Extend Your Journey

Pre-trip Extension:
AVIGNON, LYON & PROVENCE

FROM $1499 PER PERSON - 6 DAYS, $249 PER DAY

Provence and the Rhône river valley offer a glimpse of an entirely different side of France, where vineyards produce some of the world's best wines, the fields and farms have given rise to a hearty cuisine celebrated by gourmands everywhere, and the quality of light has inspired countless works of art. This exceptional extension is highlighted by a specially arranged tasting of Chateauneuf-du–Pape wines, the "king of wines" produced on former papal estates along the Rhône. Join us, and centrally located hotels in Avignon and Lyon will be your base for discovering the secrets of these evocative cities, as you explore the serene countryside, stop to sip and sample the best of Provence, and discover one of Europe’s most enchanting regions.

Your Price Includes: 
  • 5 nights’ accommodations: 3 nights in Avignon at the First-Class Novotel Avignon Centre (or similar) and 2 nights in Lyon at the Moderate Deluxe Sofitel Lyon Bellecour (or similar)
  • 7 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner
  • 4 sightseeing tours
  • 4 Cultural Connections
  • Wine Activity: Enjoy a tasting of several classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines, paired with fine chocolates
  • All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted), including a high-speed train transfer from Lyon to Paris
  • The services of a Vantage City Host and regional experts

Call 1-866-786-2006 Option 1, Extension 7011 for more information...

Post-trip Extension:

PARIS, FRANCE

FROM $449 PER PERSON - 3 DAYS, $150 PER DAY

Enhance your discoveries of France in the best way possible — with three days in the timeless "City of Light," Paris. For this extension to your European river cruise, we’ve reserved your room at a lovely hotel steps away from the city’s elegant boulevards, cafes, and shopping boutiques. To get you in the proper French frame of mind, we've also arranged a tour of the charming Marais, one of Paris’ most historic neighborhoods. Other than that, you’re free to explore this world-class center of culture and history on your own. Who could resist?

Your Price Includes:
  • 2 nights’ accommodations at the Superior First-Class Crowne Plaza Republique (or similar) in Paris
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Walking tour of the historic Marais district
  • All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted)
  • The services of a City Host and regional experts

Call 1-866-786-2006 Option 1, Extension 7011 for more information...