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Tour Code: 1BPCA
Tour Length: 9 days
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Provence & Burgundy (Category 1 - Azure Deck)
Day 1 - Depart USA to Lyon
Day 2 - Lyon, Châlon and Mâcon Arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery International Airport and be greeted by a cruise representative who will escort you to your transportation and take you to the ship docked in Châlon. In the evening, the ship will travel to Mâcon. (Dinner)
Day 3 - Mâcon We - ll meet up with our guides pier-side where they will give us a summary of the rich history of Mâcon and its role in the wine trade industry. We will see the Hospital of the Charité, Town Hall, and the St. Pierre Church. We - ll conclude with an inside visit to the Wooden House, a charming half-timbered Renaissance house. We will then travel on to Lyon, where we will enjoy a Night City Cruise. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Mâcon Walking Tour and Lyon Night City Cruise
Onboard Highlight: Captain's Welcome Dinner
Day 4 - Lyon The city was founded by Julius Caesar about 2,000 years ago, and as a result, it has a wealth of Roman remains, as well as many impressive museums, Renaissance architecture galore, and — of course — world-renowned cuisine. We - ll start today's tour with a drive to a good vantage point to see the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon's hallmark church. We - ll stop on Croix-Rousse Hill for a dramatic view of the Beaujolais Mountains and Saône River. From the bus, we - ll view Terreaux Square, the Fine Art Museum, and the Opera House. During the afternoon, you - ll have free time to explore. Wander through the Renaissance quarter with its maze of Medieval passageways, or simply relax with a glass of beaujolais at one of the many taverns. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Lyon City Tour
Onboard Highlight: Insightful lecture
Day 5 - Tain L - Hermitage/Tournon Nestled among the famous vineyards, the twin cities of Touron/Tain L - Hermitage provide the perfect setting for those who are true connoisseurs of chocolate and wine. Celebrate this region by indulging in some of the world's famous chocolate and by sampling some of the famous Côte du Rhône wines. Top off your day with a visit to Tournon and its historic castle. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Wine Tasting and Tournon Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Insightful lecture
Day 6 - Viviers Strategically overlooking the gorge of Donzere, the village of Viviers has retained its old world charm. Founded in the 5th century, Viviers was developed around its Romanesque cathedral, whose façade, porch, and solitary tower still survive today. Our guided tour in Viviers will start in Old Town, which reveals an interesting combination of Roman, Christian and Medieval influences. We - ll stop by Rue Chèvrerie, Porte Riquot, Maison des Chevaliers, Rue du Chateau, and Maison Élémentaire du Commerçant. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Viviers Walking Tour
Day 7 - Avignon The fortified city of Avignon, often referred to as the "City of Popes," was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century, and the spectacular architecture of the Palais des Papes dominates the city landscape. Your walking tour of Avignon starts at Clocktower Square, with its cafes, patisseries and chocolate shops, and namesake clock tower dating back to the 1300s, now part of the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall). Next it's on to Pope's Palace Square for an inside visit of the Papal Palace. After visiting the palace museum, we - ll make our way up to Rocher des Doms, where Avignon was first settled. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Avignon Walking Tour and Papal Palace
Onboard Highlight: Insightful lecture
Day 8 - Arles Bask in the warmth of this friendly Mediterranean town known for its unique Provençal light. Our tour starts with a walk downtown, then on to the Roman Amphitheater, occasionally the venue for modern bullfights. Our next stop will be Town Hall Square, including City Hall and the St. Trophime Cathedral, a Romanesque cathedral built in the 12th century. After this, we - ll visit the museum Espace Van Gogh, and pass by Forum Square and Constantine's Roman Baths as we make our way back to the ship. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Arles Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Captain's Farewell Dinner
Day 9 - Depart Arles for Marseille Disembark the ship and transfer to Marseille for your return flight to the USA.
Day 10 - Cruise Ships operating this itinerary: River Royale
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