Enjoy vineyards, gastronomy and culture with a fifteen-day Lyon, Provence and the Rhineland voyage from Amsterdam to Avignon or vice versa.
Journey along the Rhône and the Rhine, through landscapes shaped by centuries of history, viticulture and art.
Taste complex red wines and crisp whites grown on terraced vineyards rooted in the Roman Empire.
Explore Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes and Cologne’s majestic cathedral, both UNESCO Sites. Explore it’s narrow streets, lined with churches and remarkable medieval buildings and discover ancient Arles which boasts many Gallo-Roman ruins including the ancient amphitheater of Les Arènes still used today for bullfights and plays.
Savour Lyon’s rich culinary traditions and the Rhineland’s hearty flavors and admire the landscapes that inspired van Gogh in The Netherlands and Provence.
Learn about the legendary lavender that graces the fields of Provence each summer and visit a medieval monastery.
Visit Lyon, one of Frances most captivating cities, known for its rich history, superb food scene and vibrant cultural life.
It is often called the gastronomic capital of France with world class restaurants, traditions ‘bouchons’, with must try dishes such as Quenelles, a delicate dumpling made with fresh fish or meat in a creamy sauce or a Lyonnaise Salad, similar to the much-loved Caesar salad or Tablier de sapeur, a fried dish, popular among locals.
Lyon’s old town is one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts, filled with cobbled streets, medieval buildings and secret passageways.
Some of the must visit sites with stunning architecture and Roman ruins include the Basilia of Notre-Dame de Fourviere which offers breathtaking views over the city and the Ancient Theatre of Fourviere, a Roman amphitheater which still hosts performances today.
Traverse one of France’s most picturesque corners during a train excursion into the wilds of the Doux Valley, an untouched region inaccessible by road,
Sample Beaujolais’s most beloved culinary treasures during visits to a wine château and two working farms.
Enjoy watching as the farmer’s dog hunts for truffles and witness the production of chèvre, or goat cheese, a major export in France.
The serene region of Burgundy is French culture personified, where farmers and vintners are as respected as the harvests they produce. While the region’s rolling hills are known for their superior wines and amazing cuisine, Burgundy’s villages are celebrated for their tranquil beauty and historical heritage.
Basel, host city for this year’s Eurovision song contest, is located where Switzerland, Germany and France meet and reflects a fascinating blend of traditions.
The city straddles the Rhine at the river’s farthest navigable point, and an alluring cluster of old-town buildings huddles along the riverbank.
Around Market Square, guild houses recall Gothic, Renaissance and baroque splendor; the red-sandstone Rathaus, or Town Hall, is the centerpiece.
More than forty museums of art and culture lend modern polish to its history-rich streets, and there is no more refined way to sample it all than over cheese fondue or croissants.
View Strasbourg from the top of its cathedral and explore its historic, culture-rich center. Sample Alsatian and French flavors and pleasures and meet food merchants, a French sommelier and a local chef.
Sample regional specialties such as fine chocolates, pralines, kougelhopf cake, croissants, freshly made baguettes and pretzels, cheeses, and special regional meats or sausages.
Explore the treasures of Alsace, from its Renaissance beauty and distinct culture to its crisp, clean white wines.
World-renowned for its viticulture, Alsace is enriched with a dry mild climate, favorable soils and ideal exposure for its vineyard
Enjoy dinner in a former Cistercian monastery whose lush vineyards have produced wines for centuries.
Panoramic Heidelberg is a must see and on this tour guests can join a group of modern-day students from the turreted Heidelberg University and hear their views on attending Germany’s oldest university.
Visit Marksburg Castle, the only medieval-era stronghold in the Rhine Valley to have never been destroyed. This mighty castle has watched over the town of Braubach since the 13th century.
Ascend in a gondola to Ehrenbreitstein set high on a hill with magnificent views of Koblenz and the Eifel Hills and enjoy a fun and informative tour with a costumed and colorful actor/guide who takes on the persona of John Humfrey, a lieutenant colonel in the British Corps of Royal Engineers.
Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions, growing all manner of bounty, from tomatoes to tulips before arriving in magnificent Amsterdam.
All of this and much more is available to guests who book a fifteen day Lyon, Provence and the Rhineland voyage on Viking’s elegant, award-winning Longships.
The sleek and modern ships deliver an unrivalled river cruise experience with no more than 190 guests, and boasting all outside staterooms with inviting interiors bathed in natural light.
There really is no better way to experience Europe. Enjoy extraordinary value, enriching experiences, and pure comfort with everything you need included and nothing you don’t.
Priced from $7,195 pp in a Standard Stateroom with savings of up to $4,800 per couple on new 2025, 2026 and 2027 sailings. Available now through 30 June 2025.
Reserve a spot by phoning Viking on 138 747 or visit www.viking.com today.
