Lyon to Provence Bike & River Cruise Tour
8-day Tour from $6,995 per person
Tour with travel package from $8,345 per person
France Lyon to Provence Cycling
Discover the heart of French wine country on this luxurious Bike & Boat vacation. As your ship cruises through three iconic French regions, you’ll find yourself waking up to different sights each morning—a Gothic cathedral one day, followed by an ancient castle shrouded in mist, a charming riverside village, or a peaceful quayside scene on a clear...
Discover the heart of French wine country on this luxurious Bike & Boat vacation. As your ship cruises through three iconic French regions, you’ll find yourself waking up to different sights each morning—a Gothic cathedral one day, followed by an ancient castle shrouded in mist, a charming riverside village, or a peaceful quayside scene on a clear Sunday morning. After breakfast, your well-maintained, fitted VBT bike awaits—along with a pair of local VBT Trip Leaders to guide you on carefully-curated routes through the famous vineyards of Beaujolais, Provence, and the Côtes du Rhône—culminating in Arles, the southern city that inspired Van Gogh. In the evenings, you’ll enjoy relaxing with your ship’s five-star amenities—including a pool, cinema, on-board putting green, bar, and restaurant serving a full menu of locally-inspired cuisine.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle the legendary ViaRhôna and the vineyard-draped hills of Beaujolais, Rhône, and Provence.
- Sail in comfort aboard your elegant river ship, docking in the heart of France’s most storied towns.
- Explore Lyon, Avignon, and Arles on guided walks that reveal Roman ruins, medieval ramparts, and Renaissance grandeur.
- Enjoy a riverside picnic beneath the soaring arches of the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Savor authentic regional flavors—from Beaujolais wine and Provençal olive oil to the vibrant cuisine of the French Riviera.
We feel like this trip was two vacations in one. First, we traveled the beautiful Rhone River via the deluxe Emerald Liberte, which had all the amenities we could want. These included tasty food, a comfortable cabin and on-board entertainment. And, second of course the bike tour. We had a friendly group of fellow travelers and loved our guides, Bruno and Sophie. The routes were clear, interesting and easy to follow and the stops were diverse and unique to the areas we biked through. Loved every minute of it.
Jan C, Lincoln, CA
France Lyon to Provence Cycling
Discover the heart of French wine country on this luxurious Bike & Boat vacation. As your ship cruises through three iconic French regions, you’ll find yourself waking up to different sights each morning—a Gothic cathedral one day, followed by an ancient castle shrouded in mist, a charming riverside village, or a peaceful quayside scene on a clear...
Discover the heart of French wine country on this luxurious Bike & Boat vacation. As your ship cruises through three iconic French regions, you’ll find yourself waking up to different sights each morning—a Gothic cathedral one day, followed by an ancient castle shrouded in mist, a charming riverside village, or a peaceful quayside scene on a clear Sunday morning. After breakfast, your well-maintained, fitted VBT bike awaits—along with a pair of local VBT Trip Leaders to guide you on carefully-curated routes through the famous vineyards of Beaujolais, Provence, and the Côtes du Rhône—culminating in Arles, the southern city that inspired Van Gogh. In the evenings, you’ll enjoy relaxing with your ship’s five-star amenities—including a pool, cinema, on-board putting green, bar, and restaurant serving a full menu of locally-inspired cuisine.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle the legendary ViaRhôna and the vineyard-draped hills of Beaujolais, Rhône, and Provence.
- Sail in comfort aboard your elegant river ship, docking in the heart of France’s most storied towns.
- Explore Lyon, Avignon, and Arles on guided walks that reveal Roman ruins, medieval ramparts, and Renaissance grandeur.
- Enjoy a riverside picnic beneath the soaring arches of the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Savor authentic regional flavors—from Beaujolais wine and Provençal olive oil to the vibrant cuisine of the French Riviera.
We feel like this trip was two vacations in one. First, we traveled the beautiful Rhone River via the deluxe Emerald Liberte, which had all the amenities we could want. These included tasty food, a comfortable cabin and on-board entertainment. And, second of course the bike tour. We had a friendly group of fellow travelers and loved our guides, Bruno and Sophie. The routes were clear, interesting and easy to follow and the stops were diverse and unique to the areas we biked through. Loved every minute of it.
Jan C, Lincoln, CA
What's Included
VBT Gives You More
You don’t have to sweat the small stuff. We take care of everything when you choose our Tour + Travel Package. With our Tour + Travel Package, we arrange your flights, Airport Pickup and Drop-off, and a Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Hotel Night if your flights require you to fly in the day before and out the day after your tour. You arrive rested, leave refreshed, and we do all the work.
| Tour + Travel Package | Tour Only | |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Boutique Accommodations | ||
| Luggage Transportation | ||
| Entrance Fees and Special Events as Noted in the Itinerary | ||
| Free Branded Gear | ||
| Local Leaders Throughout the Tour | ||
| Support Vehicle | ||
21 Included Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners | ||
| Local Wine and/or Beer with Included Dinners | ||
| High-Quality Bike or E-bike for Use on Tour | ||
| Helmet and Bike Bag for Use on Tour | ||
| Ride with GPS Navigation | ||
| Roundtrip Airfare | Not included | |
| Airport Pickup and Drop-off | Not included | |
Pre-Tour Hotel Night in Paris | Not included | |
Post-Tour Hotel Night in Nice | Not included | |
2 Additional Meals: 2 Breakfasts | Not included | |
| City Highlights Information | Not included |
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