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127 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent 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 Enjoy a guided walk around Avignon visiting 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 Join a walking tour of Viviers' Old Town discovering its medieval and Renaissance buildings. 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 Ardèche plateau. After lunch, sail along the Rhône past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne and discover the city's rich Roman past. 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 Take 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 Enjoy a leisurely train ride from Lyon to Paris. Board your second vessel and continue your journey through France. 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 1 0 L A R O C H E G U Y O N & V E R N O N , F R A N C E Enjoy a free morning discovering La Roche Guyon, one of France's most beautiful villages. Visit Giverny and tour the home and gardens of Claude Monet. Later, explore charming Vernon. D A Y 1 1 R O U E N , F R A N C E Sail the Seine through Normandy, then spend the afternoon in Rouen. Enjoy a walking tour visiting Jeanne d'Arc's Market Square and the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. D A Y 1 2 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. D A Y 1 3 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E Sail to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart. D A Y 1 4 L E P E C Q & P A R I S , F R A N C E Visit Château de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Enjoy an overnight stay Paris where your vessel is docked nearby. D A Y 1 5 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark and proceed to Paris airport for your return flight or extend your journey in Paris. 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 A LWA Y S I N C L U DE D… Your river fare covers all of this: • 15-day voyage with river view stateroom • TGV Train transfer Paris – Lyon or vice versa • One complimentary shore excursion in each port of call • Visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites • All onboard meals featuring regional specialties and always available classics • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • 24-hour specialty coffees and teas • Enrichment lectures and destination performances • All port taxes and fees • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air purchase • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges