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2019 River Cruises

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LYO N & P R OV EN CE | Av i g n o n to Ly 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 Lyon to Paris. Dijon T E M P L E O F A U G U S T U S A N D L I V I A , V I E N N E Day 1 Avignon Arrive in Avignon and embark your ship; free time to relax or explore this quaint town Day 2 Arles Walking tour featuring Les Arènes amphitheatre, a UNESCO Site; free time or optional private painting class, inspired by Van Gogh, to Arles and St. Remy Day 3 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 4 Viviers Walking tour of Viviers' Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Rhône River scenic afternoon cruising to Tournon Day 5 Tournon Take a ride on the Train de l'Ardèche, evening guided walk through Old Town of Vienne featuring the Temple of Augustus and Livia and the Roman amphitheatre Day 6 Lyon Tour Lyon, a UNESCO Site, including a visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame, and continue on a guided walk through Vieux Lyon (Old Town) Day 7 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 Beaujolais's famous cellars Day 8 Lyon After breakfast, disembark and proceed to Lyon airport for your return flight. Or, extend your time in France with three exciting nights in Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities, or three nights in Dijon. • 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 123 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local travel agent ITINER ARY

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