b'River CruiseGermanyParisProvence & theFrance BeauneElegant Rhne Train deLyon SwitzerlandLArdche TournonItalyDiscover the timeless elegance of Frances Rhne 7 Sur Rhoneand Sane rivers, cruising in luxury while experiencingArles Avignon by Coach by Railthe breathtaking landscapes of southern France. by Ship 1 Nights by ShipLYON POPES PALACE TRAIN DE LARDCHEYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our ship in Lyon some local flavours with a pralineDay 6. Arles & the Camargue Delta Meeting at London St Pancras, wetasting. During lunch onboard, weOn a guided tour of the city that board the Eurostar to Paris where wecruise to Tournon-sur-Rhne, one ofinspired Van Gogh, we visit Arles change trains to the city of Lyon. Onthe most scenic parts of the river, withArenas and St Trophyme Cathedral. arrival we transfer to our luxuriousrolling hills and vineyards beneath theAfter lunch, choose between a trip into ship, the MS Amadeus Provence. Aftergaze of chteaux and stately homes. the beautiful Camargue Delta, home settling in, enjoy a welcome cocktailto wild horses and many bird species, and five-course dinner with drinks,Day 4. Le Train de lArdche including flamingos. Or drive to the before cruising to Chalon-sur-Sane. Scenery and steam train nostalgiaWorld Heritage site of Pont du Gard, lie ahead as we board the Train dea Roman aqueduct. During dinner we Day 2. The Burgundy wine region lArdche. Travelling through thecruise to Chteauneuf-du-Rhne.Sailing into Beaune this morning, deepsuperb Gorges du Doux region, the in the Burgundy wine region, we takerailway follows picturesque foothillsDay 7. The Ardche Gorgea guided tour of this medieval townand valleys as we reach areas onlyKnown as the Grand Canyon of and a tasting of some of the wines thataccessible by train. Back on board, weEurope, this region of snaking rivers make this town, and the Burgundycruise to the timeless city of Avignon. and deep gorges is a dramatic example region as a whole, so famous.of the natural world. We see some Afterwards, we cruise gently back Day 5. Avignon, the City of Popes of the most impressive sights in the to Lyon, where we moor overnight.Today is a walking tour of Avignon,gorge, including the Pont dArc. After the seat of the Pope in the 14thentrance to the Lavender Museum, Day 3. Gastronomic Lyon century. The citys white papal palaceswe begin sailing back to Lyon. We are The whole trip was Stepping ashore after breakfast,and cathedral are just some of theinvited to attend the captains gala we enjoy a guided tour of Lyon.highlights we see. We also enter themind-blowing and Ill dinner for our final night on the ship.The UNESCO-listed Old Town wasPopes Palace, admiring its interiorsnever forget the tigers.historically renowned for its silkand religious artefacts. You are free toDay 8. Homeward boundBrian, 2024weaving industries. However, Lyonexplore at your own pace until earlyDisembarking in Lyon, we rail to Paris, has reinvented itself as the capital ofevening, when we set sail for Arlesjoining the Eurostar to London St French gastronomy. We experienceduring dinner, mooring overnight. Pancras, where your holiday ends.52 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/LRR26'