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Riviera Travel to resume Lord Byron river sailings in 2022

Riviera Travel river ship MS Lord Byron is set to resume sailings in 2022 after this year’s departures were cancelled.

An eight-day Burgundy, River Rhone and Provence river itinerary in the south of France, originally due to operate this year, will run next summer.

Sailings by the 140-passenger ship have gone back on sale for 15 cruises from April to October next year.

The itinerary includes seven visits and tours, including Lyon, Arles, Avignon and Vienne; wine tasting in Beaune; and excursions to the Ardèche Gorges, Popes’ Palace and the Pont du Gard.

Prices start at £1,569 per person, including return flights and transfers, with a low £250pp deposit available. The cruise starts in Lyon and concludes in Avignon.

MS Lord Byron comprises 74 cabins and suites, a sun deck, 24-hour self-service station for tea and coffee, a splash pool, putting green plus a wellness area with sauna, steam room and hairdressing salon.

Head of cruise and worldwide product Katja Hildebrandt said: “We’re delighted to confirm to the trade that their customers once again have the opportunity to set sail on the stunning Lord Byron. It’s a five-star ship that will visit five-star destinations across the south of France.”

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