Burgundy & Provence River Cruise

Trip overview

You can explore Burgundy and Provence on Brand g’s September 28–October 6, 2027 programme: one hotel night in Lyon, then seven nights aboard Amadeus Provence from September 29. The full-ship gay charter follows the Saône and Rhône through Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Avignon and Arles before returning to Lyon. Read the moving calls carefully. Châteauneuf-du-Rhône and Le Pouzin share an Ardèche Gorge excursion day, with the vessel rejoined at Le Pouzin for lunch. Brand g includes daily shore excursions, onboard meals and beverages, and specified arrival and departure transfers. Compare the included touring with any independent Arles afternoon plan, and confirm gangway, coach and walking access. Published C-1 fares assume two sharing; the separately priced C-4 cabin is for one guest. Ask about category availability and additional charges before booking.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 29, 2026.

Before you put down a deposit

The booking decision

Best fit

You want French food, wine-country touring, Roman sights and a gay full-ship river programme, with one Lyon hotel night before seven nights aboard. Compare the included tours with the independent time you actually want.

Trip format

Brand g organizes a gay full-ship charter aboard Amadeus Provence. The September 28 arrival hotel night is separate from embarkation on September 29; it is an eight-night programme with seven nights on the vessel.

What is included

The operator lists the Lyon hotel night with breakfast and reception, hotel-to-ship transfer, seven vessel nights, onboard meals, included beverages, daily offered shore excursions and Brand g entertainment. Specified Lyon airport or rail arrival and departure transfers are included; confirm your exact arrangements.

Fare basis

USD cabin fares are per person based on double occupancy, except the separately priced C-4 single cabin. Add $205 port charges and $200 prepaid gratuities per person. Published category fares do not establish cabin inventory or an all-in total for your travel arrangements.

Solo and cabin reality

C-4 is priced for one traveler. A-1 through C-1 single use has a $2,500 supplement; suites have a 100% single supplement. Ask which single options remain and obtain the full cabin, fees and transfer quote before comparing with sharing.

Accessibility

Ask Brand g about the actual gangway, coach boarding, cabin route and walking surfaces. Included excursions have their own terrain and walking demands. The operator asks for dietary requests at least 45 days before departure; confirm what can be accommodated rather than assuming an accessible or allergy-safe programme.

Embarkation plan

Arrive in Lyon on September 28 for the included hotel night and approximately 17:30 welcome reception. The September 29 programme includes city touring and late-afternoon embarkation. Confirm the hotel, assigned quay and included arrival transfer against your own flight or rail details.

Itinerary rhythm

Chalon-sur-Saône and Tournus share October 1; Châteauneuf-du-Rhône and Le Pouzin share October 5. The latter includes an Ardèche Gorge outing and Le Pouzin lunch rejoining. Do not assume the boat remains at the departure landing while you tour. Arles has a listed free afternoon after its included morning visit.

Editorially reviewed September 29, 2026 from 2 primary sources: brandgvacations.com · brandgvacations.com. Confirm live inventory and individual requirements before paying.

Program itinerary

1. 1Lyon, FranceSeptember 28, 2027

   Arrival hotel night, not a vessel night. The operator lists a welcome reception at approximately 17:30; confirm your included airport or rail transfer.

2. 2Lyon, FranceSeptember 29, 2027

   City touring and late-afternoon embarkation; the operator says the ship departs after dinner. Exact quay and departure time are unconfirmed.

3. 3Mâcon, FranceSeptember 30, 2027

   The operator lists morning arrival, wine-country touring and an afternoon excursion choice. Confirm the individual coach meeting points and return.

4. 4Chalon-sur-Saône, FranceOctober 1, 2027

   Paired Chalon-sur-Saône/Tournus day. The operator lists a morning Beaune outing and an afternoon overland excursion from Chalon; confirm rejoining and the moving ship before leaving independently.

5. 4Tournus, FranceOctober 1, 2027

   Named in the operator’s paired Chalon-sur-Saône/Tournus day. A separately timed independent call and exact rejoining quay are not published.

6. 5Lyon, FranceOctober 2, 2027

   The operator lists morning touring or independent exploration and midday departure; confirm the exact all-aboard time.

7. 6Avignon, FranceOctober 3, 2027

   Included morning walking tour and afternoon Uzès/Pont du Gard outing. The operator says evening departure; the exact time is unconfirmed.

8. 7Arles, FranceOctober 4, 2027

   Included morning history tour with Roman amphitheatre visit, followed by a free afternoon. Confirm the assigned quay and all-aboard before reserving an independent excursion.

9. 8Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, FranceOctober 5, 2027

   Paired Châteauneuf-du-Rhône/Le Pouzin day: the operator offers an Ardèche Gorge morning outing or time aboard. A separate independent village window is not established.

10. 8Le Pouzin, FranceOctober 5, 2027

    The Ardèche Gorge excursion rejoins the vessel here in time for lunch; afternoon sailing follows. No additional independent shore window is promised.

11. 9Lyon, FranceOctober 6, 2027

    The operator expects Lyon arrival around 02:00 and disembarkation by 09:00. Confirm any early departure and the included onward transfer directly.

Confirm the current daily itinerary with Brand g Vacations before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

About the operator

Brand g organizes gay river cruises, small-ship ocean charters and land programmes. Compare the particular vessel, touring pace and package inclusions, and ask about solo arrangements and access for the departure you want.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed September 29, 2026.

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