The Adventure Begins
Bonjour, Ladies!
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting adventure just for YOU!
Uniworld's first-ever women-only river cruise!
A passionate team of women came together to create an unforgettable week, filled to the brim with unique experiences created for this sailing.
Guests on this inaugural themed cruise can expect to immerse themselves in France on new excursions, partake in breathtaking Nights Out, mingle at cocktail parties, laugh and dance along to surprise entertainment, and receive special gifts to remind them of this one-of-a-kind trip for years to come.
Bring your mothers, sisters, adult daughters, best friends, or any special women in your life, or embark on a solo adventure where you’re destined to make new friends during a week of connection, exploration, immersion, relaxation, laughter, and indulgence.
Special Celebrity Guests onboard!
Announcing none other than Rachel Dratch, award-winning actor, comedian, and writer as our Celebrity guest! Best known for her tenure on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Rachel Dratch will treat cruise guests to a special comedy set and Q&A onboard while they journey through the heart of France.
Special Announcement:
Just Girls Travel just found out the CEO Ellen Bettridge is now cruising with us!
Aug 24 - 31, 2025 Arles to Lyon
Call Email or Text — Sue Thompson
[email protected]
Sue's cell 952-240-3180
Details here on this link
NOTE: Special pricing only offered by contacting Sue Thompson
Just Girls Travel Exclusive Rates:
Classic Cabin lower level $5765 share Solo $7655
French Balcony $7065 share Solo $9415
Ultra All-Inclusive Luxury
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting adventure just for YOU!
Uniworld's first-ever women-only river cruise!
A passionate team of women came together to create an unforgettable week, filled to the brim with unique experiences created for this sailing.
Guests on this inaugural themed cruise can expect to immerse themselves in France on new excursions, partake in breathtaking Nights Out, mingle at cocktail parties, laugh and dance along to surprise entertainment, and receive special gifts to remind them of this one-of-a-kind trip for years to come.
Bring your mothers, sisters, adult daughters, best friends, or any special women in your life, or embark on a solo adventure where you’re destined to make new friends during a week of connection, exploration, immersion, relaxation, laughter, and indulgence.
Special Celebrity Guests onboard!
Announcing none other than Rachel Dratch, award-winning actor, comedian, and writer as our Celebrity guest! Best known for her tenure on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Rachel Dratch will treat cruise guests to a special comedy set and Q&A onboard while they journey through the heart of France.
Special Announcement:
Just Girls Travel just found out the CEO Ellen Bettridge is now cruising with us!
Aug 24 - 31, 2025 Arles to Lyon
Call Email or Text — Sue Thompson
[email protected]
Sue's cell 952-240-3180
Details here on this link
NOTE: Special pricing only offered by contacting Sue Thompson
Just Girls Travel Exclusive Rates:
Classic Cabin lower level $5765 share Solo $7655
French Balcony $7065 share Solo $9415
Ultra All-Inclusive Luxury
What's All Included: Well.... here goes
Dining
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water
- 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Let's Go” and “Village Day” programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the striking S.S. Catherine
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi
- 1 country: France
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
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Arles to Lyon
Aug 24, 2025 Arles (Embark)
Arrive at the Marseille Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship docked in Arles.
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers. For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports.
Aug 25. 2025 Arles
Explore a sun-drenched Provençal town today with an allure all its own. Known for its remarkable Roman ruins, Arles so inspired Van Gogh that he painted some 200 paintings there. Arles has existed since the sixth century BC, when the ancient Greeks founded it and named it Theline. It was here that the Romans built their first bridge across the Rhône River, creating a vital overland route between Italy and Spain.
Featured Excursion Arles Walking TourVan Gogh paid tribute to Arles’ atmospheric beauty in some 200 paintings, including Starry Night Over the Rhône. It’s an ancient city boasting a remarkable collection of Roman ruins; among them are a theater where the famous Venus of Arles—on display in the...
Read More >
Aug 26, Avignon
The walled city of Avignon is one of the most fascinating towns in southern France, with a host of historic gems to explore—including the fortress residence of rebellious popes who broke from Rome and once lived and ruled here. You’ll see the Palace of the Popes and much more today, or have the chance to visit a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Choose between...Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the PopesIt’s hard to believe, looking at the charming cafés and entertaining street performers in the Clock Tower Square, that this lively scene owes its existence to a 15th-century siege. This area was the heart of medieval Avignon (and the site of the original Roman town), crowded with...
Read More >
or
Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct VisitIn the middle of the first century, Roman engineers responded to Nîmes’s need for water to fill its baths, fountains, and pools by building a 30-mile-long aqueduct from Uzès to Nîmes—which required transporting Uzès springwater over the River Gardon. A thousand ...Read More >
Masterpiece Collection Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting
Aug 27, 2025 Viviers
An enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, Viviers has a long and storied past that goes back more than 1,600 years—and a splendid architectural heritage to match. At one time, Viviers was divided along religious lines—the clergy lived in the upper part of the town, the laity in the lower part. Your exploration of the town will take you through both parts, as you begin at the crest and make your way to the riverbank.
Featured ExcursionVillage Day: ArdèchesSycamores line some of Viviers’ stone-paved streets (planted, so they say, to provide shade for Napoleon’s soldiers), and houses here bear the watermarks of floods over the years. A local expert will show you the fountain squares in the Old Town, which combines Roman and medieval...
Read More >
Aug 28, 2025 Tain-l’Hermitage (Tournon)
If you love fine wine, you’ll love the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage. Tournon may be a small town, but stirring events took place here: A castle was raised on the hilltop in the 10th century to protect the region, and new fortifications were added over the centuries, including two “new” towers built to defend against Protestant attacks in the 16th century. You’ll see the handsome houses constructed by wealthy merchants and garrison officers when you walk through the Rue de Doux area, and you’ll pass the 14th-century church and the oldest secondary school in France.
Choose between...Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine TastingNestled on opposite sides of the river in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage are an ideal destination for connoisseurs of fine wine.
Cross the pretty flower-decked Marc Seguin suspension bridge to Tain-l’Hermitage to visit local...
Read More >
or
Let's Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine TastingAre you ready to explore the steepest vineyards on the Rhône? The vines producing the world-famous Hermitage wines grow on precipitous slopes above the river, so steep that terracing is essential. Hike along the paths that parallel the rough courses of stone through the vineyards, each one...
Read More >
Aug 29, 2025 Lyon
Ancient Lyon is a city of tantalizing contrasts, from Roman roots to stunning modern architecture and plenty of Renaissance flair in between. There's much to explore here, from the city's bike paths to the silk weavers' secret passageways. While you're in town, you might like to have lunch on your own at one of the many traditional bouchons that proliferate in the epicenter of French gastronomy.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Choose between...Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules VisitYou'll fall in love with Lyon today as you take in the view from the top of Fourvière Hill, where a magnificent cathedral rises above the city. Take in the view below, noting the splendid façades of Renaissance houses. You'll get a sense of how the city developed, growing from Roman...
Fun Fact: Lyon is UNESCO City of Literature just as Iowa City, Iowa is City of Literature
Read More >
Silk Weavers Walking Tour Lyon’s history is entwined with silk, which dominated the city’s economy for centuries—at one time, almost a third of the city’s population were silk weavers. Jump on a tram and head into the historic Saint-Jean Quarter, part of the UNESCO-honored Old Town, where we’ll ...
Read More >MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
or
Let's Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike TourGet out and about with a bike ride along the river. Lyon boasts a thriving bike-rental scene, which tells you just how popular this mode of transportation is—you will definitely have two-wheeled company as you pedal along the banks of the Rhône on a sunny day. Your route takes you over...
Read More >
Aug 30, 2025 Mâcon (Beaune)
The pace of life is decidedly more relaxed in Burgundy, where endless rows of grapes hang heavy on the vine. The capital of the region’s wine trade, Beaune is renowned for its history, beauty, and highly prized wine, as well as its medieval-era hospital—the Hospices de Beaune.
Featured Excursion Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices Beaune may not be a large town, but it brims with history, a wealth of splendid regional architecture and incredible food. Nestled inside medieval ramparts, Beaune was the seat of the warlike dukes of Burgundy until the 16th century. It is best known for two magnificent sights: the Hospices de...
Read More >Masterpiece Collection Château de Rully Wine tasting & lunch
Aug 31, 2025
Lyon (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can continue your adventure with an extension to Paris.
Please ask Sue for quote on Airfare and Pre and post cruise options.
[email protected] Call or Text + 1 952-240-3180
Optional Extension
Paris Post-Cruise Extension
No visit to France would be complete without seeing the city that is widely regarded as the most beautiful in the world—Paris. Nothing compares to the charm of its neighborhoods, the grandeur of its awe-inspiring architecture and monuments, or the cosmopolitan elegance of its boulevards. Delve into the delights this magnificent city has to offer, from the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées to the quaint neighborhood cafés beloved by locals.
Less Optional Extension
Athens Post-Cruise Extension
A trip to delight any Classicist, culinary enthusiast, or simply the culturally curious, this 4-day stay in Athens offers a brief and wonderful taste of Greece’s famous capital city. Your luxury hotel in a sought-after area of Athens will be the perfect jumping point for the exciting experiences we have planned for you, including dinner with a local in their home, a trip up to the Parthenon, and a foodie tour of popular Greek treats.Note: Included flights may be as early as 6:00am and/or have a connecting flight.
Less Optional Extension
Athens & Santorini Post-Cruise Extension
From ancient wonders to sun-kissed island vistas, Greece makes for one truly extraordinary travel destination. Split your stay between Athens and Santorini, each rich in history, culture, excellent cuisine, and awe-inspiring sights. Sample the local fare, including some island-grown wines, and sail around Santorini’s caldera.Note: Included flights may be as early as 6:00am and/or have a connecting flight.
Note: Flights are additional - Please let me know where you are flying from and I will find the best options and rates for you.
Aug 24, 2025 Arles (Embark)
Arrive at the Marseille Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship docked in Arles.
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers. For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports.
Aug 25. 2025 Arles
Explore a sun-drenched Provençal town today with an allure all its own. Known for its remarkable Roman ruins, Arles so inspired Van Gogh that he painted some 200 paintings there. Arles has existed since the sixth century BC, when the ancient Greeks founded it and named it Theline. It was here that the Romans built their first bridge across the Rhône River, creating a vital overland route between Italy and Spain.
Featured Excursion Arles Walking TourVan Gogh paid tribute to Arles’ atmospheric beauty in some 200 paintings, including Starry Night Over the Rhône. It’s an ancient city boasting a remarkable collection of Roman ruins; among them are a theater where the famous Venus of Arles—on display in the...
Read More >
Aug 26, Avignon
The walled city of Avignon is one of the most fascinating towns in southern France, with a host of historic gems to explore—including the fortress residence of rebellious popes who broke from Rome and once lived and ruled here. You’ll see the Palace of the Popes and much more today, or have the chance to visit a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Choose between...Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the PopesIt’s hard to believe, looking at the charming cafés and entertaining street performers in the Clock Tower Square, that this lively scene owes its existence to a 15th-century siege. This area was the heart of medieval Avignon (and the site of the original Roman town), crowded with...
Read More >
or
Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct VisitIn the middle of the first century, Roman engineers responded to Nîmes’s need for water to fill its baths, fountains, and pools by building a 30-mile-long aqueduct from Uzès to Nîmes—which required transporting Uzès springwater over the River Gardon. A thousand ...Read More >
Masterpiece Collection Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting
Aug 27, 2025 Viviers
An enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, Viviers has a long and storied past that goes back more than 1,600 years—and a splendid architectural heritage to match. At one time, Viviers was divided along religious lines—the clergy lived in the upper part of the town, the laity in the lower part. Your exploration of the town will take you through both parts, as you begin at the crest and make your way to the riverbank.
Featured ExcursionVillage Day: ArdèchesSycamores line some of Viviers’ stone-paved streets (planted, so they say, to provide shade for Napoleon’s soldiers), and houses here bear the watermarks of floods over the years. A local expert will show you the fountain squares in the Old Town, which combines Roman and medieval...
Read More >
Aug 28, 2025 Tain-l’Hermitage (Tournon)
If you love fine wine, you’ll love the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage. Tournon may be a small town, but stirring events took place here: A castle was raised on the hilltop in the 10th century to protect the region, and new fortifications were added over the centuries, including two “new” towers built to defend against Protestant attacks in the 16th century. You’ll see the handsome houses constructed by wealthy merchants and garrison officers when you walk through the Rue de Doux area, and you’ll pass the 14th-century church and the oldest secondary school in France.
Choose between...Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine TastingNestled on opposite sides of the river in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage are an ideal destination for connoisseurs of fine wine.
Cross the pretty flower-decked Marc Seguin suspension bridge to Tain-l’Hermitage to visit local...
Read More >
or
Let's Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine TastingAre you ready to explore the steepest vineyards on the Rhône? The vines producing the world-famous Hermitage wines grow on precipitous slopes above the river, so steep that terracing is essential. Hike along the paths that parallel the rough courses of stone through the vineyards, each one...
Read More >
Aug 29, 2025 Lyon
Ancient Lyon is a city of tantalizing contrasts, from Roman roots to stunning modern architecture and plenty of Renaissance flair in between. There's much to explore here, from the city's bike paths to the silk weavers' secret passageways. While you're in town, you might like to have lunch on your own at one of the many traditional bouchons that proliferate in the epicenter of French gastronomy.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Choose between...Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules VisitYou'll fall in love with Lyon today as you take in the view from the top of Fourvière Hill, where a magnificent cathedral rises above the city. Take in the view below, noting the splendid façades of Renaissance houses. You'll get a sense of how the city developed, growing from Roman...
Fun Fact: Lyon is UNESCO City of Literature just as Iowa City, Iowa is City of Literature
Read More >
Silk Weavers Walking Tour Lyon’s history is entwined with silk, which dominated the city’s economy for centuries—at one time, almost a third of the city’s population were silk weavers. Jump on a tram and head into the historic Saint-Jean Quarter, part of the UNESCO-honored Old Town, where we’ll ...
Read More >MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
or
Let's Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike TourGet out and about with a bike ride along the river. Lyon boasts a thriving bike-rental scene, which tells you just how popular this mode of transportation is—you will definitely have two-wheeled company as you pedal along the banks of the Rhône on a sunny day. Your route takes you over...
Read More >
Aug 30, 2025 Mâcon (Beaune)
The pace of life is decidedly more relaxed in Burgundy, where endless rows of grapes hang heavy on the vine. The capital of the region’s wine trade, Beaune is renowned for its history, beauty, and highly prized wine, as well as its medieval-era hospital—the Hospices de Beaune.
Featured Excursion Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices Beaune may not be a large town, but it brims with history, a wealth of splendid regional architecture and incredible food. Nestled inside medieval ramparts, Beaune was the seat of the warlike dukes of Burgundy until the 16th century. It is best known for two magnificent sights: the Hospices de...
Read More >Masterpiece Collection Château de Rully Wine tasting & lunch
Aug 31, 2025
Lyon (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can continue your adventure with an extension to Paris.
Please ask Sue for quote on Airfare and Pre and post cruise options.
[email protected] Call or Text + 1 952-240-3180
Optional Extension
Paris Post-Cruise Extension
No visit to France would be complete without seeing the city that is widely regarded as the most beautiful in the world—Paris. Nothing compares to the charm of its neighborhoods, the grandeur of its awe-inspiring architecture and monuments, or the cosmopolitan elegance of its boulevards. Delve into the delights this magnificent city has to offer, from the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées to the quaint neighborhood cafés beloved by locals.
- 2 nights at the Hôtel du Louvre (or similar)
- Breakfast daily
- All service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Opera Garnier Discovery Walk
- English-speaking expert
- All transfers
Less Optional Extension
Athens Post-Cruise Extension
A trip to delight any Classicist, culinary enthusiast, or simply the culturally curious, this 4-day stay in Athens offers a brief and wonderful taste of Greece’s famous capital city. Your luxury hotel in a sought-after area of Athens will be the perfect jumping point for the exciting experiences we have planned for you, including dinner with a local in their home, a trip up to the Parthenon, and a foodie tour of popular Greek treats.Note: Included flights may be as early as 6:00am and/or have a connecting flight.
- 3 nights at the Divani Caravel (or similar)
- Breakfast daily, 1 dinner
- All service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Home-Hosted Dinner
- Highlights of Athens City Tour
- Taste of Greece Walking Tour
- All transfers and transportation
- Flights to Athens
- Services of a local guide
Less Optional Extension
Athens & Santorini Post-Cruise Extension
From ancient wonders to sun-kissed island vistas, Greece makes for one truly extraordinary travel destination. Split your stay between Athens and Santorini, each rich in history, culture, excellent cuisine, and awe-inspiring sights. Sample the local fare, including some island-grown wines, and sail around Santorini’s caldera.Note: Included flights may be as early as 6:00am and/or have a connecting flight.
- 2 nights at the Divani Caravel in Athens (or similar)
- 3 nights at the Orama Hotel or Majestic Hotel in Santorini (or similar; hotel will be confirmed approximately 45 days prior to arrival)
- Breakfast daily, 1 dinner, and 1 meal in Santorini during the Caldera cruise
- All service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Highlights of Athens City Tour
- Santorini Walking Tour with Local Dinner
- Caldera Cruise
- Santorini Villages with Wine Tasting
- All transfers and transportation
- Flights to Athens and from Athens to Santorini
- Services of a local guide
Note: Flights are additional - Please let me know where you are flying from and I will find the best options and rates for you.