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D A Y 1 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E Arrive in Avignon and embark your ship. Enjoy free time to explore this quaint town or join our "welcome walk." D A Y 2 A R L E S , F R A N C E Take a walking tour of Arles, featuring its famous Roman amphitheatre and the Church of Saint-Trôphime. D A Y 3 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 4 V I V I E R S , F R A N C E This morning join a walking tour of Viviers' Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. This afternoon, set sail to Tournon. D A Y 5 T O U R N O N & V I E N N E , F R A N C E Board the Train des Gorges for a ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau. After lunch on board cruise along the Rhône past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne this afternoon. D A Y 6 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 7 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 8 L Y O N & P A R I S , F R A N C E A leisurely train ride from Lyon to Paris to board your second ship. D A Y 9 P A R I S , F R A N C E Embark on a tour of this dazzling city and marvel at its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Opera House and drive along the famed Champs-Élysées. D A Y 10 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. Claude Monet Foundation excursion to Giverny, touring the home and gardens of Claude Monet. Later, explore charming Vernon. D A Y 11 R O U E N , F R A N C E Leisurely morning cruising along the Seine, then spend the afternoon in Rouen. A walking tour includes Jeanne d'Arc's Market Square and the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. D A Y 12 N O R M A N D Y B E A C H E S , F R A N C E Marvel at the Bayeux Tapestry, then tour the historic beaches of Normandy, followed by visits to World War II landmarks including the American Military Cemetery and Arromanches Debarkment D-Day Museum. D A Y 13 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E A leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard. D A Y 14 L E P E C Q & P A R I S , F R A N C E Visit to Château de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Your ship remains docked in Paris overnight. D A Y 15 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark and proceed to Paris airport for your return flight. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E 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 Beaujolais wines, attend lectures on Jeanne d'Arc & French Impressionists and learn to say a few words en français • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • TGV Train transfer Paris – Lyon or v.v • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges R O U E N , FR A N C E F R A N C E 'S F I N E S T 1 5 D A Y S A V I G N O N – P A R I S o r v i ce v e r s a 121 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent