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Amadeus France & Spain

Provence and Spain
 


15 Days - Spend 3 nights in Paris, travel by high-speed TGV train to Lyon, then savor an enchanting 7-night cruise through Provence, ending with a 3-night stay in Barcelona

The reverse direction is also available; please see Dates & Prices for more details.
  Overview  
  From the magic of Paris to the romance of Barcelona, this itinerary promises to be one of our most captivating yet. Start your vacation with three glorious days in Paris then travel in style aboard the high speed TGV train to Lyon, France's gastronomical capital. From here, cruise through beautiful wine growing regions where such famous wines as Beaujolais, Côte du Rhône and Chateauneuf-du-Pape are being produced. Explore marvelous Avignon and visit Mediterranean Arles, the city which Vincent Van Gogh captured in many of his master pieces. Disembark and continue to the medieval city of Carcassone, a world UNESCO heritage site close to the Pyrenees. Enjoy the grand finale of your vacation with three fascinating days in magnificent Barcelona.  
  Daily Program Features  
 
Day
Destination Activities
1
      Overnight flight to Paris
2
  Paris   Transfer to hotel
3
  Paris   City tour
4
  Paris   Optional tours available
5
  Paris   TGV high-speed
      Train to Lyon
  Lyon   EMBARKATION
      Welcome Cocktails
      Welcome Dinner
6
  Lyon   City tour
      Cruise to Trevoux
7
  Trevoux   Beaujolais excursion
8
  Vienne   Walking tour
  Tournon   Wine tasting
9
  Tournon   Ardeche steam train; Please note: The Ardêche Steam Train has been discontinued and will be replaced with a walking tour. Your final documents will provide further details.
10
  Chateauneuf-du-Pape   Wine tasting
  Avignon   Walking tour
11
  Arles   City tour
      St. Remy de Provence
      Les Baux
12
  Arles   DISEMBARKATION
  Carcassonne   Walking tour
  Barcelona   Hotel check-in
13
  Barcelona   City tour
14
  Barcelona   Optional tours available
15
  Barcelona   Airport transfer

 

Included Features
 
 
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Paris including daily Buffet Breakfast
  • TGV high-speed train from Paris to Lyon
  • 7-night Deluxe Cruise in an Outside Stateroom
  • Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
  • Unlimited Wines from France's great Wine Regions with every Dinner onboard the Ship
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Motorcoach from the Ship in Arles to Carcassonne and on to Barcelona
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Barcelona including daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music
  • Services of Professional Cruise Director
  • All English Language onboard in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise, Land & Air package
  • All local Taxes

Detailed passengers review

Cruise only rate from $2,199 Cruise & land from $3,199

 

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