Tour Burgundy & Provence (2024) (Lyon To Arles, 2024) (6 Destinat

Guide

6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Transport

S.S. Catherine

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the striking S.S. Catherine Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

Others

1 country: France 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Captivating onboard local entertainment Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines) Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour Excursions included: - Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices - Village Day: Ardèches - Arles Walking Tour Additional excursions to choose from: - Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit - Silk Weavers Walking Tour - Let’s Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour - Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting - Let’s Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting - Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes - Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Excursions not included: - Château de Rully Wine Tasting & Lunch €149 EUR EUR - Premium Wine Tasting on the Hermitage Hill €199 EUR EUR - Truffle Farm & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tasting €99 EUR EUR - Collector’s Island €29 EUR EUR - Cooking Lesson at La Mirande €229 EUR EUR - Let’s Go: Kayak Ride on the Gardon River €59 EUR EUR - Olive Farm Visit and Immersive Art Experience €89 EUR EUR

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Lyon (Embark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Lyon (Embark)

Arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 Day 2: Lyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lyon

Ancient Lyon is a city of tantalizing contrasts, from Roman roots to stunning modern architecture and plenty of Renaissance flair in between. There’s much to explore here, from the city’s bike paths to the silk weavers’ secret passageways. While you’re in town, you might like to have lunch on your own at one of the many traditional bouchons that proliferate in the epicenter of French gastronomy.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit
- Silk Weavers Walking Tour
- Let’s Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Mâcon (Beaune)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mâcon (Beaune)

The pace of life is decidedly more relaxed in Burgundy, where endless rows of grapes hang heavy on the vine. The capital of the region’s wine trade, Beaune is renowned for its history, beauty, and highly prized wine, as well as its medieval-era hospital—the Hospices de Beaune.

Excursions included:
- Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices

Excursions not included:
- Château de Rully Wine Tasting & Lunch €149 EUR EUR
Day 4 Day 4: Tain-L’Hermitage (Tournon)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tain-L’Hermitage (Tournon)

If you love fine wine, you’ll love the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage. Tournon may be a small town, but stirring events took place here: A castle was raised on the hilltop in the 10th century to protect the region, and new fortifications were added over the centuries, including two “new” towers built to defend against Protestant attacks in the 16th century. You’ll see the handsome houses constructed by wealthy merchants and garrison officers when you walk through the Rue de Doux area, and you’ll pass the 14th-century church and the oldest secondary school in France.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting
- Let’s Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting

Excursions not included:
- Premium Wine Tasting on the Hermitage Hill €199 EUR EUR
Day 5 Day 5: Viviers
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Viviers

An enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, Viviers has a long and storied past that goes back more than 1,600 years—and a splendid architectural heritage to match. At one time, Viviers was divided along religious lines—the clergy lived in the upper part of the town, the laity in the lower part. Your exploration of the town will take you through both parts, as you begin at the crest and make your way to the riverbank.

Excursions included:
- Village Day: Ardèches

Excursions not included:
- Truffle Farm & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tasting €99 EUR EUR
Day 6 Day 6: Avignon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Avignon

The walled city of Avignon is one of the most fascinating towns in southern France, with a host of historic gems to explore—including the fortress residence of rebellious popes who broke from Rome and once lived and ruled here. You’ll see the Palace of the Popes and much more today, or have the chance to visit a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes
- Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit

Excursions not included:
- Collector’s Island €29 EUR EUR
- Cooking Lesson at La Mirande €229 EUR EUR
- Let’s Go: Kayak Ride on the Gardon River €59 EUR EUR
Day 7 Day 7: Arles
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Arles

Explore a sun-drenched Provençal town today with an allure all its own. Known for its remarkable Roman ruins, Arles so inspired Van Gogh that he painted some 200 paintings there. Arles has existed since the sixth century BC, when the ancient Greeks founded it and named it Theline. It was here that the Romans built their first bridge across the Rhône River, creating a vital overland route between Italy and Spain.

Excursions included:
- Arles Walking Tour

Excursions not included:
- Olive Farm Visit and Immersive Art Experience €89 EUR EUR
Day 8 Day 8: Arles (Disembark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Arles (Disembark)

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Marseille Airport for your flight home.

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Burgundy & Provence (2024) (Lyon To Arles, 2024) (6 Destinat

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Itinerary of your trip Burgundy & Provence (2024) (Lyon To Arles, 2024) (6 Destinat

Day 1: Lyon (Embark)

Day 2: Lyon

Day 3: Mâcon (Beaune)

Day 4: Tain-L’Hermitage (Tournon)

Day 5: Viviers

Day 6: Avignon

Day 7: Arles

Day 8: Arles (Disembark)

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