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D A Y 1 P A R I S , F R A N C E Arrive in Paris and embark your ship. Enjoy some free time. D A Y 2 P A R I S , F R A N C E Panoramic city tour, followed by free time. Optional Louvre tour. D A Y 3 L A R O C H E G U Y O N & V E R N O N , F R A N C E Free morning in La Roche Guyon, one of France's most beautiful villages. Tour the home and gardens of Claude Monet in the town of Giverny. Then spend some time in the provincial town of Vernon. D A Y 4 R O U E N , F R A N C E An afternoon walking tour through the medieval city of Rouen, including Old Town where you'll see the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Gros Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock. D A Y 5 N O R M A N D Y B E A C H E S , F R A N C E Full-day tour of the historic beaches of Normandy. Visit World War II landmarks including Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and Arromanches Debarkment D-Day Museum. D A Y 6 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E Join a guided walk to Château Gaillard, a fatally fl awed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture. D A Y 7 P A R I S , F R A N C E Visit Château de Malmaison where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his fi nal days in France. Your ship docks overnight in Paris. D A Y 8 P A R I S & L Y O N , F R A N C E A leisurely train ride from Paris to Lyon to board your second ship. D A Y 9 L Y O N , F R A N C E Tour the city of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame, then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town). D A Y 10 L Y O N , F R A N C E A scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, learn about the art of wine making and enjoy a wine tasting. D A Y 11 V I E N N E , F R A N C E Walking tour of Vienne. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheatre and the Cathedral of St. Maurice. D A Y 12 T O U R N O N , F R A N C E Board the Train de l'Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau. D A Y 13 A R L E S , F R A N C E A walking tour of Arles, featuring its famous Roman amphitheatre and the Church of Saint-Trôphime. D A Y 14 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E A guided walk around Avignon featuring the Pont d'Avignon and the Palace of the Popes — a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 15 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E Disembark and proceed to the airport for your fl ight home, or extend your journey for three nights in the French Riviera. E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all of this: • 15-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 on board • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Learn about and sample a variety of French cheeses, try some Burgundian wines, attend lectures on Jeanne d'Arc & French Impressionists, learn to say a few words en français, enjoy a concert of popular French tunes 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 LYO N , FR A N C E F R A N C E 'S F I N E S T S E T S A I L F R O M $ 6 , 9 9 5 p p 131 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent