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50 In Paris, perhaps set off on a guided tour of Montmartre and admire the Sacré-Cœur Basilica 21 Day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Monte Carlo to Paris 3 Nights Monte Carlo | 14 Nights River Cruising from Arles to Amsterdam | 3 Nights Paris Monaco | France | Switzerland | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium Day 1. Arrive Monte Carlo. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Three Night Grand City Stay: Fairmont Monte Carlo, in a Deluxe Sea View Room. Day 2. Monte Carlo. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the streets of Monte Carlo. B Day 3. Monte Carlo, Saint-Paul de Vence. Head to the hilltop village of Saint- Paul de Vence for lunch. Later, admire the pink facade of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. BL Day 4. Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes, Arles, Embark Ship. Take a city tour of Nice before travelling to Cannes. Continue to Arles and board your river ship. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD Day 5. Arles, Freedom of Choice. Tour the castle ruins in Les Baux-de-Provence then visit an olive mill. Alternatively, join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Arles. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. BLD Day 6. Avignon. A guided tour of Avignon today takes you to the Palace of the Popes. Then, travel to the Pont du Gard. BLD Day 7. Viviers, Grignan. Join a truffle farmer and his dogs and head out in search of the rare delicacy. Next, journey to Grignan Castle for a tour, followed by a Cocktail Reception during which you'll enjoy a tasting of local delicacies. BLD Day 8. Tournon, Freedom of Choice, Vienne. Visit Eden Park garden or ride the Ardèche Steam Train. Later, cruise to Vienne. BLD Day 9. Belleville, Beaujolais Region, Freedom of Choice, Lyon. Explore the Beaujolais Region on your chosen activity today. Indulge in a gourmet dinner at L'Abbaye de Collonges tonight. BLD Day 10. Lyon, Freedom of Choice. Perhaps tour Lyon then visit a silk workshop. Or, tempt your tastebuds with a culinary tour. BLD Day 11. Lyon, Disembark Ship, Basel, Embark Ship. Disembark and journey via Lake Geneva to Basel. Here, board your next river ship. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD Day 12. 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 13. Speyer. Spend the morning as you wish in Speyer. Then, visit the home of a local family for afternoon tea. BLD Day 14. Mainz. Take in the many sights of Mainz with a local guide today. BLD Day 15. Cochem, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Visit Cochem Castle or take a guided bicycle ride through town. Enjoy a lavish banquet during an exclusive visit to Namedy Castle. BLD Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation A Royal Invitation TRAVEL THROUGH 6 COUNTRIES The Royal Collection EXPLORE GRIGNAN CASTLE Many have tried to capture the timeless allure of France's south. And with its fragrant lavender fields, centuries-old buildings and seemingly endless local delights, the village of Grignan is no exception to this charm. Here you'll be guided through the striking Renaissance castle, a sight so perfect you won't know where to cast your gaze, before tasting regional delicacies during a Cocktail Reception. www.aptouring.com.au