Highlights & Sightseeing | Special Interest Cruises AvailableWe offer cruises tailored to your passions so you can experience the very essence of your destination. Click to learn more about what special interest is available on this cruise and to view the specific departure dates. These limited-edition, no additional cost cruises allow you to enhance your subject knowledge with expert onboard presentations and to mingle with others who share your same interests.  Grand France Special Interest River Cruises
 Enjoy a Jazz Special Interest Cruise on July 1, 2013
On this cruise you will be joined on board by a jazz expert, who will conduct enriching lectures and discussions on the history of jazz in France. You will also enjoy onboard jazz performances, and free time in Vienne, France, during its world-renowned annual Jazz Festival.
 Enjoy a Special Culinary Interest Cruise on October 21, 2013
This cruise introduces you to some of northern France's very best cuisine. Enjoy cider, wine, and oil tastings, and visit a calvados distillery and a farm that produces the delicious Pont l'Evêque and Livarot cheeses. A local chef will prepare a menu of regional specialties, will share tips for food preparation, and will even send you home with a collection of recipes. Bon Appetit!
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Arles: Welcome reception; guided sightseeing, visit the Roman AmphitheaterAvignon: Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the PopesViviers: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedralTournon: Orientation walkLyon: Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière HillBeaune: Orientation walk, see the Hôtel-DieuParis: Welcome reception; guided sightseeingVernon: Choice of guided excursions to Giverny or Bizy CastleRouen: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral; choice of excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”Les Andelys: Orientation, see Château GaillardConflans: Choice of guided excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise or Château de Malmaison Meals B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinnerComplimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel. Hotels Côte d’Azur Fairmont Monte Carlo (D) 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.
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It's about you. You are the reason we've used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships.
- Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
- Elegant, contemporary design throughout.
- Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
- Headsets for shore excursions.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access.
- Personalized room options & excursions.
- Space to relax & unwind
- Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
- Coffee self-serve beverage station.
- A lounge serving premium spirits.
- Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
- The Comfort Collection BedsSM.
- Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.
- Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
- Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
- Complimentary juices with breakfast.
- Made-to-order egg station at breakfast.
- Complimentary soft drinks with lunch.
- Al fresco lunches on the Sky Bistro.
- Chef-inspired regional recipes.
- Four-course dinners with open seating.
- Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.
- Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
- Free soft drinks or beer with dinner.
- Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
- Remarkable service throughout the cruise.
- English-speaking crew.
- Non-smoking interior.
- Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
- Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
- Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
- And, much more.
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