2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

100 Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening, gather for a Welcome Reception. Stay: Paris, Les Jardins du Marais. Day 2. Paris, Giverny, Honfleur, Caen. On the way to Caen, stop in Giverny to visit the house and beautiful gardens of the famous impressionist artist, Monet. Continue to Honfleur, where you will have time to explore the Old Harbour and the wooden church. Absorb magnificent seaside vistas as you traverse the cliffs of the Black Cows, arriving in Caen. Stay: Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance Hotel. BD Day 3. Caen, Emerald Coast, Saint-Malo. Departing Caen, head to Saint-Malo, situated in the idyllic western part of the Emerald Coast. Throughout your journey, discover the sheer beauty of the Emerald Coast, with its sandy coves and magnificent peaks. Certainly one of the most beautiful landscapes of France, visit the astounding island of Mont St Michel and marvel at the exquisite Bayeux Tapestry. Continue to pass by Pointe du Grouin, before arriving in the port city of Saint-Malo. Stay: Saint-Malo, Hotel Oceania or similar. B Day 4. Saint-Malo, Tours. Today, set out for your next destination, Tours, located within the spectacular Loire Valley wine region. Like a Local – delight in sampling some of France's finest cognacs at a local tasting. This afternoon, meander through Château de Villandry with its exquisite gardens and explore the superb Château d'Azay-le- Rideau. Later, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner. Stay (Two Nights): Tours, Hotel Oceania L'Univers. BD Day 5. Tours, The Royal Castle. After breakfast, set out for Amboise Castle, where the famous Leonardo Da Vinci is buried. Proceed to Chenonceau for a visit and wine tasting at the property. A Taste of France – this evening, discover the history of the Troglodyte Caves in the Loire Valley as you dine in a traditional tufa cave restaurant. BD Day 6. Tours, Dordogne. Farewell Tours as you continue to the stunning region of Dordogne. Here, enjoy free time before enjoying a delicious dinner at your hotel later this evening. Special Stay – retreat to the luxurious 12th-century Château des Vigiers, set within the famous vineyards in the heart of the spectacular Dordogne region. Stay (Two Nights): Dordogne, Château des Vigiers. BD Day 7. Sarlat, Dordogne. Enjoy a full day to explore the fascinating Dordogne region. Commence in Sarlat, a medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. Enjoy a spectacular cruise on the stunning Dordogne River at La Roque Gageac. B Day 8. Dordogne, Lyon. Take in the beautiful French countryside on the journey to Lyon, a World Heritage-listed city now known as the gastronomic capital of France. Stay (Two Nights): Lyon, Mercure Centre Saxe Lafayette. BD Best of France & European Gems River Cruise 26 Days | Seven Countries – France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Austria | Slovakia | Hungary FRANCE – meander through the exquisite gardens of Chateau Villandry YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights in Paris; two nights in Tours, Dordogne and Lyon; and one night in Caen and Saint-Malo 14 nights on a Travelmarvel river ship The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 58 fine meals – 25 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L) and 19 dinners (D) Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, plus soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise Explore 27 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Delight in a tasting of some of France's finest cognacs Discover the history of the Loire Valley as you dine in a tufa cave restaurant Retreat to the luxurious Château des Vigiers in Dordogne Experience a memorable lunch at the Eiffel Tower in Paris Explore Drachenburg Castle Meet the locals of Wertheim Partake in a Bavarian experience Visit Vienna's famous Naschmarkt – www.travelmarvel.com.au – TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR RIVER SHIPS www.travelmarvel.com.au

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