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2019 River Cruises

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LYO N & P R OV EN CE | Ly o n to Av i g n o n N Cruise S A Ô N E S E I N E R H Ô N E R H Ô N E Tournon Viviers Lyon Vienne Avignon Arles Paris Nice FRANCE If you add the Paris ex tension, transfer from Paris to Lyon. Dijon F R E N C H L O C A L L I F E Day 1 Lyon Arrive in Lyon and embark your ship; free time to relax or explore this vibrant city Day 2 Lyon Tour the city of Lyon, a UNESCO Site, including a visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame, and continue on a guided walk through Vieux Lyon (Old Town); free time to shop or sample the local cuisine Day 3 Lyon Take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, learn about the art of winemaking, and enjoy a tasting in one of the famous Beaujolais cellars Day 4 Tournon Walking tour of Vienne featuring Temple of Augustus & Livia; Rhône River scenic afternoon cruising to Tournon Day 5 Viviers Take a ride on the Train de l'Ardèche, evening guided walk through Old Town of Viviers with medieval and Renaissance buildings Day 6 Avignon Guided walk featuring Pont d'Avignon and a tour of Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO Site; free time or optional Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery tour Day 7 Arles Walking tour featuring Les Arènes amphitheatre, a UNESCO Site; free time or optional Unspoiled Carmague excursion Day 8 Avignon After breakfast, disembark and proceed to Marseille airport for your return flight. Or, extend your time in France with a three night extension at the French Riviera. • 8 day cruise with river-view stateroom • 7 guided tours with audio headset • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service • Visit 3 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; visit a local market • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi • 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 • No credit card surcharges ENJOY, IT'S ALL INCLUDED 119 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local travel agent ITINER ARY

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