Burgundy, the River Rhone and Provence River Cruise
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£2,049pp
Burgundy, the River Rhone and Provence River Cruise
From the slopes of the scenic winelands to the hills of Provence, and the beauty of the French landscape to the medieval splendour of Avignon, enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France.
Overview
The journey through France explores the beautiful Saône and Rhône French rivers, the preferred route of traders and invaders alike since the dawn of recorded history. Everywhere there are reminders of the Romans and the greatest empire of the ancient world. There are guided tours to Lyon and Beaune, with a visit to the Hôtel-Dieu. We’ll explore Vienne and taste the wines of the Rhône Valley at Tain l’Hermitage. You will be staggered by the engineering genius of the amphitheatre at Arles and the huge aqueduct at the Pont du Gard. Avignon was the seat of the Papacy during medieval times, heralding a century of greatness crowned by the absorbing Papal Palace and its renaissance art collection.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Arrival in Lyon
✓ Day 2: Lyon
✓ Day 3: Beaune
✓ Day 4: Vienne and Tain l'Hermitage
✓ Day 5: Ardeche Gorges
✓ Day 6: Arles and Pont du Gard
✓ Day 7: Avignon
✓ Day 8: Return home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 7 nights
- Board: Full Board
- Departing: Bristol Airport
- Offer Date: Multiple departures available
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Why book this Cruise?
Price includes:
✓ 7 nights on board a 5 star ship
✓ 11 included experiences
✓ Free all-inclusive drinks package
✓ Return flights and transfers
✓ Full Board dining
✓ Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
✓ All port charges
✓ Checked luggage
✓ Free Wi-Fi
✓ Expert Riviera Cruise Director and Cruise Host
✓ All additional taxes
Tour Highlights
✓ Visit Beaune and the impressive Hôtel-Dieu and taste the wines of the Rhône Valley in Tain l’Hermitage.
✓ See the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century city of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures, and the impressive Roman bridge.
✓ Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France's most outstanding natural landscapes and marvel at the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct.
✓ Take a a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon, including renaissance buildings, imposing churches and Europe's largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, featuring a statue of Louis XIV.
✓ Explore Arles' Roman history or discover the inspiration for some of Van Gogh’s most famous works.
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