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Day	Location
1	Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight
2	Paris, France
3	Paris
4	Paris - Beaune - Chalon - Sur - Saône (Embarkation)
5	Chalon - Tournus - Mâcon
6	Beaujolais Region - Lyon
7	Lyon
8	Tournon/Tain L'hermitage - Viviers
9	Avignon
10	Arles
11	Arles (Disembarkation) - Provence Region
12	Provence Region
13	Provence Region - Côte D'azur
14	Côte D'azur
Number of Nights: 13

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Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and taste the sumptuous wines of France and its local cuisine. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the "Queen of the Riviera," while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in Tournon and Beaune, and see the sights with Local Guides in Avignon, France's gastronomic capital of Lyon, and Arles. Disembark your river cruise ship in Arles and then travel into the heart of the Provence region for an additional three nights. Visit the medieval walled city of Aigues-Mortes, enjoy a guided tour of Nîmes, and spend time exploring elegant Aix-en-Provence before heading to the beautiful Côte d'Azur for the conclusion of this grand vacation.

Wine River Cruise Departures
Departures on August 21 and October 30, 2010 are offered as exclusive Wine-Theme River Cruises, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.

Oberammergau 2010
Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise

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Included Features:

Cruise:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Paris:
Guided sightseeing

Beaune:
Orientation walk; Hôtel Dieu

Lyon:
Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill

Tournon:
Orientation walk

Viviers:
Guided walk; visit Old Town and the cathedral

Avignon:
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes

Arles:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater

Provence Region Extension:
Excursion to Camargue; visit Aigues-Mortes; Nîmes guided sightseeing; lunch stop in Aix-en-Provence

Notes:

In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Avalon Waterways

There's perhaps no more relaxing, intimate and carefree way to experience a country than on an Avalon River Cruise. Named one of Travel & Leisure's Top-10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines (2007), Avalon's new generation of ships are equipped with state-of-the art technology and were built to create a warm and inviting ambiance and with the travelers' comfort and safety in mind.

Docking frequently to explore the charming cities and towns along the way, our experienced local guides will show you around and help you experience each destination like a local. You can even spend the evening on shore if the schedule permits. Back on board, you'll find the accommodations luxurious and the cuisine delectable—and most of our boats feature a fitness center and other popular amenities too. As part of the award-winning, 80-year-old Globus family of brands, an Avalon River Cruise is sure to deliver on quality and leave you with a new perspective on the old world.