Cruise Overview
Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the “City of Light.” Travel south to fascinating Beaune for a Burgundy wine tasting, then board your ship in quaint Chalon-sur-Saône and set sail for lovely Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. Your vacation ends with an overnight in the stunning Côte d’Azur on the French Riviera.
CRUISE: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsPARIS: Guided sightseeing BEAUNE: Orientation walk, see the Hôtel-Dieu; Burgundy wine tastingCHALON-SUR-SAÔNE: Welcome reception; visit Nicéphore Niépce MuseumLYON: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill TOURNON: Orientation walk VIVIERS: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral AVIGNON: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes ARLES: Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman AmphitheaterMeals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Full buffet breakfast (B) in Paris and Côte d’Azur; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels PARIS Le Meridien Montparnasse (SF), CÔTE D’AZUR Fairmont Monte Carlo (D) Notes: - In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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