Overview

Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin on this exquisite journey through southern France aboard Uniworld’s boutique river ship, SS Catherine.

Join fellow wine enthusiasts and your host, Scott Klann, Winemaker and Owner of Newsome Harlow wines along the Rhône and Saône rivers, enjoying the region’s incomparable wine and cuisine and discovering its many treasures. Stroll the very streets of Arles made famous by Van Gogh. Visit Avignon’s majestic Palace of the Popes. Experience “Village Day” in enchanting Viviers. And for those who wish for a more active exploration of the area, you can hike the vineyards of the Rhône and pedal through Lyon, a city designed with bike riders in mind. Explore unforgettable “Burgundy & Provence” where tradition is as deeply rooted as the historic grapevines on the hills.


Program Highlights
  • Cruise hosted by Newsome Harlow Owner & Winemaker, Scott Klann
  • Onboard wine receptions and Dinner with the Winemaker, served with impeccable host wines
  • 15% Cruise Fare Savings if booked by September 30, 2027
  • Early Booking Bonus: 150€ per person shipboard credit bonus if booked by November 30, 2026
  • River Heritage Discount (past Uniworld guests) $150 per person
  • F&WT optional pre-cruise land program and bespoke shore tours in select ports-of-call
PLUS
Ship Inclusions:
  • Accommodations aboard Uniworld’s elegant 158-guest ship – SS Catherine
  • All meals & entertainment on ship
  • Unlimited wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee, tea and bottled water
  • All onboard gratuities
  • Uniworld complimentary shore excursions in every port
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
  • Visits to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Complimentary Internet & WiFi

 

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  • Cruise Line

    Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

  • Ports of Call

    Arles to Lyon

Experts

Scott Klann

Owner & Winemaker, Newsome Harlow Wines

Itinerary

Destination: France
To & From:  Arles to Lyon
Dates: June 25 – July 2, 2028
Length: 7 Nights
Ship: SS Catherine

Important Note: Dates and times of onboard events are subject to change without notice

June 23 - 25
2028
Aix-En-Provence, France

SAVE THE DATES! F&WT Optional 2-night pre-cruise Aix-En-Provence land program “A Celebration of Vines and Flowers”.  Estimated release date: October 2027

June 25
2028
Arles
Embark Ship
Overnight

F&WT Onboard Event: Newsome Harlow Meet & Greet 5:30 – 6:00 PM

June 26
2028
Arles

F&WT Onboard Event: Newsome Harlow Sail Away Toast 6:00 – 6:30 PM

Uniworld Included Shore Tour: Arles Walking Tour

June 27
2028
Avignon

F&WT Onboard Event:  Newsome Harlow Dinner with the Winemaker

Uniworld Included Shore Tours: Your choice of: Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes OR Let’s Go Biking Avignon OR Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct visit

June 28
2028
Viviers & Tain L' Hermitage

SAVE THE DATE! F&WT optional shore tour.  Estimated release date: January 2028

Uniworld Included Shore Tours:  Viviers Village Day: Ardéches and Nights Out: Private Concert

June 29
2028
Tain-L' Hermitage (Tournon)

F&WT Onboard Event: Newsome Harlow Seminar & Tasting (afternoon) “Rhone Blend Competition”

Uniworld Included Shore Tours: Choice of: Tournon and Tain L’Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting OR Let’s Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting

 

June 30
2028
Lyon

Uniworld Included Shore Tours: Choice of: Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit OR Let’s Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour

July 1
2028
Mâcon (Beaune)

SAVE THE DATE! F&WT optional shore tour.  Estimated release date: January 2028

Uniworld Included Shore Tour: Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices

F&WT Onboard Event: Newsome Harlow Farewell Reception 6:00 – 7:00 PM

July 2
2028
Lyon
Disembark Ship AM

Per Person Pricing - SAVE 15% if booked by 9/30/27

Category/Description:Per Person Based on Double Occupancy:
Classic Riverview$5,424
French Balcony / B$6,724
French Balcony / A$6,924
Deluxe Balcony / B$7,324
Deluxe Balcony / A$7,424
Suite$12,024
Grand Suite$16,924

REQUEST PRICES FOR SINGLE/TRIPLE OR CATEGORY NOT LISTED.

Deduct 15% off the cruise fares if booked by September 30, 2027.  Discount is applied after all other saving discounts are calculated, please refer to your F&WT Travel Advisor for details.

Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom occupancy as indicated above and include shipboard accommodations, estimated port charges of $280 (subject to change), onboard meals, gratuities, unlimited beverages of select wines, beers, and spirits, unlimited soft drinks, specialty coffee beverages and tea, complimentary Uniworld shore excursions, and limited travel management services. Prices do not include roundtrip air, transfers, premium wine and spirits, Food & Wine Trails’ optional land programs, travel insurance, or all items of a personal nature. F&WT reserves the right to correct pricing errors or omissions. Prices will not increase after deposit received, except for fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by government agencies.

About The Ship

Click Here for SS Catherine’s Deck Plan

Uniworld is committed to building a fleet of ships that represents the absolute best in luxury river cruising, combining quality craftsmanship with high-tech innovations and custom-designed interiors. Their second Super ShipTM vessel, the S.S. Catherine, continues this proud tradition of excellence with sumptuous materials and meticulous attention to detail. The vessel’s opulent interiors include a two-story lobby with a specially commissioned Murano glass chandelier and whimsical life-size glass horse.

Deluxe Balcony staterooms and Suites on the Camargue Deck have balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that, with the touch of a button, will raise the glass to create a completely enclosed conservatory.

Suite

French Balcony

Restaurant

VanGogh Lounge

Bar DuLeopard

Lobby

Terms & Conditions

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    Please note: Cruise escorts, experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.