Burgundy & Provence River Cruise Package Includes:
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the newly remodeled, breathtaking River Royale
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wines, choice of beer, and soft drinks during
lunch and dinner onboard; replenished bottled water daily in your
stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
8 excursions, including 2 “Choice Is Yours” options, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks throughout your cruise
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: “Vincent van Gogh’s Troubled Destiny”
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program™
Exclusive Multigenerational Family-Friendly Program during summer months
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Family-Friendly Cruises
Select summer departures of this itinerary have been earmarked as
family-friendly cruises as part of our Multigenerational Family-Friendly
Program. On these cruises, special onboard and onshore activities have
been planned to cater to parents and grandparents traveling with young
people. All onboard amenities and day-to-day itineraries on
family-friendly cruises will be the same as those listed above, with the
following exceptions/additions:
Onboard activities
Children can enjoy a special menu with kid-friendly food options and complimentary soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard.
Partake in a cooking class onboard with the pastry chef, and have fun creating your own desserts.
Enjoy a special ship tour with either the Captain or the Hotel Manager.
The young and young at heart can enjoy playing together in our
PlayStation® 2- or Wii®-equipped game room. There are also plenty of
onboard games and movies to choose from.
Freshen up on your language skills—or start from scratch—by partaking in French language classes onboard.
Onshore activities
Kayak down the clear, tranquil waters of the Gardon River on Day 3.
Hop aboard a steam-powered, narrow-gauge train for a scenic ride along the Ardèche River and through the Ardèche Gorges on Day 4.
Bike through Lyon to the Parc de la Tête d’Or (Park of the Golden Head), where they can visit an open-air zoo and ride a carousel on Day 6.
Enjoy the complimentary use of bicycles for independent exploration throughout their Uniworld adventure.