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DepartsNice, France on Sun, Apr 11, 2010
ReturnsParis, France on Thu, Apr 22, 2010
Region(s) Visited France
River(s) Visited Saone, Rhone
Cabin TypeCat1Cat2Cat3Cat4
Brochure Price$3,768$3,668$3,618$3,119
Our Price$3,391$3,301$3,256$2,807
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See France at its scenic best on this charming getaway. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the 'Queen of the Riviera,' while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saone and Rhone Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in Tournon and Beaune, and see the sights with Local Guides in Avignon, Arles, and Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste the sumptuous wines and local cuisine.
Day 1: (Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Cote d'Azur, France.
(Mon.) Welcome to France! Time at leisure to get acquainted with your new surroundings. This evening an optional excursion to Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco is available.

Day 3: Cote d'Azur-Arles (Embarkation).
(Tue.) This morning, enjoy a guided stroll through the narrow, winding streets of Nice's OLD TOWN. After lunch, transfer by motorcoach to Arles in the Provence region, where you'll board your river cruise vessel. Before dinner, meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (B,D)

Day 4: Arles.
(Wed.) On the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is the capital of the Provence and was once known as the 'Little Rome of Gaul.' See the church of St. Trophime, 'Les Alyscamps,' the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road, and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. The 'Foundation Vincent Van Gogh' is a tribute to the artist. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Avignon.
(Thu.) The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence. Also referred to as the 'City of Popes,' it was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century and the city landscape is dominated by the grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. A photo of the bridge of the popular song is a must, and optional outings to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are available this afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Cruising-Viviers.
(Fri.) A leisurely morning on board to relax and enjoy the passing scenery as you glide gently by. The charming town of Viviers was developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL, and the OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage-Vienne.
(Sat.) The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l'Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Tournon, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins, is one of France's oldest medieval cities. This afternoon, enjoy Vienne, another charming little town surrounded by steep hills. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Lyon.
(Sun.) Lyon is France's second-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city's prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. Survey the city from FOURVIERE HILL and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways, Place Terraux, and the beautiful Place Bellecour. Beaujolais is the wine of the region and wine connoisseurs will know that the grapes must be hand picked. Tradition dictates that the 'Beaujolais Nouveau' is tasted for the first time on the third Thursday of November each year. An optional dinner gives gourmets insight into the local haute cuisine. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Macon-Tournus-Chalon-sur-Saone.
(Mon.) Wake up this morning in Macon on the Saone River, a city that plays an important role in the wine trade. There's free time for exploring after breakfast, then enjoy a short cruise to Tournus. Here, the cloister of St. Philibert or the Burgundy Museum's folklore collection, located in an old family mansion, are worth a visit. A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available. Before dinner, arrive in Chalon-sur-Saone. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Chalon-sur-Saone (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Paris.
(Tue.) After breakfast, head for Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Cote d'Or area which produces the Burgundy region's finest vintages. Its most famous historical site, the HOTEL-DIEU charity hospital, houses Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement and is one of France's architectural highlights. After lunch, continue north past the forest of Fontainebleau to Paris, the 'City of Light.' (B)

Day 11: Paris.
(Wed.) Paris' famous sights are living history: your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife that includes some of the world's most famous cabaret shows. (B)

Day 12: Paris.
(Thu.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
River Cruise Highlights
Regions Visited: France
River Highlights: Saone, Rhone
 
Cruise:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Chalon-sur-Saone to Arles or Arles to Chalon-sur-Saone in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Paris:
Guided sightseeing

Beaune:
Orientation walk; Hotel Dieu

Lyon:
Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourviere Hill

Tournon:
Orientation walk

Viviers:
Guided walk; visit the cathedral

Avignon:
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes

Arles:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater

Nice:
Orientation walk of Old Town

MEALS
Buffet breakfast (B) in Paris and Cote d'Azur (plus Provence region on WCAE); superb dining with all meals on board featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, welcome dinner, Captain's dinner, one sitting with open seating arrangements; quality wines from France's most famous wine regions with every dinner on board

PORT CHARGES: $98

Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:

Cabin 1 Category - P
Cabin 2 Category - A
Cabin 3 Category - B
Cabin 4 Category - E

Cabin upgrades are available upon request!

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