b'Rliavsesric CruiseCGermanyPARISProvence & theFrance BeauneElegant RhneTrain deLYON SwitzerlandLArdche TournonItalyDiscover the elegance of Frances Rhne and Sane rivers, 7 Sur-Rhonecruising in luxury while admiring the beautiful landscapes Arles Avignonby Coach by Railand timeless cities of southern France. by Ship 1 Nights by ShipBEAUNE ARLES CELEBRATED WINE TASTINGYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Arrival in Lyon admiring its spectacular interiors andDay 6. Gastronomic LyonYour holiday begins at London Sta collection of religious artefacts. Mooring in Lyon overnight, we step Pancras, where we board the Eurostarashore after breakfast for a guided to Paris. We continue by train to theDay 4. Arles and the Pont du Gardtour of Lyons highlights, including the picturesque city of Lyon, where weStepping ashore in Arles, we take aatmospheric Old Town known for its transfer to the waterfront and boardguided tour of the city that inspirednarrow cobbled streets and hidden the luxurious MS Amadeus Provence.many of Vincent van Goghs mosttraboules. We get a taste of the citys We enjoy a welcome cocktail and afamous paintings. After lunch, youculinary offerings as we conclude our five-course dinner before setting sailhave the choice of two excursions:tour with a praline tasting. We return for the town of Tournon-sur-Rhne.visit the beautiful Camargue Delta,to the ship for lunch and then enjoy an where the Rhne opens into theafternoon to explore Lyon at leisure. Day 2. The Train de lArdcheMediterranean, or travel by coach Today brings a nostalgic ride on theto the arches of the Pont du Gard,Day 7. Burgundy wine-tastingssteam-powered Train de lArdchea UNESCO-listed ancient RomanWaking in Chalon-sur-Sane, we travel through the spectacular Gorgesaqueduct that spans the Gardon River. by coach to Beaune for a guided tour, du Doux region. Upon returning toadmiring the historical buildings of this Tournon-sur-Rhne, we have lunchDay 5. The Ardche Gorge charming medieval town. As our tour while sailing along the river to the cityToday, we visit the stunning naturalconcludes, we sample the celebrated of Avignon. Enjoy the ships amenitiesmasterpiece known as the Grandwines that have made Burgundy world or find a comfortable place on the sunCanyon of Europe. Winding throughfamous. This evening, we gather for deck to take in the beautiful views.the landscape, were treated tothe gala dinner, a fitting finale to our The whole trip was impressive views of limestone cliffs,journey along the picturesque Rhne. Day 3. Avignon & Palais des Papesdense green forests and the sparklingmind-blowing and Ill Le Petit Train dAvignon takes us intowaters of the Ardche River. We wrapDay 8.er forget the tigers.nev Homeward boundthe centre of Avignon, where our tourup the excursion with entrance to theDisembarking in Lyon, we board Brian, 2024of the UNESCO-listed city begins.Lavender Museum, where we discoverthe train to Paris. Here, we join the We stroll through Avignons historichow this iconic Provenal flower hasEurostar back to London St Pancras, centre and enter the Popes Palace,come to symbolise the scenic region. where your tour draws to a close.78 PROVENCE & THE ELEGANT RHNE'