Tauck on the Rhône & Saône at a glance
Tauck currently operates 2 river-cruise vessels on the Rhône & Saône, with an average passenger count of 98. The line is headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut and was founded in 1925; Tauck has been guiding land journeys since 1925 and entered river cruising in 2006. Its European fleet of Inspiration-class ships is known for spacious 300-square-foot suites at the bow, a fully inclusive fare, and a high crew-to-guest ratio. Tauck Bridges departures are designed specifically for grandparents travelling with grandchildren.
The Rhône & Saône itself flows through Switzerland, France over 1294 kilometres. The combined Rhône and Saône itinerary runs the length of Burgundy and Provence — from the gastronomic capital of Lyon down to the Camargue wetlands at the Mediterranean. Highlights include the Roman amphitheatres of Vienne, Orange and Arles, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, and the Côtes du Rhône wine villages of Tournon. Headline destinations served by Tauck on this river include Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Vienne, Tournon.
Tauck ships sailing the Rhône & Saône
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy & Provence | 8 nights | Lyon · Mâcon · Tournon · Viviers · Avignon · Arles · Tarascon |
| Taste of Southern France | 8 nights | Lyon · Beaune · Vienne · Tournon · Avignon · Arles |