Day 1:PARIS, FRANCE Bienvenue en France!Take free time today to fall in love with the world 's most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.
Day 2:PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the city of Light
CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-ÉlyséesSpend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre 's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. Consider browsing Paris ' classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre..
(B)Day 3:PARIS-DIJON-BEAUNE-ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (EMBARKATION) Take a High-Speed Train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune.
CLASSIC Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden 's painting of the Last Judgment and one of France 's architectural highlightsThis afternoon, travel to St. Jean de Losne to board your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MÂCON(B,D)Day 4:MÂCON Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône Visit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Mâcon along the majestic Saône River. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, or to the Castle of Cormatin.
DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese and Wine Tasting hosted by your Master of WineEnjoy live entertainment while sailing for Trévoux this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX(B,L,D)Day 5:LYON La Vie En Rose in LyonSail for lovely Lyon this morning.
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You 'll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des TerreauxSpend free time riding a bike through Lyon 's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.
DISCOVERY Enjoy a pastry demonstration hosted by a French chef on board your shipLater enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)Day 6:LYON Adventure in Food and Wine
DISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of FranceThe rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France 's third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city 's more than 100 murals.
EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)Day 7:TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France 's oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the HermitageDISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard Chocolate and Wine Tasting hosted by your Master of WineEnjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
VIVIERSWorld History in a Charming French Country Village
CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You 'll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influencesLater, enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)Day 8:AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the PopesGuided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region, or a cooking class Explore Avignon on your own for the city 's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
DISCOVERY This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of WineLater, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)Day 9:ARLES Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
ACTIVE Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure HostCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You 'll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR:DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artistConsider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d 'Enfer.Take free time to stop in Le Café van Gogh for a glass of wine.
EVENING CRUISE TO PORT ST. LOUIS(B,L,D)Day 10:PORT-SAINT-LOUIS (DISEMBARKATION)-AIX-EN-PROVENCE Leave your Avalon vacation upon disembarkation in Port-Saint-Louis, and take the included transfer to Aix-en-Provence to join your Monograms package. Your guided walking tour includes a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour, known for its interesting combination of architectural styles and The Burning Bush triptych art masterpiece by Nicolas Froment.
(B)Day 11:AIX-EN-PROVENCE Enjoy a full day at leisure in Cézanne 's hometown. Your Local Host will help you get the most out of your stay.
(B)Day 12:AIX-EN-PROVENCE-NICE Travel to Nice. Your guided sightseeing features the Promende des Anglais, originally built in the second half of the 18th century and the most famous boulevard in Nice, and a walk through the charming Old Town.
(B)Day 13:NICE Your Local Host has recommendations for your full day at leisure on the beautiful Côte d 'Azur.
(B)Day 14:NICE Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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