$3849*
per person, twin share
From the Rhone Delta of Southern France to the culinary crown of Lyon, experience a feast for the mind, body and spirit.
• Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing and Avalon's exclusive Comfort Collection Beds for a great night's sleep.
• Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath products.
• Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board your vessel.
• Included sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides.
• Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore.
• Onboard local entertainment.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
• A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions.
• An Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions.
• Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey.
• Gratuities to Cruise Director, Crew, Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included on Avalon portion only.
• Personalise your onboard and onshore experiences by choosing from a variety of included or optional excursions, visits & activities. Log on to MyAccount to customise your cruise experience.
Travel Dates
13 August 2019; other dates available at a seasonal surcharge
21/03/2019
unless sold out prior. Availability is limited.
DAY 1: LYON, FRANCE (EMBARKATION).
Bienvenue en France! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Lyon must arrive by 3:30pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5pm.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON (D)
DAY 2: LYON.
A Festival of Colours, Aromas, and Taste. ACTIVE - Join a Guided Nature Walk in the Parc de la Tete d'Or, a vast urban park with many trails and lake, OR: DISCOVERY - Take a Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon to discover architecture and local specialties in a festival of colours, aromas and tasteexclusive for Avalon guests, OR: DISCOVERY - Join our Cooking Class to learn to make your own Saucisson brioche and other local culinary favourites. This afternoon, you might take an off-thebeaten-path Guided Optional Tour through private and public terraces for panoramic views of Lyon,
starting on the roof of the Basilica de Fourviere, or you may opt for a Guided Optional Mountain Bike Excursion through the Beaujolais wine country. EVENING CRUISE TO TAIN L'HERMITAGE/TOURNON (B,L,D)
DAY 3: TAIN L’HERMITAGE/TOURNON.
Chocolatiers and Railway Engineers in the Twin City Gorge. ACTIVE - For a unique experience and panoramic views, join a Guided Excursion this morning on a rail-bike along the descent of the Gorges du Doux, OR: ACTIVE - Join a Guided Hike in the picturesque vineyards surrounding the twin cities of Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage, OR: DISCOVERY - Have a true "chocolate experience" with a tour of the Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum. Make your signature chocolate bar and of course taste to your heart's content, OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon-twin
city to Tain-l'Hermitage and one of France's oldest medieval cities. You'll see its imposing 16thcentury castle and Roman ruins. DISCOVERY - Join a Cooking Demonstration and learn how to prepare Lyonnaise specialties while sailing to Viviers. VIVIERS: Fascinating History, and Nighttime Ghost Stories. DISCOVERY - For a different perspective on the town, join us on a nighttime Guided
Tour of Viviers discovering the legends, tales and ghost stories of this enchanting town. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIVIERS (B,L,D)
DAY 4: VIVIERS-LOCK BOLLENE.
River Gorge Canoeing, Crocodiles, and Wine Caves. ACTIVE - Immerse yourself in the scenery with a Guided Canoe Trip in the Gorges de l'Ardeche on the spectacular canyons of this Rhone tributary, OR: ACTIVE - Find inspiration from the amazing landscape of the region with a Guided Hike through
the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre, OR: ACTIVE - Join a Guided Visit for a surprising underground Wine Tasting-under the direction of an expert Speleologist (cave guide) and an oenologist (winemaking expert), OR: DISCOVERY - See a surprising side of local culture with a visit to a Crocodile
Farm and discover the wonderful world of reptiles-not only crocodiles, but also snakes, turtles, iguanas, and an amazing botanical garden, OR: CLASSIC - Visit the awe-inspiring water facility at Bollene and tour the power plant of this immense lock along the Rhone. Cruise through the soaring
walls of the Lock Bollene on your way to Avignon this afternoon.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON (B,L,D)
DAY 5: AVIGNON.
Essential Oils, and Ancient Roman Aqueducts. ACTIVE - Join a leisurely Guided E-Bike Ride through Tavel-birthplace of French Rose. After the tour, enjoy a Wine Tasting in a local cave; after all, no need to pedal on the way back, OR: DISCOVERY - Experience the French art of fragrance with a Guided
Tour of the Musee des Aromes et du Parfum where aromatic herbs and essential oils in this museum will inspire your senses and help you create your own unique scent, OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon, including a visit to the world's largest gothic fortress-the 14th-century
Palace Of the Popes. Also, explore Les Halles' covered market. This afternoon, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Tour of the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting, as well as the chance to make your own wine blend, or you may opt for a Guided Optional Excursion on a
canoe through the waters of Pont du Gard-the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts. You may choose to spend free time to explore Avignon-known as the heart of Provence. Take a leisurely stroll or a bike ride through the tree-lined streets and leafy squares within Avignon's medieval walls.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES (B,L,D)
DAY 6: ARLES.
A Master Class, Mysterious Images, and a Matador in Provence. ACTIVE - Experience the legends of Val d'Enfer with a Guided Hike; an area taking its name from the unique white limestone rock formations. The excursion includes an unforgettable audio/video experience of light, images, and
music at the Carrieres de Lumieres, OR: DISCOVERY - Attend a Painting Workshop to learn the style nd techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You'll create your own painting in the style of the classic master who took inspiration from the Provence light and landscape in Arles, OR: CLASSIC - Join a
Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles to get to know this charming town, including a visit with a local bullfighter to learn about the secrets and traditions handed down through generations. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the natural salt marsh at Salin d'Aigues-Mortes, to
discover the magic of the pink waters of the Camargue. Alternatively, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Arles' Boulevard des Lices. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES (B,L,D)
DAY 7: PORT-SAINT-LOUIS.
Oysters and Flamingos in the Rhone Delta. Enjoy a morning cruise to Port-Saint-Louis on the Sky Deck of your ship. ACTIVE - Join a Guided Hike through the Camargue Regional Nature Park. You'll see its lush marshland habitat at the mouth of the Rhone-home to a wide variety of flora and faunain one of France's most protected and natural reserves, OR: ACTIVE - Take a Guided Bike Ride through the Camargue Natural Park with an eye out for more than 400 bird species-including pink flamingos-along the trails of the Mediterranean's Rhone delta, OR: DISCOVERY - Enjoy a taste of
local life with a visit to an oyster farm in the Camargue Natural Park on a Guided Tour to enjoy an oyster tasting and learn how this delicacy is farmed. This evening, cruise back to Arles. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES (B,L,D)
DAY 8: ARLES (DISEMBARKATION) .
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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