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7 Days 'Le Phénicien' - Provence, the Carmargue & Languedoc River Cruise Vacation Package
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From : $2,990 ( per person, based on double occupancy )
Dates : March to November - 2008
New for 2008, 'LE PHÉNICIEN' cruises the River Rhône and the tranquil waterways of the Camargue, meandering through Provence and the Languedoc wine region. Experience the fascinating culture while enjoying world-renowned wines and gourmet food in luxurious and refined comfort.
Itinerary
 Day 1 :
Meet at Le Jardin des Sens in Montpellier at 5:45 pm to transfer to 'Le Phénicien,' moored in Aigues-Mortes. After a welcome apéritif, explore this 14th-century walled city before your first gourmet dinner on board.
Day 2 :
Cruise to the Camargue this morning, heading east on the Canal du Rhône à Sète that links the Petit Rhône with the étangs (inland seas) that dot the Mediterranean coast. Moor in the quiet village of Gallician before visiting a prestigious manade (ranch) where local cowboys on superb white horses demonstrate how they tend their herds of bulls.
Day 3 :
An unforgettable cruise takes you to the Roman city of Arles, the "open-air museum" of Provence. Your guided visit includes the haunts of Vincent Van Gogh who painted more than 300 canvases here in 1888.
Day 4 :
Cruising onto the mighty River Rhône, 'Le Phénicien' passes through the 36-foot-high lock at Beaucaire en route to Vallabrègues, a charming port where a lively game of pétanque awaits. In the afternoon, visit medieval les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically set atop a rocky plateau of the Alpilles.
Day 5 :
After breakfast, cruise to historic Villeneuve-lès- Avignon for a guided excursion to Le Pont du Gard. This masterpiece of Roman engineering is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an informative museum that explains the historic significance of the magnificent tri-level aqueduct.
Day 6 :
An early cruise brings you to one of the best cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. After a guided visit and wine tasting, explore Avignon, the walled city of the Popes, and learn about the city's religious and artistic importance on a guided tour. A wonderful farewell dinner marks your last evening on board.
Day 7 :
After breakfast, transfer to the Grand Hotel in Avignon where your tour ends.
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks, meeting at the Avignon Grand Hotel, Sunday at 5:00 pm.
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