European river cruise

Scenic - Enchanting Rhône with Monte Carlo & Paris

14 Day Enchanting Rhône with Monte Carlo & Paris

Enchanting Rhône with Monte Carlo & Paris

Days: 14

From: Nice to Paris

Countries Visited: France

Code: pfcm

Code_ERC: pfcm-1

( Brochure Price: $ 11,030 pp )

Our Price: $10,479 pp

Itinerary


1. Welcome
Start your holiday with a welcome reception at your luxurious seafront hotel in Monte Carlo.

2. Monte Carlo > Nice > Monte Carlo
Tour Monte Carlo and visit the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, then explore the charming city of Nice. This evening, enjoy exquisite French cuisine in an unforgettable setting. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

3. Monte Carlo
Make the most of your free day in this beautiful Mediterranean city. Your Tour Director will be on hand to help you plan it. Meals included: Breakfast

4. Monte Carlo > Tarascon
Cross the beautiful French Riviera region to Tarascon, where you’ll be welcomed on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Tonight you can look forward to a rousing welcome reception. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

5. Tarascon > Avignon
Tarascon has a distinctly medieval character and an impressive castle. Freechoice Visit Les Baux, and drop into a local olive farm, or explore Saint-Rémy and the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery. Alternatively, visit the Arles Arena on your tour of this once thriving Roman city. Back on board, perhaps join a culinary lesson in Scenic Culinaire during your cruise into beautiful Avignon. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Avignon
Freechoice Shop with a chef at the local market before cooking up a storm in Scenic Culinaire, or explore Avignon’s architectural wonder, the Popes’ Palace. Alternatively, take an excursion to Uzès and Pont du Gard, the impressive Roman aqueduct. This afternoon take some time to explore on your own. Enrich After the doors close to the general public at Avignon’s prestigious Popes’ Palace, you’re invited for an exclusive concert where virtuoso musicians perform Mozart, Bach and Vivaldi. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. Viviers > Tournon
Enjoy a walking tour of Viviers and visit the imposing Cathedral of Viviers. While cruising to Tournon this afternoon, perhaps join a class in Scenic Culinaire. Sundowners Relax with a beverage on the terrace of the Castle of Tournon. Local guitarists will perform an acoustic set for your exclusive benefit. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8. Vienne > Lyon
Freechoice Take a walking tour of Vienne including a visit to the Roman amphitheatre and uncover the history of this quaint riverside town, once conquered by Julius Caesar. Alternatively, join your local guide for a cycling tour. Back on board, perhaps take a masterclass in French cuisine in Scenic Culinaire, or simply relax and view the beautiful vistas as you cruise to Lyon. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9. Lyon
Awake today in Lyon, the gastronomic heart of France. Freechoice Walk Lyon’s hidden traboules, and visit Notre Dame Basilica with fabulous views of the city. Alternatively, walk the cobblestone paths in the medieval hilltop town of Pérouges, or join a guided bike ride to Lyon’s Botanical Gardens and Zoo. Scenic Culinaire is available this afternoon. Learn how to cook a regional delicacy on board with our local experts. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

10. Mâcon > Chalon-sur-Saône
Freechoice Travel to the ‘Golden Stone’ region of Beaujolais, where you’ll enjoy a tasting of the region’s delicious wines. Alternatively, explore charming Cluny, built around the great Benedictine Abbey. Perhaps join a lesson in Scenic Culinaire or simply soak in the landscapes of the famous Burgundy region, straddling the shores of the Saône River as you spend a leisurely afternoon cruising to Chalon-sur-Saône. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

11. Chalon-sur-Saône > Paris
After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Île-de-France region to Paris where you’ll be staying in one of the city’s luxury hotels. Meals included: Breakfast

12. Paris
Freechoice Take a sightseeing tour of Paris, or visit the Louvre Museum. Alternatively, take a walking tour with a Parisian. Meals included: Breakfast

13. Paris
Enjoy a day at leisure in Paris. Freechoice Dining Dine at the world-famous Lido, or at restaurant 58 Tour Eiffel in the Eiffel Tower. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

14. Paris
After breakfast it’s time to bid a fond adieu and transfer to Paris airport. Meals included: Breakfast

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Cruise Highlights

From the sparkling Riviera to the city of light. Monte Carlo is a city that has always seized the imagination. With its defining sense of style and exuberant lifestyle it offers a glimpse into how the other half lives.. Monte Carlo’s Prince’s Palace, glittering casino and seaside promenade capture the charismatic charms of this lively city perfectly, and you’ll have ample opportunity to explore these and other magnificent landmarks. From there, you’ll travel to the Roman town of Tarascon to board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship for your cruise along the Rhône and Saône rivers over eight glorious days. Drift through a land of resplendent châteaux and awe-inspiring cathedrals before arriving in Paris, the ‘city of light’.