Starting at $3,039 Save $2,000 per couple on the April 11th, 2011 departure
Package Description:
Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with an overnight on the stunning Côte d’Azur, then travel to Arles in the Provence region to board your ship and sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers. Along the way, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore the remarkable “City of Light” on your own!
Theme Cruises
June 27 departure is offered as an exclusive Jazz Cruise and includes special music features at no additional cost.
Oct 31 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings at no additional cost
Available Dates & Base Rate:
Departure Date
E Room
B Room
Suite
Apr 4
$3239
$3739
$4439
Apr 18
$3389
$3889
$4589
May 2
$3629
$4129
$4829
May 16
$3729
$4229
sold out
May 30
$3729
$4229
$4929
Jun 13
$3729
$4229
sold out
Jun 27
$3629
$4109
sold out
Jul 11, 25
$3609
$4109
$4809
Aug 8, 22
$3609
$4109
$5029
Sep 5, 19
$3829
$4329
$5029
Oct 3
$3629
$4129
$4829
Oct 31
$3039
$3539
$4239
Save $2,000 per couple on the April 11th, 2011 departure
July 27th has Jazz Cruise included*
October 31st has Wine Cruise included*
Note: In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Prices based on double occupancy. Singles slightly higher. Triples not available. Port charges of $98 not included. Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck. To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person: Cat. B Sapphire Deck $499, Cat. A Sapphire Deck $549, Cat. P Royal Deck $649, Jr. Suite Royal Deck $1199
7 Nights deluxe river cruise on Avalon Scenery outside stateroom
Transportation:
All transfers
Other Inclusions:
23 Meals (10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
Complimentary champagne with breakfast
Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
Evening Entertainment
Shore excursions per itinerary
Services of a cruise director throughout
Guaranteed Departures
Additional Information:
Cruise: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Arles to Chalon-Sursaône in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
More Features: You’ll always visit the key sights and enjoy more inclusions; inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
Meals: Buffet breakfast in Paris and Nice; superb dining with all meals on board, including a welcome reception, welcome dinner, Captain’s dinner, one sitting with open seating arrangements; quality wines from France’s most famous wine regions with every dinner on board
Superior Hotels: PARIS-Le Méridien Montparnasse (SF), NICE-Boscolo Plaza (SF)
Plus:
Professional Cruise Director on board the ship and during hotel stays
Nightly piano music on board
October 31st departure offers an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.
November 29th and December 5th departures include special Christmastime features
Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning while on shore excursions
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