A six-day Rhône round trip from and back to Lyon can be illustrated by CroisiEurope’s published “Provençal Colours” itinerary. The route combines towns and landscapes of Provence with several stretches along the river; it is a specific offering, not a general list of ports for all Rhône cruises.
Six-day round trip from Lyon
The published itinerary first travels from Lyon to Avignon and Arles. Port-Saint-Louis and Martigues then appear on the route overview, before the route continues via Arles and Viviers to Tain-l’Hermitage and back to Lyon. CroisiEurope lists Martigues subject to berth availability: depending on the berth, this stop may be replaced by Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône. When planning, the specific departure and its confirmed port schedule should therefore be taken as authoritative.
Stops between Lyon and Provence
The sequence of towns shows how major stops in the Rhône Valley can be combined into a short round trip. Avignon and Arles come before the more southerly stops; Viviers and Tain-l’Hermitage make up the northern leg of the return journey. For excursions, the time available at the berth for the specific departure is just as important as the destination itself.
Berth availability as a possible route change
When comparing offers, the specific port sequence is especially useful: it shows whether a trip extends as far as the Martigues area and which towns are visited on the return journey. The berth alternatives mentioned highlight that even within this itinerary, a stop may not be the same on every departure.
