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 AVALON 2011: BURGUNDY & PROVENCE (WAC)
11 days from Cote d'Azur to Paris or 12 days incl. travel Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with an overnight on the stunning Cote d'Azur, then travel to Arles in the Provence region to board your ship and sail north up the scenic Rhone and Saone Rivers. Along the way, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France's gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Macon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saone, and fascinating Beaune. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore the remarkable 'City of Light' on your own!
HOTELS
COTE D'AZUR Fairmont Monte Carlo (D), PARIS Le Meridien Montparnasse (SF)
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| Call (201) 836-8369 for more information or to book today! Mention code 9200873 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Cote d'Azur | (Mon.) Welcome to France! Time at leisure to get acquainted with your new surroundings. | | Day 2 | Arles | (Tue.) This morning, enjoy free time before transferring by motorcoach to Arles in the Provence region, where you'll board your river cruise vessel. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception. (B,D) | | Day 3 | Arles | (Wed.) On the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is the capital of the Provence and was once known as the 'Little Rome of Gaul.' See the church of St. Trophime; 'Les Alyscamps,' the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road; and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. The 'Foundation Vincent Van Gogh' is a tribute to the artist. (B,L,D) | | Day 4 | Avignon | (Thu.) The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence. Also referred to as the 'City of Popes,' it was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century and the city landscape is dominated by the grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. A photo of the bridge of the popular song is a must, and optional outings to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are available this afternoon. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Cruising-Viviers | (Fri.) A leisurely morning on board to relax and enjoy the passing scenery as you glide gently by. The charming town of Viviers was developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL, and the OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B,L,D) | | Day 6 | Vienne | (Sat.) The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l'Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Tournon, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins, is one of France's oldest medieval cities. This afternoon, enjoy Vienne, another charming little town surrounded by steep hills. (B,L,D) | | Day 7 | Lyon | (Sun.) Lyon is France's second-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. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. Survey the city from Fourviere Hill and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways, Place des Terreaux, and the beautiful Place Bellecour. Beaujolais is the wine of the region and wine connoisseurs will know that the grapes must be hand picked. Tradition dictates that the 'Beaujolais Nouveau' is tasted for the first time on the third Thursday of November each year. (B,L,D) | | Day 8 | Chalon-Sur-Saone | (Mon.) Wake up this morning in Macon on the Saone River, a city that plays an important role in the wine trade. There's free time for exploring after breakfast, then enjoy a short cruise to Tournus. Here, the cloister of St. Philibert or the Burgundy Museum's folklore collection, located in an old family mansion, are worth a visit. A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available. Before dinner, arrive in Chalon-sur-Saone. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Paris | (Tue.) After breakfast, head for Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Cote d'Or area which produces the Burgundy region's finest vintages. Its most famous historical site, the Hotel-Dieu charity hospital, houses Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement and is one of France's architectural highlights. After lunch, continue north past the forest of Fontainebleau to Paris, the 'City of Light.' (B) | | Day 10 | Paris | (Wed.) Paris' famous sights are living history: your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife that includes some of the world's most famous cabaret shows. (B) | | Day 11 | Paris | (Thu.) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Port charges: $98 Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Cote d'Azur:in single room $340, in twin room $178, in triple room $148Extra nights per person in Paris:Departures April 3 - May 1 & July 10 - Aug 21: in single room $305, in twin room $165Departures May 15 - June 26 & Sept 4 - Oct 30: in single room $350, in twin room $185Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in an outside Avalon Deluxe Stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person: Category / Decks / PriceB / Sapphire Deck / $499A / Sapphire Deck / $549P / Royal Deck / $649Suite / Royal Deck / $1,199
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Air-inclusive prices provided online include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees between $200-$375 depending on your itinerary. The total airfare price, the base airfare price, and the applicable government taxes and fees are broken-out line-by-line and shown while booking online and on the invoice after your travel is booked.
Not Included In Your Vacation Price (Air-Inclusive, Land-Only or Cruise-Only)
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities: port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature. |
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