Fly to Lyon.

Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner with a glass of wine or beer included. Charlemagne Hotel 4* (L)

Spend a free day exploring the charming city of Lyon. Board MS Rhône Princess for a welcome cocktail. Enjoy an evening of entertainment aboard the ship. (B-D)

In the morning, take a guided tour of Lyon including the Basilica of Fourvière, Old Lyon, and its famous traboules—hidden passageways between medieval courtyards. Continue to Lyon’s iconic Halles Paul Bocuse, a landmark of French fine dining, for a sausage and cheese tasting with a glass of wine. Return to the ship and sail to Mâcon. Enjoy a captain’s dinner on board. (B-L-D)

Travel through rolling countryside dotted with castles and picturesque villages. Visit Hameau Dubœuf, Europe’s first wine-themed park, for a captivating journey through the world of winegrowing and winemaking. Return to the ship and sail to Vienne. (B-L-D)

Take a morning excursion to the iconic vineyards of Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie, jewels of the Rhône Valley. Condrieu is renowned for its exquisite 100% Viognier white wines, offering aromas of stone fruits and white blossoms. Côte-Rôtie’s distinguished Syrah wines combine power and elegance, with subtle notes of Viognier. Sample wine at a top local producer. Return to the ship and sail to Avignon. Take in an afternoon talk and evening entertainment. (B-L-D)

Begin with a guided tour of Avignon, nicknamed the “City of the Popes,” exploring its dazzling history and exceptional heritage. Step inside the Palais des Papes, an impressive fortress and lavish palace that embodies the might of the medieval Church. Return to the ship and sail to Arles. In the afternoon, go on a guided tour of Arles, the city that inspired Van Gogh. (B-L-D)

Take a morning excursion to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a quintessential Provençal village in the Alpilles Regional Park. Sample wine at a local producer’s estate before heading back to the ship and sailing to Viviers. Go on an evening guided tour of Viviers, a beautifully preserved medieval town renowned for its exceptional architectural heritage. (B-L-D)

In the morning, sail to Tournon-sur-Rhône and enjoy a lively onboard talk. Arrive in the city in the afternoon. Continue to Tain-l’Hermitage, nestled beneath the famed Hermitage slopes, which define the local winegrowing landscape and sit at the heart of the Northern Rhône’s historic vineyards. Sample wine at a renowned local estate, then enjoy a gala dinner. (B-L-D)

Disembark and travel to Annecy for a guided tour of the “Venice of the Alps,” a city renowned for its charming canals and enchanting alpine setting. Have lunch at a downtown restaurant, then visit the PACCARD Bell Museum in Sevrier. Novotel Annecy Centre Hotel 4* (B-L-D)

In the morning, travel to Chamonix and ascend the Aiguille du Midi via one of the world’s most spectacular cable cars for sweeping views of the Mont-Blanc massif. Enjoy a traditional Savoyard lunch followed by free time to explore Chamonix. (B-L-D)

Depart in the morning for the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, owned by the same family for 23 generations. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then head to the Col des Aravis to tour a Reblochon cheese farm in Manigod. Enjoy a farewell dinner with a glass of wine or beer included. (B-L-D)

Head to the Geneva airport and fly back to Montréal. (B)