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 AVALON 2009: FLAVORS OF BURGUNDY & PROVENCE W/PROVENCE EXT. (WCAE)
14 days incl. air, or 13 days from Paris to Nice See France at its scenic best on this charming getaway. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the "Queen of the Riviera," while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saone and Rhone Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in Macon and Tournon; a Burgundy wine tasting in medieval Beaune; and see the sights with Local Guides in Avignon, Arles, and Lyon, France's gastronomic capital. Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste the sumptuous wines and local cuisine.Special River Cruises:The October 31 river cruise is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.The December 5 river cruise will include special Christmas features.
HOTELS
Paris Le Meridien Montparnasse (SF), Nice Area Boscolo Plaza (SF), Provence Region Extension Imperator Concorde (F) at Nimes
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| Details | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your flight | (Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Paris | (Sun.) Welcome to Paris, France's capital on the River Seine and the "City of Light," where romance fills the air! | | Day 3 | Paris | (Mon.) Paris' famous sights are living history: your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral , the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife that includes some of the world's most famous cabaret shows. (B) | | Day 4 | Paris-Beaune-Chalon-sur-Saone (Embarkation) | (Tue.) After breakfast, drive south past the forest of Fontainebleau, favorite hunting grounds of a long line of French kings, and into Burgundy. Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Cote d'Or area-which produces the region's finest vintages-owes its wealth to the production, aging, and selling of fine wines. Its most famous historical site, the Hotel-Dieu charity hospital, houses Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement and is one of France's architectural highlights. Enjoy a TASTING of Burgundy wines before continuing south to Chalon-sur-Saone, where the crew of your luxurious river cruise vessel awaits to welcome you on board. Before dinner, set sail for Tournus. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Tournus-Macon | (Wed.) Free time to explore the lovely town of Tournus. The cloister of St. Philibert or the folklore collection of the Burgundy Museum, located in an old family mansion, are worth a visit. Sail to Macon for a guided walking tour of this lovely town on the River Saone. Playing an important role in the wine trade, Macon has a rich history. See the OLD SAINT VINCENT, the cathedral founded in the 6th century and now a symbol of the city; La Charite; the Town Hall; and the Half-Timbered House, dating from the 15th to 16th centuries. A number of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, are available. (B,L,D) | | Day 6 | Beaujolais Region-Lyon | (Thu.) Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising on the Rhone. Lyon is France's second-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city's prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. Survey the city from FOURVIERE HILL and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways, Place Terraux, and the beautiful Place Bellecour. Beaujolais is the wine of the region and wine connoisseurs will know that the grapes must be hand picked. Tradition dictates that the "Beaujolais Nouveau" is tasted for the first time on the third Thursday of November each year. An optional dinner gives gourmets insight into the local haute cuisine. (B,L,D) | | Day 7 | Lyon | (Fri.) A free day in this fascinating city to explore at leisure. Early risers might like to visit the local produce market. Your Cruise Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do. (B,L,D) | | Day 8 | Tournon/Tain L'Hermitage-Viviers | (Sat.) The twin cities of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Tournon, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins, is one of France's oldest medieval cities. Another charming town, Viviers, was developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL, and the OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Avignon | (Sun.) The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence. Also referred to as the "City of Popes," it was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century, and the city landscape is dominated by the grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. A photo of the BRIDGE of the popular song is a must, and optional outings to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are available this afternoon. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Arles | (Mon.) On the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is the capital of the Provence and was once known as the "Little Rome of Gaul." See the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER, the church of St. Trophime, and "Les Alyscamps," the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. The "Foundation Vincent Van Gogh" is a tribute to the artist. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Arles (Disembarkation)-Provence Region | (Tue.) After breakfast, disembark and follow the remaining stretch of the Rhone into its delta-the CAMARGUE-famous for its wild horses and pink flamingos. Visit the city of AIGUES-MORTES with its impressive towers and defensive walls, embedded in a melancholy landscape of pools, marshes, and salt pans. (B) | | Day 12 | Provence Region | (Wed.) Your day starts with a guided tour of NIMES, heart of the Provence region and a city of arts and culture. Time at leisure to explore on your own. This evening you might like to join an optional excursion to taste some of the local specialties this region has to offer. (B) | | Day 13 | Provence Region-Nice | (Thu.) This morning is dedicated to AIX-EN-PROVENCE, one of France's most elegant cities. Shaded Cours Mirabeau, colorful squares, and famous cafes and fountains can be discovered on a stroll around the city. After lunch, head east past Cezanne's Mount St. Victoire on the way to Nice. This evening an optional excursion to Monte Carlo in the tiny Principality of Monaco is available. (B) | | Day 14 | Nice | (Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Port charges: $98 per person.Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $400, in twin room $235Extra nights per person in Nice:in single room $318, in twin room $200Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:Category / Decks / PriceB / Sapphire Deck / $499A / Sapphire Deck / $549P / Royal Deck / $649Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $1,199
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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