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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Europe, France
Cities Visited:
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Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Port St. Louis (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop; onboard lecture about wineDay 3 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes; guided tour to Châteauneuf du PapeDay 4 Viviers: Guided walk, visit the Old Town and the cathedral; onboard food and wine pairing dinnerDay 5 Tournon-Vienne: Guided walk in Tournon; onboard chocolate and wine tasting; guided walk in VienneDay 6 Lyon: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill; guided tour to BeaujolaisDay 7 St. Jean de Losne: Chardonnay excursion; onboard cheese and wine tastingDay 8 St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Overview
Title
Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound)
Vacation Overview
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. A Master of Wine will accompany you on your French river cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way.Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Port Saint Louis and cruise to Arles, the lovely French town that inspired Van Gogh. Continue your river cruise on the Rhône River to Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world—and take a guided tour to Châteauneuf du Pape. Beautifully nestled among vineyards is Tournon, a medieval treasure of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Enjoy a wine-and-chocolate tasting or a walk in the vineyards. Take a culinary walk and enjoy free time to explore the city and sample Beaujolais, the famous wine of the region. Enjoy an onboard cheese-and-wine tasting, and visit Lyon, France 's gastronomic capital. Cruise to Mâcon for an excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:PORT ST. LOUIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(D)Day 2:ARLES Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights Visit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
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. You 'll 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..
DISCOVERY Join a lecture about wine hosted by your Master of WineOVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)Day 3:AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
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 PopesDISCOVERY Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine regionLater, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)Day 4:VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country VillageEnjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.
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 influencesDISCOVERY This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of WineEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)Day 5:TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
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 DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to VienneVIENNERoman and Middle Age History
CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Vienne and discover this charming little town surrounded by steep hillsEnjoy live entertainment while sailing to Lyon.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)Day 6:LYON Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France
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 TerreauxDISCOVERY Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wineEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS(B,L,D)Day 7:TOURNUS-ST. JEAN DE LOSNE Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
DISCOVERY Join an excursion that will take you to Chardonnay cellar for a wine tasting. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely cruising along the majestic Saône River on your way to St. Jean de LosneDISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to St Jean de LosneEnjoy live entertainment on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ST. JEAN DE LOSNE(B,L,D)Day 8:ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Lyon airport before Noon.
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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
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operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
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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.
