9 Reasons to Try River Cruising
12/04/2017 · By Persephone Hallow
River cruising is becoming ever more popular, and here are 9 reasons to try it for yourself with one of our tours.
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2024 Tour code: LRR24
About the tour
Discover the timeless elegance of France's beautiful Rhône on board the MS Amadeus Provence. Experience a relaxing cruise, enchanting cities, and many natural wonders. Visit dynamic Lyon, Avignon and charming Beaune, and admire the wonderful Ardèche Gorge as you drift down this peaceful river.
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Itinerary
We meet at London St Pancras* where we join the Eurostar to the French capital of Paris, before connecting with the regional service to the dynamic city of Lyon. Here we board our luxurious ship, the MS Amadeus Provence. We have time to settle into our cabins before we enjoy a welcome cocktail, which you may like to take on the sun deck as we admire Lyon's colourful townhouses and lively streets. Later, we enjoy dinner together before setting sail for Chalon-sur-Saône.
*If you would like to travel by air, view our Fly & Cruise option here.
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4.5 / 5 · 79 reviews
Mike Saunders
Submitted 26/Jul
A beautiful cruise, good excursions, good crew and lovely food.
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Pete Lane
Submitted 25/Jul
Everything was top notch ???? only downside….. it finished ??
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Lynda North
Submitted 25/Jul
Great trip. Thoroughly enjoyed river cruising, this was our first trip. The staff were all friendly and good fun. The food was 5 star, every meal was an adventure. Will use Rail Discovery again.
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J W Smail
Submitted 25/Jul
Well organised and very interesting river cruise, with excellent food and accommodation.
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Brian
Submitted 25/Jul
Excellent food, great sightseeing trips & very good tour organizers. A very positive experience.
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Diane Barker
Submitted 25/Jul
Great. Very well organised with daily tours. Good food and definitely value for money. Know this sounds rather pathetic but I didn’t like the purple carpet throughout the ship
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River Cruise Holidays 2025
Experience the magic of cruising along some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways. Glide serenely along the romantic Rhine, explore the blue Danube or meander through the enchanting Douro Valley. With our river cruises, you’ll drift through beautiful landscapes and historic towns.