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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent L Y O N & P R O V E N C E S E T S A I L F R O M $ 3 , 9 9 5 p p D A Y 1 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E Arrive in Avignon and embark your ship. Free time to relax or explore this quaint town on the scenic Rhône River, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. D A Y 2 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E A guided morning walk through Avignon, nicknamed the 'City of Popes', then enjoy a guided tour of the renowned Palace of the Popes — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner served onboard your ship. D A Y 3 A R L E S , F R A N C E Take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights, including Les Arènes and the Church of Saint- Trôphime. Lunch onboard your ship, then enjoy some free time to explore. Alternatively, attend an optional private painting class inspired by Vincent van Gogh and see where he created his masterpieces. D A Y 4 V I V I E R S , F R A N C E Join a morning walking tour of the Old Town with its cobblestone streets, medieval and Renaissance buildings and 12th-century St. Vincent Cathedral. Take the afternoon to relax onboard as you sail towards Tournon. D A Y 5 T O U R N O N , F R A N C E A morning ride onboard the Train de l'Ardèche through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau. Enjoy lunch on your ship as you cruise towards Vienne. In the afternoon, join a walking tour of Vienne featuring the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheatre and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice. D A Y 6 L Y O N , F R A N C E Tour the city of Lyon — a UNESCO World Heritage site, including a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for breathtaking views of the area. Enjoy a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame followed by a guided walk through Vieux Lyon (Old Town). Free time to shop or sample the local cuisine. D A Y 7 L Y O N , F R A N C E Take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep. See the legendary Moulin-à-Vent — the windmill that gives its name to one of the most prestigious wines of the region, learn about the art of winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting. Free time. D A Y 8 L Y O N , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark and proceed Lyon's airport for your return flight. Alternatively, spend some time in France's romantic capital with a three-night Paris extension. T O U R N O N , F R A N C E E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all this: • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard • Visit three 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, attend lectures on current affairs and the painters of Provence and visit a local market • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges 115