Burgundy & Provence with Aix-en-Provence for Wine Lovers
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Highlights
- Deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM
- Welcome to France; guided sightseeing on Day 2
- TGV train from Paris to Dijon; motorcoach transfer to Beaune, visit the Hôtel-Dieu or take part in a Crèmant tasting in Beaune; onboard welcome reception
- Leisurely cruising; free time in Macon; included visit to Chardonnay Winery.
- Guided sightseeing in Lyon; picture stop on Fourvière Hill. Onboard cheese and wine tasting.
- A free day to explore this fascinating city at leisure. Special onboard food and wine pairing dinner.
- Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral. Onboard chocolate and wine tasting
- Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes and visit a winery in Châteauneuf du Pape, wine tasting
- Sail into the Camargue region (daylight permitting); guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheater
- Travel by motorcoach to Côte d’Azur
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Arrive in Paris, France. Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and the “City of Light,” where romance fills the air!
Paris. Known as one of the world’s most passionate and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. Your included CITY SIGHTSEEING shows you magnificent must-see sights, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a cont...
Paris–Dijon–Beaune–St. Jean de Losne (Embarkation)–Seurre. This morning, board the TGV train to Dijon and from there, transfer to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Or area. Beaune owes its wealth to the production, aging, and selling of fine wines. Although...
Seurre–Macon. Enjoy some leisurely cruising this morning, before arriving in Macon, a city that plays an important role in the wine trade. Free time allows you to explore at your own pace.. A master of wine will join you on board and will introduce you to some of Fran...
Lyon. Enjoy some relaxing time on board before arriving in Lyon, France’s third-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities....
Lyon. Enjoy a free day in this fascinating city to explore at leisure. Early risers might like to visit the local produce market. Perhaps wander through one of Lyon’s parks, discover some of the murals (there are over 100), or select one of the available optional excu...
Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage–Viviers. The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. A LOCAL GUIDE will show you Tournon, one of France’s oldest medieval cities, with its imposin...
Avignon. The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence with its intact ramparts encircling the entire city, cobblestone streets and squares, and private mansions built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Known a...
Arles. This morning wake up early to the tranquil vistas of Camargue National Park (daylight permitting), before arriving in Arles after breakfast. Located on the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is the capital of the Provence region. Your LOCAL GUIDE will show you...
Arles (Disembarkation)–Aix-en-Provence. Disembark your Avalon ship for your included transfer to Aix-en-Provence to join your Monograms vacation. Your guided walking tour takes in 17th-century Cours Mirabeau boulevard, a lively area with fountains, elegant homes, and ...
Aix-en-Provence. Your Local Host can suggest some wonderful options for your day at leisure in Cézanne’s hometown—like a visit to the artist’s studio; a French cooking lesson; where to sample Côte-de-Provence wine and boeuf-en-daube; and the best places to shop for faience pottery and colorful Provençal cloth. (B)
Aix-en-Provence–Nice. Travel by HIGH-SPEED TGV TRAIN (first-class) to Nice. Your guided sightseeing features the PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS, originally built in the second half of the 18th century and the most famous boulevard in Nice. Walk through the OLD TOWN to admire f...
Nice. Your Local Host has recommendations for your full day at leisure on the beautiful Côte d’Azur, such as an excursion to picturesque Êze and Monaco, a round of golf in beautiful Cannes, a visit to the Marc Chagall Museum, or the best place to relax on the beach. (B)
Nice. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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