Cruise Overview

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste France’s sumptuous wines and local cuisines. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with Nice, the “Queen of the Riviera,” and with vibrant Paris, while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Rhône and Saône Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. See the sights with Local Guides in Arles, Avignon, and Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, and enjoy orientation walks in medieval Tournon and fascinating Beaune.

Jazz River Cruise Departures
Departure July 4, 2010 is offered as an exclusive Jazz River Cruise and includes special music features at no additional cost.

Cruise: Deluxe 7-night cruise from Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds Nice: Orientation walk of Old Town Arles: Welcome reception; Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes Viviers: Guided walk; visit Old Town and the cathedral Tournon: Orientation walk Lyon: Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill Beaune: Orientation walk; Hôtel Dieu Paris: Guided sightseeing Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Buffet breakfast (B) in Paris and Côte d'Azur; superb dining with all meals on board featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from France's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels Paris Le Méridien Montparnasse (SF) or Hilton Arc de Triomphe (SF), Cote d’Azur Boscolo Plaza, Nice (SF)