| Burgundy & Provence |
Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône - 9 days
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Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône - 9 days
See below for Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles direction.
| DAY 1: |
Depart home gateway city to Marseille
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| DAY 2: |
Transfer to Arles
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Arrive at Marseille International Airport where you’ll be transferred to your ship docked in Arles. (D) |
| DAY 3: |
Arles
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Featured Excursion: Arles walking tour |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Olive Farm and Les Baux. |
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Vincent van Gogh found inspiration in the charming town of Arles, and
you will too. Inspired by the unique Provençal light, he spent a period
of intense and impassioned work under the bright sunny sky of Provence.
In fact, he produced more than 300 paintings and drawings in 15 months,
including Starry Night. During your walking tour, discover Van Gogh’s
Arles as well as a fascinating wealth of Romanesque monuments, such as
the Roman Amphitheater and Constantine’s Roman baths. (BB, L, Captain’s
Welcome Dinner) |
| DAY 4: |
Avignon
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Featured Excursion: Avignon walking tour and Palace of the Popes |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Pont du Gard and Chateauneuf du Pape |
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Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of history, culture, art, and life, and you’ll capture all of that on your walking tour of the “City of the Popes.” Your tour starts at the fortification walls and continues to Clocktower Square. In truly Provençal style, under the shadows of the sycamores, the colorful café terraces face the magnificent architecture of the City Hall, the Opera Theatre, and the classic mansions. Next, it’s on to Pope’s Palace Square for an inside view of the maze of galleries, chambers, and chapels that make up the grand Palace of the Popes. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to enjoy this magical city. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 5: |
Viviers, Tournon
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Featured Excursion: Viviers walking tour |
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Lovely Viviers, developed around its Romanesque cathedral, has retained much of its historic charm. Your tour in Viviers starts in Old Town with an introduction to the city. You’ll take the Rue Chévrerie to Porte Riquot, then climb Rue du Château to reach St. Vincent Cathedral where you’ll enjoy an organ concert. Finally, you’ll walk through the Medieval streets of this delightful town on your way back to the ship. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 6: |
Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage, Lyon
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Featured Excursion: Winetasting and Tournon walking tour |
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Nestled among famous vineyards, the twin cities of Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage provide the perfect setting for those who are true connoisseurs of wine. Celebrate the region by indulging in some Côtes du Rhône mid-valley wines. Then cross the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and visit Tournon and its historic castle. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 7: |
Lyon
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Featured Excursion: Lyon city tour |
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Lyon, France’s second largest city after Paris, is the country’s lively and creative capital of gastronomy. Your tour starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon’s hallmark church, for a dramatic view of the town built at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. From the bus, you’ll view Terreaux Square, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and the Opera House. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to explore this city on your own. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) |
| DAY 8: |
Chalon-sur-Saône (Beaune)
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Featured Excursion: Beaune and Hospices de Beaune, open-air food market visit |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Southern Burgundy vineyards. Rully and Chamirev. |
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Centered in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Saône is an important center for France’s wine trade. From here, you will journey to nearby Beaune to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital founded by the Chancellor of Beaune in 1443. Marvel at the multicolored roofs of this
architectural jewel that has become one of the symbols of Burgundy. The Hospice monks were given some vineyards in the 15th century so they could make wine to auction in order to help support charities, and to this day, the tradition still continues. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 9: |
Depart Chalon sur Saône
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Disembark the ship in Chalon sur Saône and transfer to Lyon for your return flight home, or extend your stay in Paris, the “City of Lights!”
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Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles - 9 days
See above for Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône direction.
| DAY 1: |
Depart home gateway city to Lyon
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| DAY 2: |
Transfer to Chalon sur Saône (embark)
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Arrive at Lyon Airport where you’ll be transferred to your ship docked in Chalon sur Saône. (D) |
| DAY 3: |
Chalon sur Saône (Beaune)
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Featured Excursion: Beaune and Hospices de Beaune, open-air food market visit |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Southern Burgundy vineyards. |
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Centered in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Saône is an important center for
France’s wine trade. From here, you will journey to nearby Beaune to
visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital founded by
the Chancellor of Beaune in 1443. Marvel at the multicolored roofs of
this architectural jewel that has become one of the symbols of Burgundy.
The Hospice monks were given some vineyards in the 15th century so they
could make wine to auction in order to help support charities, and to
this day, the tradition still continues. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 4: |
Lyon
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Featured Excursion: Lyon city tour |
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Lyon, France’s second largest city after Paris, is the country’s lively
and creative capital of gastronomy. Your tour starts with a drive to
the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon’s hallmark church, for a
dramatic view of the town built at the confluence of the Rhône and
Saône rivers. From the bus, you’ll view Terreaux Square, the Musée des
Beaux-Arts, and the Opera House. During the afternoon, you’ll have
leisure time to explore this city on your own. (BB, L, Captain’s
Farewell Dinner) |
| DAY 5: |
Tain l'Hermitage, Tournon, Viviers
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Featured Excursion: Winetasting and Tournon walking tour |
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Nestled among famous vineyards, the twin cities of Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage provide the perfect setting for those who are true
connoisseurs of wine. Celebrate the region by indulging in some Côtes
du Rhône mid-valley wines. Then cross the Marc Seguin suspension bridge
and visit Tournon and its historic castle. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 6: |
Viviers
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Featured Excursion: Viviers walking tour |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Truffle farm and Chateauneuf du Pape wine tasting |
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Lovely Viviers, developed around its Romanesque cathedral, has retained
much of its historic charm. Your tour in Viviers starts in Old Town
with an introduction to the city. You’ll take the Rue Chévrerie to
Porte Riquot, then climb Rue du Château to reach St. Vincent Cathedral
where you’ll enjoy an organ concert. Finally, you’ll walk through the
Medieval streets of this delightful town on your way back to the ship.
(BB, L, D) |
| DAY 7: |
Avignon
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Featured Excursion: Avignon walking tour and Palace of the Popes |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Pont du Gard and Uzés |
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Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of history, culture,
art, and life, and you’ll capture all of that on your walking tour of
the “City of the Popes.” Your tour starts at the fortification walls
and continues to Clocktower Square. In truly Provençal style, under the
shadows of the sycamores, the colorful café terraces face the
magnificent architecture of the City Hall, the Opera Theatre, and the
classic mansions. Next, it’s on to Pope’s Palace Square for an inside
view of the maze of galleries, chambers, and chapels that make up the
grand Palace of the Popes. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure
time to enjoy this magical city. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 8: |
Avignon, Arles
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Featured Excursion: Arles walking tour |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Olive Farm and Les Baux. |
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Vincent van Gogh found inspiration in the charming town of Arles, and
you will too. Inspired by the unique Provençal light, he spent a period
of intense and impassioned work under the bright sunny sky of Provence.
In fact, he produced more than 300 paintings and drawings in 15 months,
including Starry Night. During your walking tour, discover Van Gogh’s
Arles as well as a fascinating wealth of Romanesque monuments, such as
the Roman Amphitheater and Constantine’s Roman baths. (BB, L, Captain’s
Welcome Dinner) |
| DAY 9: |
Arles (disembark) transfer to Marseille Airport
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Disembark the ship and transfer to Marseille airport for your flight home.
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