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Avalon Waterways 17 Day 2011 Grand France Cruise

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17 Day Grand France Paris to Cote d'Azur Cruise

Pricing from: Window $4,999 (including cruise and land)

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17 days incl. travel, or 16 days from Paris to Cote d'Azur

This fantastic vacation combines two exciting river cruises and showcases the variety that France has to offer-from its scenery to its food and drink! Embark in Paris, heading northwest along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Experience Vincent van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise, Claude Monet's stunning gardens at Giverny, Joan of Arc's Rouen, dramatic Chateau Gaillard at Les Andelys, and take an included excursion to the historic Normandy landing beaches or sample creamy camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy-delicacies for which northern France is famous! Heading south, discover charming cities along the Saone and Rhone Rivers, including fascinating Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, and Macon. Then, on to Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, Arles, and the stunning Cote d'Azur.

Available Departure Dates:
2011: Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16, 30, Jun 13, 27, Jul 11, 25, Aug 8, 22, Sep 5, 19, Oct 3, 17

Available Reverse Departure Dates:
2011: Apr 3, 17, May 1, 15, 29, Jun 12, 26, Jul 10, 24, Aug 7, 21, Sep 4, 18, Oct 2, 16

(Advertised fare based on a low season, inside cabin. Please call for a price quote.)

Day	Destination
1	Mon - Overnight Transatlantic Flight
2	Tue - Paris, France (Embarkation)
3	Paris, France
4	Thu - Paris-Conflans
5	Fri - Vernon
6	Sat - Rouen
7	Sun - Rouen
8	Mon - Les Andelys
9	Tue - Paris (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Chalon-sur-Saone (Embarkation)
10	Wed - Chalon-sur-Saone-Tournus-Macon
11	Thu - Beaujolais Region-Lyon
12	Fri - Lyon
13	Sat - Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage-Viviers
14	Sun - Avignon
15	Mon - Arles
16	Tue - Arles (Disembarkation)-Cote d'Azur
17	Wed - Cote d'Azur

Avalon 2011 Paris to Cote d'Azure Grand France Map

Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges:
$196

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Extra nights per person in Paris:
Departures April 4 - May 2 & July 11 - Aug 22: in single room $305, in twin room $165
Departures May 16 - June 27 & Sept 5 - Oct 17: in single room $350, in twin room $185
Departure Aug 22: in single room $480, in twin room $250

Extra nights per person in Cote d'Azur:
in single room $340, in twin room $178

Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in an outside Avalon Deluxe Stateroom on Indigo Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Queen), add per person:

Category / Decks / Price
B / Sapphire Deck / $998
A / Sapphire Deck / $1,098
P / Royal Deck / $1,298
Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $2,398

INCLUDED FEATURES

Cruise:
Deluxe 14-night cruise from Paris to Paris and Chalon-sur-Saone to Arles in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Paris:
Welcome reception; Guided sightseeing

Conflans:
Choice of guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or Chateau de Malmaison

Vernon:
Choice of guided excursion to Giverny or Bizy Castle

Rouen:
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Cathedral; choice of excursion to Normandy landing beaches or "A Taste of Normandy"

Les Andelys:
Orientation; Chateau Gaillard

Beaune:
Orientation walk; Hotel Dieu; Burgundy wine tasting

Chalon-sur-Saone:
Welcome reception; visit Nicephore Niepce Museum

Lyon:
Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourviere Hill

Tournon:
Orientation walk

Viviers:
Guided walk; visit the Old Town and the cathedral

Avignon:
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes

Arles:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater

Nice:
Orientation walk of Old Town

Notes:

In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Buffet breakfast (B) in Cote d'Azur; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class

Cote d'Azur Fairmont Monte Carlo (D)

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

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