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Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Nice and 3 Nights in Barcelona (Southbound) (WJL22022)

Code: WJL2-2022

A 15-Day Avalon Waterways tour starting from $6,353.00

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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Escorted Tour Highlights

Countries Visited:

France, Spain

Cities Visited:

See Description


Sightseeing Highlights

City Highlights
Day 1 Paris: Welcome to France

Day 2 Paris: Guided sightseeing

Day 3 Dijon-Beaune-St. Jean de Losne (Embarkation): High-speed train to Dijon; motor coach transfer to Beaune and visit to the Hôtel-Dieu; onboard welcome reception

Day 4 Mâcon: Leisurely cruising; onboard cheese tasting

Day 5 Lyon: Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourvière Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture

Day 6 Lyon: Culinary tour

Day 7 Tournon-Viviers: Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral

Day 8 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes

Day 9 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 10 Port-Saint-Louis (Disembarkation)-Nice: Transfer from your ship to Nice; guided walking tour with Promenade des Anglais and the Old Town

Day 11 Nice: Day at leisure

Day 12 Nice-Barcelona, Spain: Transfer to Nice airport for your flight to Barcelona

Day 13 Barcelona: Guided sightseeing, visit Sagrada Familia Basilica

Day 14 Barcelona: Day at leisure

Day 15 Barcelona: Your vacation ends this morning

Overview

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Title
Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Nice & 3 Nights in Barcelona (Southbound)

Vacation Overview
Take a wondrous river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers and complete your European vacation with a bonus Monograms vacation package in beautiful Nice and Barcelona. Before sailing, you 'll spend two nights in Paris—The City of Lights. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and more.

Continue to Lyon, a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, are the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l 'Hermitage. Enjoy a guided walk of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes. On the Rhône River sits Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and site of its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre.

Disembark your Avalon Suite Ship® in Port-Saint-Louis and transfer to Nice to begin your Monograms® vacation for your final two nights in France. Here, you 'll walk through the Old Town and the Promenade des Anglais, Nice 's most famous boulevard. In your free time, perhaps take an excursion to Monaco or Cannes—known for its famous film festival.

Fly from Nice to Barcelona, where you 'll enjoy guided sightseeing, including Passeig de Gràcia, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, an inside visit of Sagrada Familia Basilica, and relaxing free time—all part of your Monograms vacation package in Spain. At your service is an expert Monograms Local Host® who is available to you throughout your stay in Nice and Barcelona.

A mixture of French landscapes, cuisine, and iconic sights, combined with the spice and flavor of colorful Barcelona, create a spectacular European river cruise through France and vacation package in Spain. The perfect recipe for a European vacation getaway!


Year Round Offers

  • Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
  • Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more

Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Nice and 3 Nights in Barcelona (Southbound) (WJL22022) 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-Élysées.

Spend 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:
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 highlights.

This 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 Tasting on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX

(B,L,D)

Day 5:
LYON La Vie En Rose in Lyon

Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.

ACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:

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 Terreaux.

DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.

Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

(B,L,D)

Day 6:
LYON Adventures in Food and Wine

DISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.

The 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 Hermitage.

Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.

VIVIERS

World 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 influences.

Later, 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 Popes.

Guided 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.

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.

Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.

EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES

(B,L,D)

Day 9:
ARLES Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights

ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through Nordic walking in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR;

DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

CLASSIC 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:

Consider 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)-NICE Spectacular Seascapes of the French Riviera

After disembarkation, an included transfer takes you to Nice, where you will join your Monograms vacation. Guided Sightseeing features the Promenade 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 11:
NICE Your Local Host has recommendations for your full day at leisure on the beautiful Côte d 'Azur.

(B)

Day 12:
NICE-BARCELONA, SPAIN Transfer to Nice airport for your flight to Barcelona.

(B)

Day 13:
BARCELONA Your morning Guided Sightseeing includes a drive along elegant Passeig de Gràcia to see the captivating façades of Gaudí 's La Pedrera and Casa Batllò, and an inside visit of the extraordinary Sagrada Familia Basilica.

(B)

Day 14:
BARCELONA Your Local Host has many recommendations for your day at leisure.

(B)

Day 15:
BARCELONA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

(B)



All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Avalon Waterways

Hotels:

Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris
Paris, France
Grand chandeliers; plenty of seating for conversations in the lobby; high tech conference rooms awash with natural light.
Rating: Deluxe

Aston La Scala
Nice, France
This 7-story hotel features 150 guestrooms and a rooftop terrace with seasonal swimming pool and amazing views over Nice. The chic L'Horloge Restaurant serves tasty local specialties prepared by Chef Julien Perrier; while the 7th-floor 7 Blue Bar is the perfect place to relax with a cocktail. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas.
Rating: First-Class

Catalonia Ramblas
Barcelona, Spain
This 221 room hotel is set in a wonderful 19th century building, formerly the head office of Spain's La Vanguardia newspaper. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with terrace and a spa with exercise equipment, sauna, and Jacuzzi. The hotel restaurant serves Catalan and Mediterranean style food and the welcoming lobby bar offers a selection of snacks and beverages.
Rating: First-Class



All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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