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- Day 1 LYON, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship Awaits! Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Lyon must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(D)
- Day 2 LYON La Vie En Rose in ACTIVE Discover '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 from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You'll also explore the Old Town with its lively cafés, monuments, and maze of medieval alleyways where history comes to life.DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance lecture on board your ship. Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 3 LYON-MÂCON Fine Silk and French Sweets Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Explore Lyon's silk heritage with a museum visit, a Walking Tour of La Presqu'île, and a live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop. A rich journey through silk history!DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Pastry Demonstration on board your ship, while sailing to Mâcon.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MÂCON(B,L,D)
- Day 4 MÂCON Wine on the Stunning Saône Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Attend a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle! AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)
- Day 5 TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore --one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)
- Day 6 AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Discover by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of --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 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 live entertainment on board. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)
- Day 7 ARLES A Brush with Genius ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in 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 --the captivating city of the Provence region. You'll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.This afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along ' Boulevard des Lices.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN (B,L,D)
- Day 8 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)-FRENCH RIVIERA Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean CoastAfter breakfast this morning, you'll drive to spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.CLASSIC En route to French Riviera, stop in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy a Guided Sightseeing to discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne's hometown.(B)
- Day 9 FRENCH RIVIERA 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 10 FRENCH RIVIERA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Name: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Chalon Sur Saone
End City: Nice
Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
