We boarded A-ROSA Stella in Lyon, France, for a weeklong cruise in August on the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France. The itinerary was gorgeous, with visits to vineyards, bicycle trips through the French countryside, fine dining, sunsets on the rivers and the chance to stroll through charming villages, cities and towns such as Avignon and Arles. Of course, the French wines, included at no extra charge as were all beverages, were refreshing and delicious.
You may also want to read about some initial confusion about the all-inclusive policy when we boarded: All-Inclusive River Cruises? Introducing A-ROSA Stella.
Would we cruise this itinerary again on A-ROSA Stella? Absolutely. See our summing up: Assessing A-ROSA Stella: 9 Differentiating Factors That Would Make Me Cruise Again
Check out our slideshow and be sure to see our ship review of A-ROSA Stella.
Bicycling On A-ROSA Stella
We bicycled everyday of our voyage on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Tours Included On A-ROSA Stella
Most tours were included while cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Bikes On A-ROSA Stella
A-ROSA Stella's bicycles were free for us to use during our time on board. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
A-ROSA Stella Docked In Mâcon, France
With A-ROSA Stella docked in Mâcon, we enjoyed excursions to wine country. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Bikes On A-ROSA Stella
A-ROSA Stella's bicycles were in great condition, probably the best I've ever ridden on a river cruiser. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Bicycling On A-ROSA Stella
That's me on a bike, pushing hard. © 2013 Monica Frisk
French Countryside
Scenes like this one were common as we bicycled the French countryside during our cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Monica Frisk
Visiting Vineyards On A-ROSA Stella
We visited a variety of vineyards while cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers in southern France on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Cycling Wine Country On A-ROSA Stella
Monday, we cycled through vineyards where renowned French wines are made. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
All-Inclusive A-ROSA Stella
All-inclusive all daylong. Most other river cruise vessels typically include beer, wine, soft drinks and speciality coffees during lunch and dinner only. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Local Wines On A-ROSA Stella
On the day A-ROSA Stella visited Mâcon, France, we had local wines for dinner. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Spa On A-ROSA Stella
A-ROSA Stella's spa is among the largest on the rivers. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Spa On A-ROSA Stella
One of the treatment rooms on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Spa On A-ROSA Stella
Room to relax in the spa. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Gym On A-ROSA Stella
The large gym on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Steam Bath On A-ROSA Stella
A-ROSA Stella features the largest spa we have seen on a river cruise vessel. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Sauna On A-ROSA Stella
A sauna with a view on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
Pool On A-ROSA Stella
The large pool on A-ROSA Stella. © 2013 Ralph Grizzle
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