Lyons Travel Guides and Tours

Combine two exciting river cruises and get a taste of the variety that France has to offer—not only in scenery but in food and drink! The Seine river and the picturesque Normandy region, and the charming and historic cities along the Saône and Rhône Rivers. Apple cider and Calvados in the north, fine wines and cognac in the south. Apple trees in Normandy, vineyards in Provence. From the big city of Paris to the elegant Côte d’Azur. All this plus two overnights in the breathtaking Provence region are yours to discover on this comprehensive river cruise vacation.

Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saone, Arles, Lyon, Avignon, Vernon, Rouen, Provence Region Extension, Paris

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and taste the sumptuous wines of France and its local cuisine. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the "Queen of the Riviera," while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in Tournon and Beaune, and see the sights with Local Guides in Avignon, France's gastronomic capital of Lyon, and Arles. Disembark your river cruise ship in Arles and then travel into the heart of the Provence region for an additional three nights. Visit the medieval walled city of Aigues-Mortes, enjoy a guided tour of Nîmes, and spend time exploring elegant Aix-en-Provence before heading to the beautiful Côte d'Azur for the conclusion of this grand vacation.Wine River Cruise DeparturesDepartures on August 21 and October 30, 2010 are offered as exclusive Wine-Theme River Cruises, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River CruiseAdd a Monograms Independent VacationCombine Your River Cruise with a Monograms Independent Vacation

Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saone, Provence Region Extension, Paris, Arles, Avignon, Lyon

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste France’s sumptuous wines and local cuisine. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the “Queen of the Riviera,” while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in fascinating Beaune and medieval Tournon, and see the sights with Local Guides in Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, as well as in Avignon and Arles. Wine River Cruise DeparturesDepartures on August 21 and October 30, 2010 are offered as exclusive Wine-Theme River Cruises, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River CruiseAdd a Monograms Independent VacationCombine Your River Cruise with a Monograms Independent Vacation

Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saone, Paris, Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Nice

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! Your vacation begins in Nice on the stunning Cote d’Azur. Embark in Arles and sail north along the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers to discover charming cities along the way. Explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as fascinating Macon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saone, and Beaune. In Paris, begin your journey 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 Château 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!

Beaune, Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Nice, Vernon, Rouen, Paris

Avignon Pont du Gard Les Baux-de-Provence Arles Aix-en-Provence St. Tropez Nice Monaco Cannes Route Napoleon Lyon Dijon Paris Sightseeing Highlights Avignon: Pont du Gard: Les Baux-de-Provence: Arles: Aix-en-Provence: St. Tropez: Nice: Monaco†: Cannes: Route Napoleon: Lyon: Dijon: Paris: Dining Highlights 8 hot buffet breakfasts. 1 three-course dinner. Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Nice. ‘Be My Guest’ speciality dinner with wine in a provencal restaurant. Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris. 12 meals in total First Class Travel Highlights First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Paris and Arles. Cruise from St. Tropez to Ste. Maxime. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 10 (conditions apply) Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note: For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport: Gatwick Airport European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure. Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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! Your vacation begins in Nice on the stunning Cote d’Azur. Embark in Arles and sail north along the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers to discover charming cities along the way. Explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as fascinating Macon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saone, and Beaune. In Paris, begin your journey 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 Château 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!

Beaune, Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Nice, Vernon, Rouen, Paris