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11 Day Rhône Treasures Lyon to Barcelona or Monte Carlo 7 Night River Cruise from Lyon to Arles | 3 Nights Barcelona Lyon | Beaujolais | Vienne | Tournon | Viviers | Grignan | Avignon | Arles | Barcelona E F XP & RA LO SP NC RE A E IN The Royal Collection Enjoy a full day of discovery in Lyon, the gastronomic centre of France Day 1. Arrive Lyon. Be met at the airport and transferred to your river ship. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria River Ship – the MS AmaDagio. D THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE PT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from a A wide range of suite options including Panoramic Balcony Suites™ APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in five places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in two unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Included room service dining and champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 47 for details) APT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member omplimentary beverages served at your C discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director D esigned for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.co.nz/Aria Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 108 Day 2. Lyon, Freedom of Choice. Explore Lyon today during your selected activity. Perhaps take a city tour and visit the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Alternatively, embark on a guided bicycle tour along the banks of the Rhône River. Another option is a guided culinary walk, exploring Lyon's fresh food markets. BLD Day 3. Belleville, Beaujolais Region, Vienne. Disembark in Belleville and travel through the Beaujolais wine region, the Pays d'Or. After visiting the medieval hilltop village of Oingt, head to a family-owned and run winery. Here, a member of the family will take you on a tour and host a wine tasting. Later, cruise to Vienne and enjoy an evening tour of this charming town. BLD Day 4. Tournon, Freedom of Choice, Viviers. This morning, perhaps visit Eden Parc garden and delight in its fabulous views. Or you may like to travel to Boucieu-le-Roi and visit its local market of handmade crafts and enjoy local entertainment. Another option is a bicycle tour. Later, arrive in Viviers, and perhaps step out and explore the town after dinner. BLD Day 5. Viviers, Grignan. Disembark in Viviers and travel to Grignan to visit a truffle farm. Gain insight into this unique industry and head out with the dogs in search of truffles. Later, enjoy a truffle tasting. BLD Day 6. Avignon, Freedom of Choice. Arrive in Avignon today and take a sightseeing tour. Enjoy free time to explore this medieval city at your own pace, then later this afternoon, you may like to take a tour of the Palace of the Popes. Another option is to visit the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, before time at leisure in the village of Uzès. BLD Day 7. Arles, Freedom of Choice. From Arles, tour a castle in Les Baux de Provence then visit an olive mill and farm for a tour and tasting. Alternatively, tour the olive farm then visit Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Van Gogh spent many of his later years. Afterwards, visit the Roman relics of Arles. BLD Day 8. Arles, Disembark Ship, Barcelona. Disembark in Arles, where 8 Day (EUPC08) guests transfer to the airport in Marseilles. Remaining guests stop at Perpignan on their way to Barcelona in Spain. Three Night Grand City Stay: Barcelona, Le Méridien. B Day 9. Barcelona, Freedom of Choice. Embark on a city tour today, and take in the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. Later, enjoy a photography tour or join a Gothic walking tour. Tonight, indulge in a Flamenco BD experience during a special dinner. Day 10. Barcelona. Today is yours at leisure B to relax or further explore. Day 11. Depart Barcelona. This morning, you'll be transferred to the airport. B