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- Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE Bienvenue en France!Take free time today to fall in love with the world's most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.
- Day 2 PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of , which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré C?"ur. Consider browsing ' classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true ian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a ian artist in the square at Place du Tertre.(B)
- Day 3 PARIS-LYON (EMBARKATION) On to Lyon!Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,D)
- Day 4 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 5 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 6 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 nais 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 7 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. VIVIERSWorld History in a Charming French Country VillageCLASSIC 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 8 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 9 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 10 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.(B)
Name: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris (Southbound)
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Paris
End City: Arles
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.
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