I have personally sailed on a Uniworld River Cruise and I cannot express how delightful this experience is. The beauty of each city is indescribable. You’ll sail past quaint hilltop villages, lush vineyards and flower fields. You’ll visit Arles, made famous by Van Gogh; the medieval city of Avignon and Lyon, center of Roman-Gallo history. And, Uniworld will highlight the Cotes du Rhone area with wine tasting and a special food and wine pairing dinner onboard. The boat holds 132 guests; the accommodations are lovely and the relaxed atmosphere makes river cruising one of my favorite getaways.
Sharon Carr

To book this trip, call 1-800-648-4856 or 972-233-3300

DATES

April 3-11, 2010

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PRICE

  • $2299 + $400 tax = $2699 per person - Category 3
  • $2699 + $400 tax = $3099 per person – Category 2
  • $2999 + $400 tax = $3399 per person -- Category 1
  • $3499 + $400 tax = $3899 per person – Suite
    These prices reflect a savings of approximately $970-$1148 per person
    *Port charges, air taxes & fuel surcharges are subject to change. (Tickets are issued 35 days prior to departure and fuel surcharges & taxes are subject to increase until ticketed.
    To book cruise only – deduct $950 per person

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Round trip air from DFW to Marseille and Lyon to DFW
  • Round trip transfers
  • Cruise aboard the RIVER ROYALE
  • All meals onboard
  • Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks during dinner;
  • Bottled water in your stateroom, & 24 hr specialty coffees & teas
  • 6 guided shore excursions
  • State of the art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  • Complimentary use of bicycles
  • Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
  • Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
  • Onboard local entertainment
  • Signature lecture “Vincent van Gogh’s Troubled Destiny
  • Cruise Manager throughout your cruise

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Optional tours
  • Gratuities to shipboard personnel and guides

Please read the full set of terms and conditions before booking this trip.

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ITINERARY*

 DAY 1 USA – Marseille
Depart home to Marseille
DAY 2 Arrive Marseille
Upon arrival in Marseille airport, you will be transferred to the ship docked in Arles. (D)
DAY 3 Arles – Featured Excursion : Arles walking tour
Vincent Van Gogh found inspiration in the charming town of Arles, and you will too. Inspired by the unique Provencal light, he spent a period of intense and impassioned work under the bright sunny sky of Provence. In fact, he produced more than 300 paintings and drawings in 15 months, including Starry Night. During your walking tour, discover Van Gogh’s Arles as well as a fascinating wealth of Romanesque monuments, such as the Roman Amphitheater and Constantine’s Romand baths.
(BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4 Avignon – Featured Excursion: Avignon walking tour and Palace of the Popes
Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of history, culture, art, and life, and you’ll capture all of that on your walking tour of the “City of the Popes”. Your tour starts at the fortification walls and continues to Clocktower Square. In truly Provencal style, under the shadows of the sycamores, the colorful café terraces face the magnificent architecture of the City Hall, the Opera Theatre, and the classic mansions. Next, it’s on to Pope’s Palace Square for an inside view of the Maze of galleries, chambers, and chapels that make up the grand Palace of the Popes. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to enjoy this magical city.
(BB, L, D)
DAY 5 Viviers, Tournon – Featured Excursions; Viviers walking tour
Lovely Viviers, developed around its Romanesque cathedral, has retained much of its historic charm. Your tour in Viviers starts in Old Town with an introduction to the city. You’ll take the Rue Chevrerie to Porte Riquot, then climb Rue du Chateau to reach St. Vincent Cathedral where you’ll enjoy an organ concert. Finally, you’ll walk through the Medieval streets of this delightful town on your way back to the ship.
(BB, L. D)
DAY 6 Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage, Lyon – Featured Excursions: Winetasting and Tournon walking tour.
Nestled among famous vineyards, the twin cities of Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage provide the perfect setting for those who are true connoisseurs of wine. Celebrate the region by indulging in some Cotes due Rhone mid-valley wines. Then cross the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and visit Tournon and its historic castle.
(BB, L, D)
DAY 7 Lyon – Featured Excursion: Lyon city tour
Lyon, France’s second largest city after Paris, is the country’s lively and creative capital of gastronomy. Your tour starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, Lyon’s hallmark church, for a dramatic view of the town built at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. From the bus, you’ll view Terreaux Square, the Musee des Beaux-Arts, and the Opera House. During the afternoon, you’ll have leisure time to explore this city on your own.
(BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 8 Chalon sur Saone (Beaune) – Featured excursions: Beaune and Hospices de Beaune, open-air food market visit
Centered in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon is an important center for France’s wine trade. From here, you will journey to nearby Beaune to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital founded by the Chancellor of Beaune in 1443. Marvel at the multicolored roofs of this architectural jewel that has become one of the symbols of Burgundy, The Hospice monks were given some vineyards in the 15th century so they could make wine to auction in order to help support charities, and to this day, the tradition still continues.
(BB, L, D)
DAY 9 Depart Chalon sur Saone
Disembark the ship in Chalon sur Saone and transfer to Lyon for your return flight home, or extend your stay in Paris, the “City of Lights”.
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OPTIONAL TOURS

OPTIONAL TOUR OF PARIS - $999 per person double occ
No visit to France can be complete without a visit to the wonderful “City of Lights”. Your Parisian odyssey begins with panoramic overview of the French capital. Embark on your included city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. After a phot stop at the Eiffel Tower, continue on the Place Vendome, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens. And, of course, no stay in Paris is complete without spending time savoring the fine French cuisine at any number of bistros and tucked away cafes. Included in your stay: 3 nights at the superior first class Le Meridien Etoile (or similar) with breakfast daily, all transfers, expert local representative as host and a Paris city tour


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PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
  • A $1000 per person deposit is due with booking. Final payment is due Feb 1, 2010.
  • If cancelled before Nov 1, a $700 fee is assessed. If cancelled before Feb 1, a $1000 fee is assessed. If cancelled on or after Feb 1 – package is fully non-refundable
  • Insurance information will be provided. Please read the information carefully before sending payment to the insurance carrier.
  • A valid non-expired passport is required for travel.
  • Legal first and last names must be given as stated on passport. (No nicknames) Name changes may be made up to 35 days prior to departure for $100 per name.
  • Please understand that vendors are very strict with regard to cancellation. No exceptions can be made.

Please read the full set of terms and conditions before booking this trip.

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