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Lyon and Provence River Cruise| Viking
from $3,499 pp

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Destinations: Europe, France

Sail along the scenic Rhône River through the beautiful French countryside. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard; explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes; excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy; savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this 8-day voyage.

Summer Sale:
Special Fares
Reduced Airfare
$25 Deposit

Booking Window: Expires June 30, 2026
Travel Window: 2026 - 2028 Voyages

Featured Sailing:
Lyon and Provence River Cruise: 7-night Lyon to Avignon sailing (beginning on Nov. 11, 2026) in a Veranda stateroom: from $3,499 per person. Plus, get discounted air (from $599 per person) when you add flights to your river cruise booking.

Other dates, stateroom categories and rates available. Select “Price My Trip” to get a free quote from an experienced AAA Northeast travel advisor.

Call to Book 1-800-652-8816
Included With Your Trip

Package includes:

  • 7-night onboard accommodations
  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water
  • Port taxes and fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Enrichment lectures and destination performances

AAA Member Benefits:

  • $100 onboard spending credit per person


Additional Information

Itinerary: 7-Night Lyon and Provence River Cruise
Day 1: Lyon, France
Day 2: Lyon
Day 3: Lyon
Day 4: Vienne and Scenic Sailing: Rhone River
Day 5: Tournon-sur-Rhone and Viviers
Day 6: Arles
Day 7: Avignon
Day 8: Avignon

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Departure Dates
Start: November 11, 2026
End: November 18, 2026
Price: $3,499 pp


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Product Code: AAA-Viking_LyonProvence_Cruise_040826_TT

2026-2029 RIVER CRUISE AND AIR FARES: Offer applies to bookings made from June 1-30, 2026. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all River itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE International airfare valid on select departures of Grand European Tour, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, European Sojourn, Capitals of Eastern Europe, London, Paris & D-Day, Magnificent Mekong. Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply.

2026: Pay in full by August 5, 2026 or 120 days prior to departure (whichever comes first).
2027: Pay in full by September 3, 2026.
2028: Pay in full by March 15, 2027.
2029: Pay in full by January 13, 2028.

Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Offers Expires June 30, 2026.

$25 DEPOSIT: For itineraries 35 days or less, a $25 deposit applies to November 2026 & onward departures; for itineraries greater than 35 days, a $25 deposit applies to January 2027 & onward departures; World Cruise products excluded; call for details.

AIR UPGRADE: Upgrade to Premium Economy or Business at additional cost based on select gateways and dates. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit Airline Luggage Restrictions. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page.

AIR OFFER RESTRICTIONS: Offer expires June 30, 2026.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. residents only. All fares and offers are for new bookings only and are subject to availability, may not combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Special fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to roundtrip flights only from select Viking Cruises U.S. gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your Travel Agent. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

NOTE: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within North America or Europe. Premium economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received.