Romantic Rhône and Seine – Wine Series
Board a luxury river cruise through the treasures of the Rhône and the sublime Seine river, all while hosted by your knowledgeable wine ambassador. Enjoy exclusive tastings and enjoy a wine pairing dinner in the Chef’s Table restaurant.
- DURATION 15 DAYS
- TYPE LUXURY RIVER CRUISE JOURNEY
- OPERATES 17 AUG 2017
- DEPARTS Arles
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Arrive Arles, Embark Ship
Be transferred to your river ship, where you will enjoy a Welcome Reception.(D)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 2 Arles
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Head to Les Baux-de-Provence for a tour of the castle ruins, then visit an olive mill and farm in Saint Rémy de Provence. Alternatively, embark on a tour taking you to the ancient Roman relics of Arles.
After your sightseeing, enjoy an afternoon at leisure before re-boarding the ship for dinner.(BLD)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 3 Avignon
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
After your guided tour, travel to the Pont du Gard, a spectacular 50-metre-high Roman aqueduct.
WINE EXPERIENCE
Alternatively, travel to nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting.
A guided tour of Avignon today takes you to the Palace of the Popes.(BLD)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 4 Viviers, Grignan
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Then, embark on a tour of Grignan Castle and enjoy a Cocktail Reception while sampling a delectable range of local produce.
In Viviers, head out with dogs in search of truffles, then enjoy a delicious tasting. Re-board your ship as you cruise towards Tournon and Tain-l’Hermitage.(BLD)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 5 Tournon,Vienne
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Today, visit Eden Park garden or ride the historic Ardèche Steam Train.
WINE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a wine tasting today on board your river ship.
Choose your preferred activity today.(BLD)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 6 Belleville, Beaujolais Region
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Perhaps visit the area known as The Dombes. You’ll visit a farm to taste local delights, then stop in the town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne where those who are feeling adventurous can sample the local specialty – frog legs.
WINE EXPERIENCE
Alternatively, enjoy some time at leisure in the village of Oingt, then partake in a delightful tasting at a family-owned winery.
Choose your preferred activity and enjoy a special dinner tonight.(BLD)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 7 Lyon
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Today, perhaps choose to tour Lyon followed by a visit to a silk workshop. Otherwise, embark on a culinary tour as you explore one of Lyon’s fresh food markets.
Today, choose your included sightseeing activity. (BLD)
Stay: an Aria River Ship
DAY 8 Lyon, Disembark Ship, Paris
Alight your ship in Lyon and board a train
to Paris. On arrival, enjoy a guided city tour, including the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Later, board you ship.(BD)
Stay:an Aria River Ship
DAY 9 Vernon, Giverny
signature experience
Dock in Vernon and enjoy an exclusive visit to Château de Bizy. Find yourself transported back to the 18th century as you explore the private home of descendants of Prince Jerome Napoleon. Wander the fountain gardens to uncover hidden meanings in certain flowers, then test your own senses with a guessing game of floral aromas. Finish with a glass of sparkling wine in this historic setting.
Travel to Giverny and visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens. Back on board, enjoy a Gala Dinner.(BLD)
Stay:an Aria River Ship
DAY 10 Caudebec-en-Caux
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Perhaps join a full day excursion to Normandy, tracing the events of D-Day – 6 June 1944. Alternatively, visit the beautiful Pays d’Auge region.
Arrive in the old fishing town of Caudebec-en-Caux.(BLD)
Stay:an Aria River Ship
DAY 11 Rouen, Honfleur
Alight in Rouen and travel to the pretty port town of Honfleur, set on the southern side of the Seine’s estuary, for a tour.(BLD)
Stay:an Aria River Ship
DAY 12 Rouen
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Visit the site of the Battle of the Somme or you may prefer to join a walking tour through Rouen. See Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was martyred.
Choose your included sightseeing activity.(BLD)
Stay:an Aria River Ship
DAY 13 Les Andelys
Stop at the town of Les Andelys.(BLD)
Stay:an Aria River Ship
DAY 14 Paris
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Tonight, enjoy a meal and a show at the famous Moulin Rouge. Delight in a once-in-a-lifetime night at the iconic Parisian cabaret.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Today, set out on a culinary walking tour, be guided through the Louvre, or visit charming Montmartre.
WINE EXPERIENCE
This afternoon, enjoy a champagne tasting at one of Paris’ chic wine cellars.
Experience an unforgettable day and evening in Paris.(BLD)
DAY 15 Disembark Ship, Depart Paris
Transfer to the airport for your flight.(B)