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 an Art & Impressionist Special Interest Cruise on August 12, 2013 This art lover's cruise features onboard discussions with a local art expert about Impressionism, as well as multiple art-focused excursions. Visit Claude Monet's splendid Giverny; Paris' famed Musée d'Orsay; the Place du Tertre artist district in Montmartre; Honfleur; and the Musée des Beaux-Arts André Malraux in Le Havre.
Enjoy a Wine Special Interest Cruise on October 22, 2013 On this cruise a distinguished wine authority explains how grape varieties are cultivated, and teaches you what to look for in a good wine from each region you sail through. Mingle with others who share your passion as you enjoy onboard wine tastings, a visit to a local vineyard and discussion with a winemaker, and a gala dinner featuring wine and food pairings.
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Paris:Welcome reception; guided sightseeingVernon:Choice of guided excursion to Giverny or Bizy CastleRouen:Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral; choice of excursion to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”Les Andelys:Orientation, see Château GaillardConflans:Choice of guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or Château de MalmaisonBeaune:Orientation walk, see the Hôtel-Dieu; Burgundy wine tastingChalon-sur-Saône:Welcome receptionTournus:Guided sightseeing; visit the Abbey of St. PhilibertLyon:Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière HillTournon:Orientation walkViviers:Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedralAvignon:Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the PopesArles:Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater 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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