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N Cruise S E I N E R H Ô N E Tournon Paris Viviers Lyon Vienne Avignon Arles FRANCE If you add the Paris extension, transfer from Paris to Lyon. S A Ô N E Day 1 Lyon Arrive in Lyon and embark your ship; free time to relax or explore the city on your own Day 2 Viviers Walking tour of Viviers' Old Town once a 5th- century Roman settlement; scenic cruising Day 3 Arles On a morning tour, view the impressive Roman ruins of Arles featuring Les Arènes amphitheatre, a UNESCO site; afternoon at leisure Day 4 Avignon Guided walk inclduing a tour of the renowned Palace of the Popes; free time or join an optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Day 5 Tournon Take a ride on the Train de l'Ardèche for a locomotive ride Day 6 Vienne Morning guided tour of Vienne; free time to explore; scenic sailing to Lyon Day 7 Lyon Tour Lyon, a UNESCO Site; guided walking tour through Vieux Lyon (Old Town); free time Day 8 Lyon After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or extend your time in France with a three night stay in Paris, the Burgundy wine region or a trip through the Alps to Chamonix and Geneva. • 8 day cruise with river-view stateroom • 6 guided tours with audio headset • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner • Complimentary wine, beer and softdrinks with onboard dinner and lunch service • Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Culture Curriculum: Sample a variety of French cheeses; find out how to make your own fondant au chocolat; try some Beaujolais wines; enjoy lively French accordion tunes • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi • All gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Package plus private airport transfers • No credit card surcharges ENJOY, IT'S ALL INCLUDED ITINER ARY RHONE EXPLORER 8 days | 6 ports | Lyon to Lyon Follow the trade routes of centuries old as you explore the beautiful French countryside along the Rhône River. Discover Roman ruins in Vienne and Lyon and walk in the footsteps of van Gogh in Arles. Visit one of France's most celebrated wine-producing regions on a tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Or, immerse yourself in the history of Avignon and marvel at the Roman feat of engineering, the Pont du Gard. This eight day cruise encapsulates France's bucolic charm. 134 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au