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An aerial view of Arles on the Rhone, with its Roman arena at the center of the old town.
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Arles, France
Arles is a city on the Rhone in Provence, in the south of France, famous for a Roman arena that still holds crowds after nearly 2,000 years and for the more than 300 paintings and drawings Vincent van Gogh made here in 1888 and 1889, among them The Night Cafe and Starry Night Over the Rhone. Taken by the Romans in 123 BC, it became one of the most important cities of Roman Gaul, and its Roman and Romanesque monuments were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. The city of about 52,000 people lies just below the point where the Rhone splits in two to form the Camargue, France's largest wetland, much of which falls within its boundaries.
Do river cruise ships dock in Arles? Yes. River ships moor on the Rhone within walking distance of the town, and the compact old center, with the arena, the Roman theater and St. Trophime close together, is easy to explore on foot.
Cruises to Arles are river cruises on the Rhone and the Saone, with Avalon, Viking River, AmaWaterways, Emerald, Uniworld, Scenic, CroisiEurope and Tauck, and many cruises start or end here, so Arles is often the first or last city of a Provence river voyage. Arrive a day early or stay a day after, and the arena, the cloister and Van Gogh's Arles fit comfortably around embarkation.
On a single day, walk the arena first, since it anchors the old town, then the theater and St. Trophime's cloister, and finish at the Espace Van Gogh courtyard.
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River Cruise Lines
Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.
River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.
Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.
Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
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Deluxe Cruise Lines
These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.
A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.
Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.
The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.
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Luxury Cruise Lines
When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.
On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.
All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.
One of the world's leaders in luxury river cruising, AmaWaterways (formerly named Amadeus Waterways), is an excellent option for more discerning and experienced travelers. With exquisitely decorated twin-balcony staterooms, delicious locally sourced cuisine, a complimentary Wellness Program, the Sun Deck with a pool, and bicycles to explore on your own, AmaWaterways' new ships are among the most state-of-the-art ships cruising the rivers of Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.
Cruising year-round from across the United States of America, American Cruise Lines is an expert on American cruising. The nation's largest cruise line has a fleet of 19 ships with itineraries spanning from coast to coast, covering most of the waterways in between and visiting 35 states. With ships built in America and crews comprised solely of Americans, American Cruise Lines surely lives up to its name. With over 50 itineraries that explore U.S. ports of call, there's something for everyone when traveling with them.
An award-winning river cruise line, Avalon Waterways offers luxury river cruises throughout the rivers of Europe, Southeast Asia, Egypt, and South America, including the Galapagos Islands. Their ships are among the youngest and most innovative in the river cruising industry. They feature spacious accommodations, fantastic cuisine, and captivating itineraries. As a part of the Globus family of brands, many of Avalon's cruises can be combined with a Globus land package, creating a truly unique vacation package. Thanks to Avalon Waterways' relationship with Globus, they can offer inspired enrichment on their cruises through guided sightseeing tours, daily port lectures, and VIP access to key destinations.
Azamara is a deluxe cruising experience that's geared towards discerning travelers yearning to travel, in luxury, to exotic and rare vacation destinations. On an Azamara cruise, you'll experience extremely high levels of service, gourmet cuisine, and fantastic accommodations. With a country club casual dress code and open dining format, this premium product is a fabulous choice for many travelers. Special amenities that all guests booked on an Azamara cruise benefit from include pre-paid gratuities, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and teas. Select standard spirits, international beers, and wines are also included (available in the bars during regular opening hours, and not through room service). Guests who are booked in a suite get complimentary specialty dining, free internet, complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck, and much more!
Sail along some of the most beautiful rivers in Europe and explore some of the most fascinating destinations on a CroisiEurope river cruise. Experience some of Europe’s most historical sites and finest culinary masterpieces aboard an intimate CroisiEurope cruise ship while receiving top-notch service from the staff. Whether you want to relax on a soothing river tour or go on a fascinating land excursion, make a reservation with CroisiEurope, one of the most affordable and ecological-friendly family-owned river cruise lines in the world.
Founded in 2014, originally as Emerald Waterways, Emerald Cruises, is an award-winning deluxe cruise line well known for its great value and contemporary style, offering both river and yacht cruises. Included in an Emerald Cruises vacation is a wonderful selection of dining and beverage options, as well as a selection of shore excursions for when you are exploring on land. Wine, beer and soft drinks are included during lunch and dinner aboard their Star-Ships and their yacht, with complimentary tea and coffee all day long. Bottled water is provided in your room, and is replenished daily. Their onboard cuisine uses local, fresh ingredients, further immersing you into the destination being explored. WiFi is included standard and tipping is included, which are both otherwise significant expenses that you won't have to consider during your vacation.
Part of Hurtigruten Group, Hurtigruten Expeditions (also known as HX) offers expedition-style cruises to some of the most remote destinations in the world. Their small ships take guests up close to the wildlife and landscapes of those areas, including Antarctica, Greenland, Spitsbergen, and the Arctic. An expert Expedition Team provides wonderful onboard enrichment lectures, and a variety of unique, exciting shore excursions (such as dog sledding, kayaking, and snow mobile safaris) are available during each Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise,
Experience a different and magical way of cruising. Ponant prides themselves in providing modest-sized yachts that will transport you where most larger ships cannot reach. Included on board are restaurants that prepare the finest in French-inspired cuisine, as well as a well-trained and discreet staff whose goal is to provide you with the best service possible. For those who enjoy the luxurious life, some of their ships have butler service (for guests staying in select suites). All this and so much more is offered, along with all the privacy you could ask for. Come experience cruising "A la Française", the tasteful style of this company.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is a 5-star luxury cruise line, providing all-inclusive river and ocean journeys through Europe, Asia, Australia, and more. Scenic Luxury provides award-winning service and exceeds expectations of comfort and luxury with a small ship experience. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has a diverse selection of dining and beverage options, as well as a selection of shore excursions for when you want to explore land. Wine, beer and soft drinks are included aboard their Space-Ships. Bottled water is provided in your room, and is replenished daily. Their onboard cuisine uses local, fresh ingredients, further immersing you into the destination being explored. WiFi and tipping is included, which are both otherwise significant expenses that you won't have to consider during your vacation.
Silversea's all-inclusive ultra-luxury vacations appeal to discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and attentive, individualized service. Distinguished by its award-winning, all-suite ships and impeccable service, Silversea's all-inclusive fares include round-trip airfare (from select gateways), a pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay, all beverages including select wines and spirits, gratuities, transfers, and a special shoreside event, The Silversea Experience, on select sailings.
Discover a new age of sailing, where the romantic traditions of the past are combined with the modern comforts and amenities of the present. Star Clippers' tall ships are perfect for cruising in casual elegance. On board you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, friendly crew, and international cuisine, all in pampered comfort. If you're a boating enthusiast, you can lend a hand hoisting the sails, learn to climb the mast, tie marine knots, or just lay back and let the crew do all the work.
One of the world's leaders in premium land tours also offers fantastic river cruises in Europe, as well as small ship cruises. Their luxurious Tauck River Cruising fleet sails in some of the most famous rivers in the world, such as the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Seine. Tauck Cruises' small ship fleet provides expedition and cultural journey cruises worldwide. Every one of their river cruises is all-inclusive, providing guests with a great value, pairing fantastically with their intimate, club-like onboard atmosphere and the uncommon access they get their guests via exclusive cultural experiences on their included excursions ashore.
Uniworld, one of America's leaders in river cruise/tour programs to Europe, Portugal, Russia, China, India, and Egypt offers more itineraries on more rivers aboard more ships than any other travel company. Few river cruise lines even come close to offering the quality and diversity of choices you have with Uniworld. With over 500 departures, more than 40 itineraries, and a great crew-to-guest ratio (1 to 3) there is simply no better way to travel.
A new venture by Viking Cruises, Viking Expeditions, debuted in 2022 with two brand new sister expedition ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. Both 378-guest ships offer a variety of adventurous itineraries, such as the Arctic, Antarctica, South America, Canada, and the Great Lakes. Optimally sized for expeditions, they are small enough to traverse remote areas, yet large enough to provide speed and smooth sailing in rugged seas. Whether from meticulously designed public viewing areas or the comfort of a modern balcony or suite stateroom, guests can experience breathtaking views up close.
The Hangar, an enclosed in-ship marina, innovates expeditions aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris . Guests can board kayaks, submarines, Zodiacs, and boats inside the ship and easily sail into the water for their excursion.
Viking River Cruises operates the world’s largest fleet of deluxe vessels built specifically for river travel. Viking sails in the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the US, including the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Elbe, Seine, Douro, Nile, Mekong, and Mississippi. Their pricing includes Wi-Fi, meals, lectures, activities, shore excursions, hotel accommodations on cruisetours, and more. Complimentary specialty coffee and teas are available 24 hours, and free bottled water is replenished daily. While on a Viking River cruise, you can expect world-class service, cultural enrichment, and accommodations with hotel-style beds and spacious showers.
Windstar was created with the vision to offer an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation. The Windstar passenger sees the world with luxurious accommodations, a casual yet elegant atmosphere, and exquisite service and cuisine. Well known for cruising off the beaten path and pampering without pretense, they sail to exotic locales and hidden harbors that larger ships can't access. Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts and three power yachts throughout Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas.
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Things to do in Arles, France
Arles crowds Roman monuments, Romanesque carving and Van Gogh's footsteps into an old town small enough to cover on foot.
♦ Arles Amphitheater
Completed around AD 90, shortly after the Colosseum in Rome, the arena once held more than 20,000 spectators. After the fall of Rome it became a fortified town with towers and more than 200 houses inside its walls. Restored from the 1820s, it still hosts bullfights during the city's feria, along with plays and concerts in summer.
♦ The Roman Theater
Built in the 1st century during the reign of Augustus, the ancient theater is one of the Roman monuments of Arles protected as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the arena, the cryptoporticus and the baths. Its ruins give a sense of the scale of the Roman city that once stood here.
♦ Church and Cloister of St. Trophime
This former cathedral is a major work of Romanesque architecture. The carved Last Judgment over its portal and the sculpted columns of the cloister beside it are among the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture, and the cloister is a quiet break from the summer heat of the streets.
♦ In the Footsteps of Van Gogh
Van Gogh painted some of his best-known works during his 15 months in Arles, including The Bedroom and L'Arlesienne. The courtyard of the city's Old Hospital is now the Espace Van Gogh, a center devoted to his work. The Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles is one of the city's cultural foundations.
♦ Alyscamps and the Baths of Constantine
The Alyscamps, a Roman necropolis lined with ancient tombs, is one of the most atmospheric walks in the city. The substantial remains of the baths built under Emperor Constantine round out the city's Roman heritage.
♦ Museum of Ancient Arles and Provence
This museum holds one of the finest collections of Roman sarcophagi outside Rome. It is the best place to see the objects that once filled the city's Roman monuments, and a good indoor choice on a hot or rainy afternoon.
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