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48 Enjoy sprawling views of Barcelona from Park Güell 21 Day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Paris to Barcelona 3 Nights Paris | 14 Nights River Cruising from Amsterdam to Arles | 3 Nights Barcelona France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland | Spain Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. Day 2. Paris. Enjoy a city tour then take a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. This evening, head to the Moulin Rouge. BD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Take a culinary walking tour, be guided through The Louvre or visit the Montmartre district. B Day 4. Paris, Ghent, Amsterdam, Embark Ship. Stop in Ghent en route to Amsterdam, where your luxurious river ship awaits. Here, 18 Day (EURCAB18) and 15 Day (EURC15) guests join the tour. Seven Night Stay: an Aria River Ship. BLD Day 5. Amsterdam, Leeghwater. Explore the Leeghwater region and visit a local farm and a historic wooden windmill. BLD Day 6. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Bonn, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Choose your activity in Cologne. Later, enjoy a lavish banquet during an exclusive visit to Namedy Castle. BLD Day 7. Cochem, Freedom of Choice, Koblenz. Visit Cochem Castle or take in the sights on a guided bicycle ride. Later, you have the opportunity to disembark in Koblenz. BLD Day 8. Mainz. Step ashore in Mainz and discover the city with a local guide. BLD Day 9. Speyer. Enjoy a free morning in Speyer to relax or explore the town. Then, be welcomed into the home of a local family for a special afternoon tea. BLD Day 10. Breisach, Freedom of Choice. Visit the village of Triberg and the Black Forest Open-Air Museum. Or travel to Colmar, located on the Alsatian Wine Route in France. BLD Day 11. Basel, Disembark Ship, Lyon, Embark Ship. Disembark and travel via Lake Geneva to Lyon and board your next river ship. Seven Night Stay: an Aria River Ship. BD Day 12. Lyon, Freedom of Choice. Tour Lyon then visit a silk workshop, or set off on a culinary tour. Indulge in a gourmet dinner at L'Abbaye de Collonges tonight. BLD Day 13. Belleville, Beaujolais Region, Freedom of Choice, Vienne. Pay a visit to a farm and Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. Or, you may explore the hilltop village of Oingt, then enjoy a vineyard tour and wine tasting. BLD Day 14. Tournon, Freedom of Choice, Viviers. Choose to ride aboard the historic Ardèche Steam Train or stroll around Eden Park garden. Continue cruising to Viviers. BLD Day 15. Viviers, Grignan. Join a truffle farmer and his dogs to sniff out then taste the rare and prized delicacy. Continue on to the village of Grignan where you will take a tour of Grignan Castle, before enjoying a Cocktail Reception and tasting of local produce. BLD Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation A Royal Invitation TRAVEL THROUGH 6 COUNTRIES The Royal Collection L'ABBAYE DE COLLONGES Located on the banks of the Saône just outside Lyon, L'Abbaye de Collonges sets the street aglow. Owned by the legendary chef Paul Bocuse, who has held three Michelin stars since 1965, this restaurant embodies the true essence and fine art of French cooking. Stepping through the front doors, a grand Limonaire organ booms the equivalent of a 110-musician orchestra, marking the start of an unforgettable evening. www.aptouring.com.au