Cruise Overview

This fantastic vacation combines two exciting river cruises and showcases the variety that France has to offer—from its scenery to its food and drink! Your vacation begins in Nice on the stunning Cote d’Azur. Embark in Arles and sail north along the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers to discover charming cities along the way. Explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as fascinating Macon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saone, and Beaune. In Paris, begin your journey along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Experience Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise, Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny, Joan of Arc’s Rouen, dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, and take an included excursion to the historic Normandy landing beaches or sample creamy camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy—delicacies for which northern France is famous!

Cruise: Deluxe 14-night cruise from Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds Nice: Orientation walk of Old Town Arles: Welcome reception; Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes Viviers: Guided walk; visit Old Town and the cathedral Tournon: Orientation walk Lyon: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill Beaune: Orientation walk; Hôtel Dieu Les Andelys: Orientation; Château Gaillard Rouen: Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Cathedral; choice of excursion to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy” Vernon: Choice of guided excursion to Giverny or Bizy Castle Conflans: Choice of guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or Saint-Germaine-en-Laye Paris: Guided sightseeing Notes: In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered. Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Buffet breakfast (B) in Côte d'Azur; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels Côte d’Azur Boscolo Plaza, Nice (SF)