Day Day 1
Sunday | Avignon
Meet in Avignon and transfer to Le Phénicien. Enjoy a welcome reception, followed by your first gourmet dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
Available
Le Phénicien - Canal du Rhône à Sète & Rhône River
France7 daysNov 2026
The journey
Overview
Delightful Le Phénicien floats lazily along the waterways of Camargue, meandering its way through the Languedoc wine region. Visit a ranch to see local cowboys tend to their horses and bulls, explore the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence and explore the famed Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard.
Highlights
- ◆The inviting salon features a bar, stereo, television and plenty of CDs and movies
- ◆Head to the partially covered sun deck for leisurely open-air dining
- ◆Sleeps 18 in nine cabins (six queen and three twin), each outward facing with en suite bathroom
- ◆A crew of five to six keeps everything on board running smoothly
Complete package information
Full package information
Delightful Le Phénicien floats lazily along the waterways of Camargue, meandering its way through the Languedoc wine region. Visit a ranch to see local cowboys tend to their horses and bulls, explore the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence and explore the famed Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard.
- Destination
- France
- Duration
- 7 days
- Indicative price
- From $4,750 pp
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Canal Barge Cruises, Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
- Availability
- Available
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 2
Monday | Avignon
In Avignon, visit the 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. Then, visit one of the best cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a guided visit and wine tasting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Avignon to Beaucaire
Day Day 3
Tuesday | Avignon to Aramon
After breakfast, cruise to historic Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for a guided excursion to the 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. Back aboard, Le Phénicien passes through the 36-foot-high lock at Beaucaire en route to Aramon, where a lively game of pétanque awaits. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4
Wednesday | Aramon
Today, visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically set atop a rocky plateau of the Alpilles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Beaucaire to Arles
Day Day 5
Thursday | Aramon to Arles
An 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. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Arles to Gallician
Day Day 6
Friday | Arles to Aigues-Mortes
Cruise to the Camargue this morning, heading east on the Canal du Rhône àSète 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. Gather tonight for a farewell dinner to mark your last evening on board Le Phénicien. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Gallician to Aigues-Mortes
Day Day 6.2
Transfer: Aigues-Mortes to null
Day Day 7
Saturday | Aigues-Mortes to Nîmes
After breakfast, disembark in Aigues-Mortes and transfer to Nîmes, where your journey ends. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Transfers to/from barges
- All meals and drinks on board
- All sightseeing excursions during the cruise
Accommodation & cabin notes
- Le Phénicien
Departures / operating windows
- Nov 2026
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Le Phénicien - Canal du Rhône à Sète & Rhône River; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Traveller questions
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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