Viking from Lyon

Embark on a European river cruise from Lyon and discover the history, architecture, art, and culture of France onboard one of the ships from Viking River Cruises. River cruising onboard Viking is the ideal way to see this part of Europe and you can see a selection of these river cruises from Lyon. Lyon is the base for an exciting range of Viking River Cruises river cruises providing a best of when it comes to all the sights and experiences the region has to offer, with the intimidation-lowering factor of your own semi-private guide.

Lyon

Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhone departement and the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. It is the third largest city in France. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. As the gastronomic capital of France, it is a city with a huge selection of good restaurants.

Viking River Cruises

Vikings' ships are the largest and most contemporary. While each of Viking's 76 river vessels is unique, all provide the best cruises with a great variety of itineraries specifically designed to help travelers explore and engage with destinations through fascinating on-land excursions and sightseeing with exposure to local customs, folklore, and food. The ships have a contemporary and comfortable decor, with inviting public spaces where passengers can socialize. River cruising in 2024 with Viking River Cruises is the ideal way to see this part of Europe and you can see a selection of these river cruises from Lyon. Lyon is the base for an exciting range of Viking River Cruises river cruise itinerary providing a best of when it comes to all the sights and experiences the region has to offer, with the intimidation-lowering factor of your own semi-private guide. Experience all that Europe has to offer onboard departing from Lyon.