RCI Travel Package Deal - Fabulously France

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Your Fabulously France Package

Fabulously France

Was AU$13,179 per person

AU$11,759 per person with Exchange

Duration: 22 Nights

Region: Europe

Provider: Avalon Waterways

Deal Code: PA1BEORV

1300 301 022

Deal Description

Beginning in Paris—“The City of Light”, you’ll then cruise to Caudebec and take an excursion to Normandy. Continue to Rouen for a walking tour of the village where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Astronomical Clock. Sail on to Les Andelys where you have plenty of choices, from a guided tour to a hike experience or a visit to Lyons-la-Forêt. In Vernon enjoy a food walking tour or experience the city by bike. Next, cruise to Conflans—home of Van Gogh and Bonaparte, to see both provincial inspirations for the artist’s paintings, and grand opulence of the emperor’s home or learn how to prepare a Chantilly cream. Returning to Paris, discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or explore the city by bike or enjoy a walking food tour. You’ll long reflect on this remarkable cruise on the Seine River, with panoramic views and the remembrances of history, heroes, and artists brought to life.

Journey through France and Switzerland by rail before a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux with its lively cafés and monuments and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, you’ll find the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest gothic fortress in the world. On the Rhône River sits Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre.

Your Holiday Package Includes:

8 Night Active & Discovery On The Seine cruise onboard the Avalon Tapestry II, Paris return
21 Meals, select sightseeing, Wi-Fi onboard the ship plus more
2 Nights accommodation in Dijon, France including breakfast daily
2 Nights accommodation in Basel, Switzerland including breakfast daily
3 Nights accommodation in Zurich, Switzerland
Lucerne & Engelberg Traditional Swiss Alpine Villages Day Tour
Eurail Pass 2nd Class
7 Night Burgundy & Provence cruise onboard the Avalon Petry II, St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis du Rhone
20 Meals, select sightseeing, Wi-Fi onboard the ship plus more
Port charges & prepaid gratuities onboard your cruise

Active & Discovery On the Siene
Day	Destination	Description
1	Paris	Your free to explore the world's most romantic city. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and cafe au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.
2	Paris	Enjoy free time in Paris, before a transfer to Le Havre to board your cruise on the Seine. Enjoy dinner on board.
3	Le Harve	20th Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy. ACTIVE - Explore the city like a local: by bicycle. Cycle up to the quartier Saint Francois. OR: DISCOVERY - Travel to FECAMP to visit the Palais Benedectine where the world famous Benedectine liquor is made. Enjoy a short Self-Guided Tour followed by a cocktail workshop focused around the famous liquor. OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour to Le Havre and discover the modern architecture of its city centre, rebuilt by Auguste Perret and part of the World Heritage of Humanity. This afternoon, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.
4	Caudebec excursion to Normandy	Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. ACTIVE - Enjoy a bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host. OR: DISCOVERY - Join "A Taste of Normandy" Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados apple brandy at a local distillery. OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery. OR: CLASSIC - Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach centre, and the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship while sailing to Rouen.
5	Rouen	The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. ACTIVE - Spend a day kayaking. Join an expert guide and paddle your way through areas accessible only by water. OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen-home of the martyred Saint Joan of Arc-and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. In the afternoon, explore the city on your own or join one of our Optional Excursions. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
6	Les Andelys	Serenity on the Seine's Most Beautiful Riverbends. ACTIVE - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chateau Gaillard-historic home of King Richard the Lionheart and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture. OR: DISCOVERY - Visit one of the 'most beautiful villages of France' situated in a forested setting in Normandy. Afterwards discover the legends of the haunted Abbey de Mortemere and the fountain of singles. OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys-one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit the Saint Sauveur's Church of Le Petit Andely. DISCOVERY - While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crepes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration. Vernon: Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour ACTIVE - Enjoy a scenic Bike Tour to the picturesque Giverny. OR: DISCOVERY - Enjoy and learn all about the Normandy cheese trail and traditional French pastries during this Guided Walking Tour. OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet's charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces.
7	Conflans	Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. ACTIVE - This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Chateau de Maisons-Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack. OR: DISCOVERY - Travel to the Chantilly Castle on your own where the experts of the Confrerie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de creme Chantilly will show you how to prepare your own Chantilly cream. OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, who lived, worked, and is buried here. See the landscapes and village scenes captured in his paintings. OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided tour of the opulent Chateau de Malmaison-home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. Alternatively visit the house-museum of famous French composer Debussy and head to the residence of the author Alexandre Dumas, the Chateau de Monte-Cristo. This afternoon, cruise to Paris and enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
8	Paris	Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases-The City of Lights Truly Shines. ACTIVE - Hop on a bike to explore Paris like a local. Coast along the banks of the Seine, and go where the Parisians, young and old, come out to play. OR: DISCOVERY - Immerse yourself on our Food and Cultural Tour of Paris where you will find out why the French food and culinary tradition has been even added to the UNESCO heritage list. OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing which will show you magnificent must-see sights. This afternoon, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available. Alternatively, stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank.
9	Paris	Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

Burgundy & Provence
Day	Destination	Description
1	St. Jean De Losne	Welcome to France. Flights into Lyon must arrive by Noon to be on board the ship by 5 pm.
2	Macon	Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Macon along the majestic Saone River. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. DISCOVERY - Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
3	Lyon	La Vie En Rose in Lyon Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. ACTIVE - Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourviere Hill with its numerous churches. You'll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafes, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux. DISCOVERY - Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship. Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
4	Lyon	Adventures in Food and Wine. DISCOVERY - Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals.
5	Tournon	A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. CLASSIC - Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon-one of France's oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. CLASSIC - Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You'll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
6	Avignon	The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. CLASSIC - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon-with its ramparts encircling the city-and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes. Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for art and culture, theatre, and museums. Witness the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
7	Arles	Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. ACTIVE - Nordic walking in Arles with your Adventure Host. OR: DISCOVERY - Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You'll create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist. OR: CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles-the captivating city of the Provence region. You'll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrieres de Lumieres, a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d'Enfer. Stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine.
8	Port St Louis	Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

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Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on a Category E cabin category. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 1 December 2021 and can be withdrawn without notice. Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated. Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Air credit is applicable on airline of choice, subject to availability and subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions. Visas are not included. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.