Tour: Grand France Cruise

 

 

Tour  departs 18th August 2012
Tour returns 7th September 2012
Number of Days 21
 

Free pickup and Return from HOME: Greater Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong & the Bellarine & Mornington Peninsula's and now Bendigo and some areas of Gippsland.

Combine two exciting cruises and get a taste of the variety that France has to offer - not only in scenery but in food and drink! The Seine and the picturesque Normandy region and the charming and historic cities along the Saône and Rhône Rivers. Apple cider and Calvados in the north, fine wines and cognac in the south. Apple trees in Normandy, vineyards in Provence. From the big city of Paris to the elegant Côte d'Azur. All this and more are yours to discover on this comprehensive holiday, which also includes stopovers.

Meals on Cruise
Breakfast - 15
Lunch - 12
Dinner - 14

Buffet breakfast (B) in Côte d'Azur, superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch with complimentary soft drinks (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; choice of regional wines from Euorpe's most famous wine regions, beer, or soft drinks with every dinner, one sitting with open seating arrangements.

Standard Features

CRUISE: Deluxe 14-night cruise from Paris to Paris and Chalon-sur- Saône to Port St. Louis in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds. (Category A & P)
PARIS: Welcome reception; guided sightseeing
CONFLANS: Choice of guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or Château de Malmaison
VERNON: Choice of guided excursion to Giverny or Bizy Castle
ROUEN: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the Cathedral; choice of excursion to Normandy landing beaches or "A Taste of Normandy"
LES ANDELYS: Orientation, see Château Gaillard
BEAUNE: Orientation walk, see the Hôtel-Dieu; Burgundy wine tasting
CHARLON-SUR-SAÔNE: Welcome reception; visit Nicéphore Niépce Museum
TOURNUS: Guided sightseeing, visit the Abbey of St. Philibert
LYON: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill
TOURNON: Orientation walk
VIVIERS: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral
AVIGNON: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes
ARLES: Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater


Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the cruise description.

Early Bird Discount $200   Early Bird Discount – with Full Payment by 18th February, 2012

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