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7 Days 'Colibri' Canal du Midi River Cruise Vacation Package
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From : $17,250 ( per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates : March to November - 2008
New for 2008, 'Colibri' cruises two itineraries on the historic Canal du Midi. Discover this rural part of France from the relaxed elegance of your comfortable floating hotel. Completely refurbished with loving care, 'Colibri' has a French provincial feel with oak floors, antiques and pastel color schemes. The large, shaded deck is perfect for al fresco dining. Carrying just four passengers, this barge is perfect for an intimate gathering of family or friends.
Itinerary
 BÉZIERS TO CARCASSONNE
Day 1 :
Meet at 4:00 pm at the Béziers hotel chosen by the charter group and transfer to 'Colibri' for welcome apéritifs. Cruise slowly through the vineyards near Colombiers before a welcome dinner on board.
Day 2 :
After breakfast, visit Oppidum d'Ensérune, inhabited since 800 BC. Then pass through one of the oldest tunnels in France at Malpas during the cruise to Capestang. After time to explore the small town, cruise to Argeliers for dinner ashore this evening.
Day 3 :
Visit the bustling markets and historic sites of ancient Narbonne today, followed by an afternoon cruise to the pretty village of Le Somail. At Ventenac, enjoy a wine tasting at the quayside château.
Day 4 :
Today, stroll the beautiful gardens at the Abbaye de Fontfroide, a tranquil setting with more than 3,000 rose bushes. Then cruise to Homps for a wine tasting before another wonderful dinner on board 'Colibri.'
Day 5 :
Visit the Cathar fort and hilltop village of Minerve. In the afternoon, cruise past Puicheric to relax in a bucolic setting. Dine ashore at a beautiful château, followed by an evening arrival at Carcassonne to view the fortified city by night.
Day 6 :
Tour La Cité, the old town of Carcassonne, wonderfully preserved to look much as it did in the Middle Ages. Then cruise through Trèbes to a quiet location for this evening's farewell dinner.
Day 7 :
After breakfast, transfer to the charter group's hotel of choice in Carcassonne.
CARCASSONNE TO CASTELNAUDARY
Contact us for details on this alternate but equally-interesting route on the Canal du Midi.
Note: Routes are run in reverse on alternate weeks.
Excursions are tailor-made to suit the chartering party's interests.
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Contact : Travelwizard.com
Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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