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Silver on the River France 2026
Jul 15 - 22, 2026
Please join a group of fun-loving people for this once-in-a-lifetime trip! We'll sail July 15-22, 2026, in France on the Rhone River, traveling from Lyon to Avignon. This exclusive, custom 7-night departure has extra-special events such as rooftop deck BBQs, live local bands, and evening DJs. This is a floating party you don't want to miss!
Here are the highlights -
- Luxury, ultra all-inclusive cruise on Riverside Ravel by Riverside Luxury Cruises
- This departure is a custom itinerary exclusively for Leave it to Mel Travel clients
- Starts in Lyon, the culinary capital of the world, the day after Bastille Day
- Ends in Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage site and historical gem of Provence
- Travel through some of the most famous wine regions in all of France: the Rhone Valley and Provence.
- Limited availability, but some of each suite type remain open for booking
- Every suite has a floor-to-ceiling panoramic balcony-window
- Optional 3-night cruise on Ravel to sail on the Saone river through Burgundy before the charter cruise, with special rates available. Watch Bastille Day fireworks from the top sun deck!
- Pre-cruise tour options to Normandy or Champagne and post-cruise tour to Paris are available. There's limited space, so be sure to sign up soon!
Please click on the "Full Itinerary" link below to see all the amazing inclusions and tour descriptions
Itinerary
Wed, Jul 15: Lyon, France
Thu, Jul 16: Vienne, France
Fri, Jul 17: Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Sat, Jul 18: Viviers, France
Sun, Jul 19: Arles, France
Mon, Jul 20: Arles, France
Tue, Jul 21: Tarascon, France
Wed, Jul 22: Avignon, France
Full Itinerary
Pricing and Inclusions
The cost of the cruise starts at $5,200 per person and goes to $14,500 per person (double occupancy required) which means a price range of $10,400 for a Melody Suite to $29,000 for a Ravel Suite.
What's included:
- all meals on the boat with 4 dining venues including snack options all day long
- premium beverage package
- en-suite mini bar
- complimentary 24-hour room service
- all tips, on and off the boat
- your choice of excursions at each stop with no premium surcharges
- Butler service and twice daily housekeeping service
- complimentary self service laundry room with iron and steamer
- fitness room, indoor pool, and bicycles available
- onboard pianist and live local entertainment
- live band party one night
- transfers on embarkation day from hotel, train station, or airport to boat
- transfers on disembarkation day from boat to hotel, train station, or airport
What's not included:
- Airfare
- pre- and post-cruise tour options
- trip insurance
- personal incidentals such as spa services or professional laundry services
Riverside Ravel Deck Plan
Why did we chose Riverside Luxury Cruises?
Silver on the River Cancellation and Refund Policy
We will make every effort to sell out the entire ship; if successful, a partial refund may be issued at our discretion, minus applicable administrative fees.
- Before December 31, 2025
- A refund of the 15% of the cruise fare paid may be issued minus a $1000 administrative fee per suite.
- January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
- A refund of the 65% of the cruise fare paid may be issued minus a $1500 administrative fee per suite.
- On or After May 1, 2026
- No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after final payment.
- Additional Considerations:
- All refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@melstravel.com
- Name changes are permitted until 60 days before sailing, subject to cruise line policies.
- We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations. We offer plans through Allianz Travel Insurance.
- We offer an optional payment plan where your total cost will be broken up into monthly payments based on the time remaining to travel.
Your Advisor
Melisa Richardson
Leave it to Mel Travel
CST: 2087260
info@melstravel.com
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