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Burgundy And Provence2012 Season |
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Length: 8 days from Chalon-sur-Saône to Port St. Louis
Overview
Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. 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.
Duration: 8 Days
Ships Serving this Tour: Scenery
| Start Date |
End Date |
| 05 June, 2012 |
12 June, 2012 |
| 19 June, 2012 |
26 June, 2012 |
| 03 July, 2012 |
10 July, 2012 |
| 17 July, 2012 |
24 July, 2012 |
| 31 July, 2012 |
07 August, 2012 |
| 14 August, 2012 |
21 August, 2012 |
| 28 August, 2012 |
04 September, 2012 |
| 11 September, 2012 |
18 September, 2012 |
| 25 September, 2012 |
02 October, 2012 |
| 09 October, 2012 |
16 October, 2012 |
| 23 October, 2012 |
30 October, 2012 |
City Highlights
CRUISE: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône to Port St. Louis in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsCHALON-SUR-SAÔNE: Welcome receptionTOURNUS:Guided sightseeing, visit the Abbey of St. PhilibertLYON: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill TOURNON: Orientation walkVIVIERS: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedralAVIGNON: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the PopesARLES: Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater
Day 1 Chalon-sur-Saône, France-Tournus (Embarkation). Welcome to France! The 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 south-east corner of Burgundy. The town 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. Then 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 that 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 Arles–Camargue–Port St. Louis. On the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is the capital of the Provence and was once known as the “Little Rome of Gaul.” See the church of St. Trophime; “Les Alyscamps,” the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road; and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. The “Foundation Vincent Van Gogh” is a tribute to the artist. Depart Arles before dinner and enjoy tranquil scenes of the Camargue Regional Nature Park area as you sail to Port St. Louis in the Rhône delta. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Port St. Louis (Disembarkation). Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Meals: 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; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements. |
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