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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. |
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Overview |
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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. |
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Daily Program Features |
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Overnight flight to Paris |
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Paris |
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Transfer to hotel |
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Paris |
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City tour |
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4
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Paris |
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Optional tours available |
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5
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Paris |
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TGV high-speed |
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Train to Lyon |
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Lyon |
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EMBARKATION |
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Welcome Cocktails |
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Welcome Dinner |
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Lyon |
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City tour |
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Cruise to Trevoux |
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Trevoux |
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Beaujolais excursion |
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Vienne |
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Walking tour |
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Tournon |
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Wine tasting |
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Tournon |
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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. |
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
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Wine tasting |
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Avignon |
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Walking tour |
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Arles |
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City tour |
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St. Remy de Provence |
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Les Baux |
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Arles |
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DISEMBARKATION |
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Carcassonne |
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Walking tour |
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Barcelona |
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Hotel check-in |
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Barcelona |
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City tour |
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Barcelona |
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Optional tours available |
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Barcelona |
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Airport transfer |
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Included Features
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- 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
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Detailed passengers review
Cruise only rate from $2,199 Cruise & land from $3,199