French at a Touch Travel

Burgundy & Provence — Cruise Only from Port St. Louis to Chalon "sur-Saône 2012

8 days from Port St. Louis to Chalon-sur-Saône or 9 days incl. travel (WLC0)

  • Cruise Overview
  • Day By Day Itinerary
  • Included Highlights & Features
  • Dates & Prices
Burgundy & Provence – Cruise Only from Port St. Louis to Chalon –sur-Saône Burgundy & Provence – Cruise Only from Port St. Louis to Chalon –sur-Saône

Cruise Overview

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins when you embark your ship in Port St. Louis in the Provence region. Sailing northward up the scenic Rhône and Saône River, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France's gastronomical capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus and Chalon-sur- Saône.

Highlights & Sightseeing

CRUISE:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Port St. Louis to Chalon-sur-Saône in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

PORT ST. LOUIS:
Welcome reception

ARLES:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater

AVIGNON:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

VIVIERS:
Guided walk, Old Town, visit the cathedral

TOURNON:
Orientation walk

LYON:
Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill

Meals

Superb dining with all meals on board featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L),
and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception and farewell dinner; quality wines from France's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating

Notes:

  • In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Airport Transfers:
Transfers are not available for this itinerary