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Essence of Burgundy and Provence

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Arles
 Trip Finishes
Chalon Sur Saone
8 Day Essence of Burgundy and Provence Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: France
Trip Operator
Trip Style
River Cruise
Budget
Premium
Trip Code
EUEBPR08

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 8 Day Essence of Burgundy and Provence. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Rhone on this luxury river ship. Cruise the Rhone River and its attractions, discover castles and region's famous for white wine on this seven-night river ship cruise.

Itinerary

Welcome to France. Transfer to your river ship for your seven-night luxury river cruise. Stay Seven Nights: Aria River Ship (D)

In Arles, you have the choice of a city tour, a tour to the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, or a guided bike tour through town.

Later in the day, discover the history of Avignon on a guided walking tour or join a culinary tour and taste Avignon's regional specialities. During the evening, enjoy an illuminations cruise. (B/L/D)

Today, cruise to Viviers, a charming medieval city with picturesque 16th- and 18th-century monuments. For a more active adventure, pedal through this bicycle-friendly city. Alternatively, you can go to the magnificent hilltop village, Grignan. After visiting this enchanting Provencal town, go in search of the highly prized Black Diamond truffles with a farmer and his trustworthy canine companion. (B/L/D)

Enjoy a guided walking tour around the city of Vienne, or for those wishing to be more active, join a guided bike tour or hike. Continue to Lyon where you can discover the old town on a walking tour including the St Jean district. Alternatively, enjoy a tasting tour or a guided bike tour through the city. During the evening, enjoy a special illuminations cruise as you enter the city of Lyon. (B/L/D)

Join a guided tour through Macon, or venture to Cluny, known for its large abbey. Alternately, you can enjoy a guided bike tour to Berze-le-Chatel or join an excursion to the Royal Monastery of Brou.

Later in the day, sail to Tournus and enjoy a tasting of the region's famous white Maconnais wines, or opt for a bike ride from Macon to Tournus. (B/L/D)

Discover Tournus on a city tour or choose to visit the moated Chateau de Cormatin. As an alternative, venture to the medieval village of Brancion, or pedal through the charming town. Return to the ship and enjoy a scenic cruise towards Chalon-sur-Saone, or opt to cycle instead. (B/L/D)

Discover Chalon-sur-Saone on a city tour or choose an excursion in Beaune. Alternatively, visit the storybook Chateau de Couches.

Later in the day, treat your palate to a tasting of Chalonnaise wines. (B/L/D)

Bid farewell to France and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

APT's Luxury Fleet
APT's Luxury Fleet

Partnering with AmaWaterways, APT operate their own innovative award-winning fleet of floating boutique hotels. Read more

All-inclusive. All taken care of.
All-inclusive. All taken care of.

From the moment you depart to the moment you return, everything you need is included in the trip price you pay. Read more

Luxury Service
Luxury Service

An APT cruise or tour director is always present, while local experts join you along the way. Sit back and relax while APT take care of all the details. Read more

Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Choice

Personalise your journey to suit your interest and mix and match a wide selection of cultural, culinary, historical and active experiences. Read more

Signature Experiences
Signature Experiences

These are the stand-out moments. Carefully designed to help you experience Europe in far greater depth and normally unavailable to independent travellers. Read more

Live Fully
Live Fully

With every detail taken care of behind the scenes, you’re 100% free to be whoever you want to be. Every day is yours to design. Read more

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APT Europe (2024)

No matter how many times you’ve been, there’s always something new to discover in APT’s Europe. Whether you want to cruise the rivers, glide through landscapes by rail or coach, or get deeply immersed in art, culture, food and history in any number of amazing cities, APT is for you.

Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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