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Peter Deilmann Cruises,MV Princesse de Provence, Cruise Vacation Package
French Wine Country
Duration : 9 Days / 8 Nights
Priced From : $2,370 - Per Person non-air cruise-only and based on double occupancy
Dates : May to October
Itinerary
Day 1- USA–Lyon, France
Depart from your US gateway city for an optional overnight flight to Lyon.
Day 2 - Lyon, France
Arrive Lyon and transfer (optional) to the MV Princesse de Provence, your home for the next seven nights on the Saône River or transfer to
Lyon from your Discovery Add-On city. After embarkation stroll the charming streets of this gastronomic capital of France until departure.
Day 3 - Tournus and Chalon-sur-Saône
This morning you’ll arrive in Tournus, situated in the Southern Burgundy region, where you’ll embark on a full day tour. Your first stop is the well known Chateau du Clos de Vougeot, a historic castle from the Middle Ages and home to four monumental wine presses. Continue to the nearby Chateau de la Tour, the largest and one of the most important producers of the Clos de Vougeot, to enjoy the first of many dégustations on our tour. Next, you’ll drive the Cote de Nuits wine road to Beaune, before arriving in the region of Pommard. Here, a family of winegrowers will welcome you for a wonderful lunch and tasting of several different Burgundy wines. Before returning to the ship, you’ll stop at the Cote Chalonnaise, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste some younger vintages, as well as, the sparking wine Cremant de Bourgogne, a renowned wine in this region.
• Full Day Burgundy Wine Excursion included
Day 4 - Mâcon and Trevoux
Awake this morning in the town of Mâcon, which marks the border between the Burgundy and Lyonnais regions. This morning you’ll
explore the wine country of Mâconnais. Your tastings will feature fabulous & fresh white wines, such as Saint Veran, Loche and Pouilly-Fuisse. Enjoy lunch on-board while cruising to Trevoux, where an included afternoon excursion will introduce you to the Beaujolais Wine Country, including a visit and tasting with a local producer.
• Mâconnais Excursion included
• Beaujolais Excursion included
Day 5 - Tournon
After your arrival in Tournon, your included excursion begins with a short drive to a wonderful overlook, for a breathtaking panoramic view of the French Alps and the Rhône Valley. Your next stop will be a visit to one of the major wineries of the Cotes du Rhône, Chapoutier, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste different wines of the region such as St. Joseph, Cote-Rotie and Hermitage.
• Northern Cotes du Rhône Tour included
Day 6 - Arles and Avignon
Awake to the rich light and color of Provence that permeated the canvases of van Gogh and Cézanne. Enjoy the morning at your leisure to explore
the Roman town of Arles. This afternoon, your excursion takes you through the Baux de Provence, overlooking its rich valley and orchards of olive trees, as you travel to the remote and hidden vineyard Romanin. The location & natural environment of this vineyard is crucial to growing the vines, which are cultivated using biodynamic methods. Enjoy a walking tour through this unique winery, and take in the beautiful views of the Alpilles in the background.
• Romanin Vineyard Tour included
Day 7 - Avignon
This morning your excursion takes you to the Chateau de Clary, home of the Wine & Taste Academy, for a wine tasting lesson. Learn how to describe a wine’s color, flavor and more. And, no wine lover could leave Avignon without visiting Chateauneuf du Pape! Your tour includes a visit to a wine cellar to taste both red& white wines of this appellation.
• Wine tasting lesson & Chateauneuf du Pape Tour included
Day 8 - Vienne and Lyon
Relax and enjoy the sights this morning while you cruise to the town of Vienne. An afternoon excursion will take you for a visit of Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, including the Fourviere Hill for exciting views over the city and countryside.
• Lyon City Tour included
Day 9 - Lyon
Disembark the ship and transfer (optional) to the airport for your flight (optional) to the US. Or transfer to your
Discovery Add-On city
Services Included
• 7 shore excursions as stated in the itinerary
• Transfer as described in the itinerary
• 7-night cruise on the MV Princesse de Provence with accommodation in an outside cabin (American plan)
• All meals included aboard ship, including Captain’s welcome and farewell champagne receptions
• Nightly light entertainment on-board, including traditional and folkloric performances
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