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Burgundy & Provence - Cruise Only From Chalon-sur-sau00F4ne To Arles 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WCA03 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
8 |
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Countries Visited |
France
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City Highlights |
Arles, Avignon, Charlon-Sur-Saone, Lyon |
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Chalon-sur-Saône: Welcome receptionTournus: Guided sightseeing, visit the Abbey of St. PhilibertLyon: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière HillTournon: Orientation walkViviers: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedralAvignon: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the PopesArles: Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater
MEALS
B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinnerComplimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel.
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Day 1: Chalon-sur-Saône (Embarkation)–Tournus.
Welcome to France! The Avalon Scenery awaits you in Chalon-sur-Saône, ready for boarding between 4 pm and 5:30 pm. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception as your ship departs for Tournus. (D)
Day 2: Tournus–Mâcon.
After breakfast, a local expert will show you the highlights of this delightful town, tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy. Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, with a superb ABBEY, St. Philibert, part of which dates back to the 10th century. There’s free time to stroll through the quaint streets or to explore the arts and crafts shops near the abbey. After lunch, your ship departs for Mâcon, a city with a rich history and which plays an important role in the wine trade. A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Beaujolais Region–Lyon.
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising on the Rhône. Lyon is France’s second-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. Survey the city from Fourvière Hill and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways, Place des Terreaux, and the beautiful Place Bellecour. Beaujolais is the wine of the region and wine connoisseurs will know that the grapes must be hand picked. Tradition dictates that the “Beaujolais Nouveau” is tasted for the first time on the third Thursday of November each year. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Lyon.
A free day in this fascinating city to explore at leisure. Early risers might like to visit the local produce market. Your Cruise Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage–Viviers.
The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Tournon, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins, is one of France’s oldest medieval cities. Another charming town, Viviers, was developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL, and the OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Avignon.
The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence. Also referred to as the “City of Popes,” it was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century, and the city landscape is dominated by the grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. A photo of the bridge of the popular song is a must, and optional outings to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are available this afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Camargue–Arles.
During the night your ship will have sailed to Port St. Louis on the mouth of the Rhône. If you are an early riser, you might like to watch the sun come up over the Camargue, and then take in the tranquil scenes as you sail through this nature park toward Arles during breakfast. On arrival in Arles, located on the northern tip of the Camargue and the capital of the Provence region, a local expert will show you the city. Take in sights such as the church of St. Trophime; “Les Alyscamps,” the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road; and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. This afternoon, there is free time to relax or join an optional excursion. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Arles (Disembarkation).
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Port charges:$126 Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights not available.Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:Category / Decks / Price B / Sapphire Deck / $549 A / Sapphire Deck / $599P / Royal Deck / $749Avalon Suite / Royal Deck / $1,299
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Apr 02, 2013 - Apr 09, 2013 | Call Us | $2,449 | | Apr 16, 2013 - Apr 23, 2013 | Call Us | $2,729 | | Apr 30, 2013 - May 07, 2013 | Call Us | $2,989 | | May 14, 2013 - May 21, 2013 | Call Us | $3,139 | | May 28, 2013 - Jun 04, 2013 | Call Us | $3,139 | | Jun 11, 2013 - Jun 18, 2013 | Call Us | $3,139 | | Jul 09, 2013 - Jul 16, 2013 | Call Us | $2,969 | | Jul 23, 2013 - Jul 30, 2013 | Call Us | $2,969 | | Aug 20, 2013 - Aug 27, 2013 | Call Us | $2,969 | | Sep 03, 2013 - Sep 10, 2013 | Call Us | $3,239 | | Sep 17, 2013 - Sep 24, 2013 | Call Us | $3,239 | | Oct 01, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013 | Call Us | $2,969 | | Oct 15, 2013 - Oct 22, 2013 | Call Us | $2,859 | | Oct 29, 2013 - Nov 05, 2013 | Call Us | $2,449 |
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