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54 See the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, part of the World Heritage-listed Port of the Moon Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be transferred to your hotel on arrival. Enjoy a Welcome Reception. Two 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. Tonight, enjoy a meal and a memorable show at the Moulin Rouge. Delight in a once-in-a-lifetime evening at the iconic Parisian cabaret, captured in the famous paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec. BD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice, Bordeaux, Embark Ship. Discover a different side of Paris during your selected activity. Perhaps join a culinary walking tour to sample a range of Paris' fine food. Alternatively, wander through the Louvre as part of a guided tour. Or perhaps explore Montmartre and admire the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. After, travel by train to Bordeaux and board your ship. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD Day 4. Cadillac, Freedom of Choice. Take a tour of Cadillac, before exploring the town of Saint-Macaire. Or perhaps visit Sauternes where you'll tour Château de La Brède then sample the region's famous dessert wines at Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Back on board, enjoy a Gala Welcome Dinner. BLD Day 5. Pauillac. Sail the Gironde estuary to Pauillac. On a visit to a cooperage in Ludon, see how wooden wine barrels are produced before a wine tasting. BLD Day 6. Blaye, Freedom of Choice, Bourg. Discover the town of Blaye and take a walk around the 17th-century citadel. Later, perhaps travel to Cognac for a tour and a tasting at a French cognac house or sail to the town of Bourg and take a walking tour. BLD Day 7. Libourne, Saint-Émilion. In Saint- Émilion, head beneath the village to visit the Monolithic Church and the underground cellars of Les Cordeliers. Then sample some macarons and Les Cordeliers' sparkling wines. BLD Day 8. Libourne, Freedom of Choice, Bordeaux. From Libourne, perhaps travel to Bergerac for a tour. Or, tour Libourne and visit a caviar estate. Enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner as you sail to Bordeaux. BLD Day 9. Bordeaux. Take in beautiful Bordeaux on a tour. Tonight, enjoy an evening of fine dining and wine tasting. Travel to the glorious Château Pape Clément, a Grand Cru Classé estate flanked by some of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the region. Here, the wines are produced from vines planted in the 13th century by Bertrand de Goth, who later became Pope Clement V. BLD Day 10. Bordeaux, Disembark Ship, Arles, Embark Ship. Disembark in Bordeaux and travel by coach to Arles where your river ship will be waiting on the Rhône River. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board this evening. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD The Royal Collection 18 Day Wonders of Bordeaux & Rhône Paris Return 2 Nights Paris | 7 Night Bordeaux River Cruise | 7 Night Rhône River Cruise | 1 Night Paris Paris | Bordeaux | Cadillac | Pauillac | Saint-Émilion | Arles | Avignon | Lyon DISCOVER AVIGNON Made famous by a popular children's song and an abandoned bridge, the wonders of Avignon are countless. And thanks to the city's wonderfully preserved ramparts, inviting boutiques and pedestrian-friendly centre, Avignon lends itself to a small-town, medieval vibe. Be joined by a knowledgeable guide for an enthralling discovery through the ancient cobbled streets, where the Palace of the Popes rises from the heart of the old town. Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation www.aptouring.com.au