'Le Phénicien' cruises the River Rhône and the tranquil waterways of the Camargue, meandering through Provence and the Languedoc wine region. Experience the fascinating local culture while relaxing in refined comfort aboard this welcoming barge. Excursions en route take you to a manade (ranch), where cowboys demonstrate herding techniques, and to the historic Palais des Papes in Avignon.
Charter 'Le Phénicien' on June 2, 2013 and save 20%.
Passengers: 18
Crew: 5-6
Length: 127 feet
Width: 16.5 feet
Cabins: 6 queen and 3 twin, each with en suite bathroom, all outside facing
Cabin Size(s): 107 square feet
Departs: Sundays from Avignon or Nimes (depending on cruise direction)
Meet in Nimes for transfer to ‘Le Phénicien,’ moored in Aigues- Mortes. After a welcome apéritif, explore this 14th-century walled city before your first gourmet dinner on board.
'Le Phénicien' | Meals: DCruise to the Camargue this morning, heading east on the Canal du Rhône à Sète that links the Petit Rhône with the étangs (inland seas) dotting the Mediterranean coast. Moor in the quiet village of Gallician before visiting a prestigious manade (ranch) where local cowboys on white horses demonstrate how they tend their herds of bulls.
'Le Phénicien' | Meals: B, L, DAn unforgettable cruise takes you to the Roman city of Arles, the "open-air museum" of Provence. Join your guide to explore the haunts of Vincent Van Gogh, who painted a myriad of canvases here in 1888.
'Le Phénicien' | Meals: B, L, DWhile cruising the mighty River Rhône, ‘Le Phénicien’ passes through the 36-foot-high lock at Beaucaire en route to Vallabrègues, a charming port where a lively game of pétanque awaits. In the afternoon, visit medieval les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically set atop a rocky plateau of the Alpilles.
'Le Phénicien' | Meals: B, L, DAfter breakfast, cruise to historic Villeneuve-les-Avignon for a guided excursion to Le Pont du Gard. This masterpiece of Roman engineering is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an informative museum showcasing the historic significance of the magnificent tri-level aqueduct.
'Le Phénicien' | Meals: B, L, DThis morning, visit one of the best cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a guided visit and wine tasting. Reboard the barge for a lunchtime cruise to the walled city of Avignon, with its Palais des Papes that served as a fortress as well as a palace. With walls that are 13 feet thick in some places and defensive towers reaching to 165 feet, the Palais des Papes remains a symbol of the time when Avignon was the fortified center of the Christian world. Gather tonight for a farewell dinner to mark your last evening on board 'Le Phénicien.'
'Le Phénicien' | Meals: B, L, DAfter breakfast, transfer to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, where your journey ends.
Meals: BPrice displayed is per person, or in the case of Canal & River Cruising, could represent charter price for the cruise.
For availability and reservations, call 800 554 7016.
| May. 26, 2013 - Jun. 01, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| May. 26, 2013 - Jun. 01, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 02, 2013 - Jun. 08, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 02, 2013 - Jun. 08, 2013 | $57,120 (was $71,400) | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 09, 2013 - Jun. 15, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 09, 2013 - Jun. 15, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 16, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 16, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013 | $4,005 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013 | $63,460 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 30, 2013 - Jul. 06, 2013 | $4,005 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 30, 2013 - Jul. 06, 2013 | $63,460 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 07, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 07, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 28, 2013 - Aug. 03, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 28, 2013 - Aug. 03, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 04, 2013 - Aug. 10, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 04, 2013 - Aug. 10, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 11, 2013 - Aug. 17, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 11, 2013 - Aug. 17, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 18, 2013 - Aug. 24, 2013 | $4,005 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 18, 2013 - Aug. 24, 2013 | $63,460 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 25, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2013 | $4,005 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 25, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2013 | $63,460 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 01, 2013 - Sep. 07, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 01, 2013 - Sep. 07, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 08, 2013 - Sep. 14, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 08, 2013 - Sep. 14, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 15, 2013 - Sep. 21, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 15, 2013 - Sep. 21, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 22, 2013 - Sep. 28, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 22, 2013 - Sep. 28, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 29, 2013 - Oct. 05, 2013 | $4,440 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 29, 2013 - Oct. 05, 2013 | $71,400 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 06, 2013 - Oct. 12, 2013 | $4,005 | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 06, 2013 - Oct. 12, 2013 | $63,460 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 13, 2013 - Oct. 19, 2013 | $4,005 | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 13, 2013 - Oct. 19, 2013 | $63,460 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 20, 2013 - Oct. 26, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 20, 2013 - Oct. 26, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 27, 2013 - Nov. 02, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 27, 2013 - Nov. 02, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Nov. 03, 2013 - Nov. 09, 2013 | $3,490 | Cabin | Available |
| Nov. 03, 2013 - Nov. 09, 2013 | $56,660 | 6-night charter | Available |
Please ask about special prices for charters with 12 to 17 passengers.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change and operates in reverse direction on alternate weeks.