dates: 18 May 2027. Prices start from €1,999 per person.
Lower Deck Outside Cabin, Sofa Bed, Lower Deck (base price), Panoramic Window Outside Cabin, Middle Deck (+€400), Deluxe Outside Cabin with Panoramic Opening Window, Middle Deck (+€700), French Balcony Top-Opening Cabin, Upper Deck (+€900). The supplement is per person.
Economy-class round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul and Lyon; experienced guide service; welcome cocktail; Captain's Gala Cocktail and special gala menu; luggage handling service on the ship's embarkation and disembarkation days; airport and port taxes; all transfers specified in the itinerary; travel health insurance.
Personal expenses (phone, dry cleaning, internet, etc.); all optional excursions organized by the ship or your guide; visa fee; all soft drinks (tea, coffee and water stations); international departure fee; staff gratuities (payable in cash on board).
Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.