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DAY 1: Depart home gateway city to Lyon
DAY 2: Transfer to Chalon sur Saône (embark)
Arrive at Lyon Airport where you’ll be transferred to your ship docked in Chalon sur Saône. (D)
DAY 3: Chalon sur Saône (Beaune)
Featured Excursion: Beaune and Hospices de Beaune, open-air food market visit
Irresistible Optional Tour: Southern Burgundy vineyards.
Onboard Highlights:
Centered in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon is an important center for France’s wine trade. From here, you will journey to nearby Beaune to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital founded by the Chancellor of Beaune in 1443. Marvel at the multicolored roofs of this architectural jewel that has become one of the symbols of Burgundy. The Hospice monks were given some vineyards in the 15th century so they could make wine to auction in order to help support charities, and to this day, the tradition still continues. (BB, L, D)
DAY 4: Lyon
Featured Excursion: Lyon city tour
Lyon, France’s second largest city after Paris, is the country’s lively and creative capital of gastronomy. Your tour starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon’s hallmark church, for a dramatic view of the town built at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. From the bus, you’ll view Terreaux Square, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and the Opera House. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to explore this city on your own. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 5: Tain l'Hermitage, Tournon, Viviers
Featured Excursion: Winetasting and Tournon walking tour
Nestled among famous vineyards, the twin cities of Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage provide the perfect setting for those who are true connoisseurs of wine. Celebrate the region by indulging in some Côtes du Rhône mid-valley wines. Then cross the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and visit Tournon and its historic castle. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Viviers
Featured Excursion: Viviers walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Truffle farm and Chateauneuf du Pape wine tasting
Lovely Viviers, developed around its Romanesque cathedral, has retained much of its historic charm. Your tour in Viviers starts in Old Town with an introduction to the city. You’ll take the Rue Chévrerie to Porte Riquot, then climb Rue du Château to reach St. Vincent Cathedral where you’ll enjoy an organ concert. Finally, you’ll walk through the Medieval streets of this delightful town on your way back to the ship. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Avignon
Featured Excursion: Avignon walking tour and Palace of the Popes
Irresistible Optional Tour: Pont du Gard and Uzés
Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of history, culture, art, and life, and you’ll capture all of that on your walking tour of the “City of the Popes.” Your tour starts at the fortification walls and continues to Clocktower Square. In truly Provençal style, under the shadows of the sycamores, the colorful café terraces face the magnificent architecture of the City Hall, the Opera Theatre, and the classic mansions. Next, it’s on to Pope’s Palace Square for an inside view of the maze of galleries, chambers, and chapels that make up the grand Palace of the Popes. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to enjoy this magical city. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Avignon, Arles
Featured Excursion: Arles walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Olive Farm and Les Baux.
Vincent van Gogh found inspiration in the charming town of Arles, and you will too. Inspired by the unique Provençal light, he spent a period of intense and impassioned work under the bright sunny sky of Provence. In fact, he produced more than 300 paintings and drawings in 15 months, including Starry Night. During your walking tour, discover Van Gogh’s Arles as well as a fascinating wealth of Romanesque monuments, such as the Roman Amphitheater and Constantine’s Roman baths. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 9: Arles (disembark) transfer to Marseille Airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Marseille airport for your flight home.
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Sail through the heart of Burgundy and Provence on a magical journey where sumptuous cuisine, fine wine, world-class art, nature, and history are a treat for all the senses.
You’ll sail past quaint hilltop cities and fashionable, lively towns, lush vineyards, fields of flowers, and sun-drenched vistas made famous by great painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne.
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the breathtaking River Royale
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary use of bicycles
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature lecture: “Vincent van Gogh’s Troubled Destiny”
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
All transfers on arrival and departure days
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Tour Highlights
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Arles Walking Tour
Avignon Walking Tour and Papal Palace
Viviers Walking Tour
Wine Tasting & Tournon Walking Tour
Lyon City Tour
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Accommodations on this Tour
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Category 3 Champagne Deck on River Royale
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Notes
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Prices exclude additional port charges of $98.
Optional excursions are available.
A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement.
Cabin upgrades are available.
Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.
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Terms and Conditions
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