Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France
France: Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Toulouse
Avignon, France
13 days starting from $ 5,495
including airfare from New York or Newark
Single Supplement: $ 995
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Depart today on your overnight flight to Paris, France.
DAY 2 • Arrive Lyon, France • Embark ship Arrive in Lyon today, where you’ ll be met at the airport and transferred to your ship. Join your Program Director for a leisurely orientation walk in the surrounding area, followed by free time. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers, including those from our Paris, France pre-trip extension, for a Welcome Drink. Meals: D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 3 • Lyon • French market experience
• Welcome Dinner
Disembark this morning for a discovery walk of historic Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which we will explore on foot and by
Cruise through gently sloping hills and vineyards for 10 nights aboard the 90-passenger M / S River Chanson. Along the way, witness the lovely landscapes and enchanting villages that inspired the great artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Get close to ancient history in Arles— a city known for its impressive Roman amphitheater— and witness ornate papal palaces, Gothic cathedrals, and medieval fortifications.
public transportation. Next, enjoy an Exclusive Discovery Series French market experience in which you’ ll explore a local market in Lyon. The afternoon is yours to pursue your own interests. This evening, join your fellow travelers onboard for a Welcome Dinner. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 4 • Lyon • Fourvière Hill • Home- Hosted Visit
Start the day with a funicular ride up Fourvière Hill with your Program Director. As you climb to the top, enjoy sweeping views of the city. Later, share gouter, a midday snack, with a local family during a Home-Hosted Visit. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Chanson
DAY 5 • Vienne • Côte-Rôtie vineyard visit
• Cruise to Tournon
Disembark this morning for a tour of Vienne, a charming town known for its impressive array of ancient Roman ruins. Then, visit a local vineyard in the Rhone wine region of France and learn about its famed Côte-Rôtie wine. Later, take part in an Exclusive Discovery Series French lesson onboard. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Chanson
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