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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2023

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From Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone to Saint-Jean-de-Losne
4.6
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  • A scenic view of the riverbank and historic buildings in Avignon, France.
  • Historic cathedral surrounded by trees in a quaint town.
  • Panoramic view of historic Avignon, France with a backdrop of lush greenery and blue skies.
  • A bridge crossing a river in a historic city, possibly Vienne, France.
  • Scenic view of Lyon, France with a distinctive basilica on a hill.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arles
  2. Day 2

    Arles to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn and create in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
    • Lecture about wine hosted by Master of Wine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images)
    • Visit Le Café Van Gogh
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Carrières de Lumières
    Le Café Van Gogh
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  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Live onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon Ramparts
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  4. Day 4

    Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Vienne to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tournon
    Vienne
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill with churches
    • Exploration of Old Town with medieval alleyways, cafés, monuments, and Place des Terreaux
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Place des Terreaux
    Lyon Old Town
    Beaujolais
  7. Day 7

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mâconnais region with Chardonnay vineyard exploration
    • Wine-tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon Guided Walking Tour in Tournus
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais
    Tournus
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Seeing what river cruises you have in Central Europe embarking in early april 23

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      We have researched some river cruise options in Central Europe for early April 2023. Options include AmaWaterways - 'Melodies of the Danube' and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection - 'Enchanting Danube'. Both cruises embark from Budapest and travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany.

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      Yes it will not work this year with our plans in Europe but will keep in mind for next

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