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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Europe, France
Cities Visited:
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Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Nice: Welcome to FranceDay 2 Nice: Guided tourDay 3 Nice-Port St. Louis (Embarkation): Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome receptionDay 4 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture about wineDay 5 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes; guided tour to Châteauneuf du PapeDay 6 Viviers: Guided walk, visit the Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard food and wine pairing dinnerDay 7 Tournon-Vienne: Choice of guided walk in Tournon or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard chocolate and wine tasting; choice of guided walk in Vienne or hike with your Adventure HostDay 8 Lyon: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill; guided tour to BeaujolaisDay 9 Tournus-St. Jean de Losne: Chardonnay excursion; onboard cheese and wine tastingDay 10 St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Dijon-Paris: Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; high-speed train from Dijon to ParisDay 11 Paris: Choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walking tour to see Paris ' historic sightsDay 12 Paris: Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Nice & 2 Nights in Paris for Wine Lovers (Northbound)
Vacation Overview
Begin with two overnights in captivating Nice on the French Riviera, and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. Take a wondrous European river cruise through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! A Master of Wine will accompany you on your river cruise in France with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. Embark your ship in Port St. Louis, France, and sail to Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and site of a 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world—and take a guided tour to Châteauneuf du Pape. Take a guided walk through a medieval treasure of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle in the city of Tournon, beautifully nestled among vineyards. Visit Lyon, France 's gastronomic capital and a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain seen on postcards. Take then a guided tour to Beaujolais and the following day to Chardonnay, where you will have the opportunity to taste local wines. Cruise to Mâcon for an excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar. This French river cruise vacation would not be complete without a stay in Paris—one of the world 's most romantic and vibrant cities! Discover its true heart on a guided walk through the sites of Paris ' rich history, or take a tour to see the iconic landmarks of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:NICE Welcome to France. Enjoy free time to discover the beauty of the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France 's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.
Day 2:NICE The “Queen of the French Riviera”
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.(B)Day 3:NICE-PORT ST. LOUIS (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,D)Day 4:ARLES Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights Visit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
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. 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., before sailing to Avignon.
DISCOVERY Join a lecture about wine hosted by your Master of Wine.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)Day 5: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 Popes.DISCOVERY Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)Day 6:VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country VillageEnjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.
ACTIVE Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR: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.DISCOVERY This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)Day 7:TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
ACTIVE Bike along the Rhone river with your Adventure Host, OR: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.In the late morning, cruise to Vienne.
DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to Vienne.VIENNERoman and Middle Age History
ACTIVE See Vienne from atop, hike up to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Vienne and discover this charming little town surrounded by steep hills.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)Day 8: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 Terreaux. DISCOVERY Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wine.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS(B,L,D)Day 9: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 Losne.DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to St Jean de Losne. Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ST. JEAN DE LOSNE(B,L,D)Day 10:ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (DISEMBARKATION)-BEAUNE-DIJON-PARIS Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.
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.(B)Day 11:PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light
CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR: 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, visit Montmartre 's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.
(B)Day 12:PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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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.
