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Viking Cruises, Burgundy & Provence, River Cruise Vacation Package Chalon-sur-Saône to Avignon Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Priced From : $1,799 ( per person, double occupancy ) Dates : March to November - 2008 Ship : Viking Burgundy

Cruise the Saône and Rhône Rivers to see beautiful vineyards and other scenic vistas in the French countryside. Explore the famed region of Burgundy and the lavender-scented hills of Provence. Destinations include UNESCO World Heritage Sites, early Roman ruins in Vienne and Arles, and the Papal Palace in Avignon, “City of the Popes.” Walk the cobbled streets of Arles that inspired Vincent Van Gogh, learn about wine-making traditions, and sample the famed cuisine of Lyon.
Itinerary
| Day |
Destination |
Activities |
| 1 |
Chalon-sur-Saône |
We’ll meet you at the Lyon airport & take you to your ship;* free time |
| 2 |
Beaune |
Hôtel Dieu excursion & Burgundy wine tour; free time |
| 3 |
Lyon |
Coach & walking tour; free time |
| 4 |
Lyon |
Free time |
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Vienne |
Walking tour & mini-train |
| 5 |
Tournon |
Tain L’Hermitage excursion |
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Viviers |
Evening walking tour |
| 6 |
Arles |
Walking tour & free time |
| 7 |
Avignon |
Walking tour, Palace of the Popes & free time; optional Châteauneuf-du-Pape tour |
| 8 |
Avignon |
We’ll take you from your ship to the Marseille airport.* |
†Closed on Mondays; battlefield visit or museum tour will be substituted.
Note: Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility and weather conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low bridge clearance.
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.
This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and times may vary.
Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the Viking Cruises vacation planner to be contacted by a Viking Cruises, France vacation specialist.
Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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