b'River CruiseTo/FromGermanyMont Blanc ExpressParis London SwitzerlandFrance Beaune& Rhne Cruise Chalon Sue Sane 7 3 MONTREAUXMcon MartignyLyon ChamonixTrain deTournon LArdche S ItalyTuoru Rrnhon eShuart Rehauonneeuf CDiscover Swiss gems from our base in a luxurious five- Du Rhonestar hotel in Montreux, before discovering the historyArles Avignon by Coach by Railand renowned wines of Provence on a 7-night cruise. by Ship 1 Nights by ShipCHTEAU DE CHILLON WINE TASTING MONTREUXYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Welcome to Lake Geneva Day 4. To Lyon and our ship Day 8. Avignon, City of the PopesAt London St Pancras we board theTravelling by rail via Geneva, weSightseeing in Avignon includes the Eurostar to Paris then change trainsreach Lyon, where we board ourPalais des Papes and other highlights for a journey by rail to the shores ofship. Relaxing with a welcome drinkof the citys historic centre. Following Lake Geneva in Switzerland. On arrivalon deck, we have our first dinner onlunch, you can explore at your own in the picturesque town of Montreux,board before setting sail for Beaune. pace. Tonight, we set sail for Arles.we check in to our luxurious hotel in a beautiful setting, staying three nights.Day 5. Burgundy wine tasting Day 9. Camargue or Pont du Gard Mooring at Chalon-sur-Sane, weAfter a guided tour of Arles, which Day 2. Chteau de Chillontravel by coach to medieval Beaune ininspired many of Vincent Van Goghs After a relaxed morning, we visit thethe heart of Burgundys wine region.paintings including Caf Terrace at Chteau de Chillon on Lake GenevaWe discover the sights on a guidedNight, you can cruise into the beautiful for a tour. This 13th-century chteautour and taste some of the regionsCamargue Delta, home to pink was once the residence of the Countsfamous wines before cruising to Lyon. flamingos and wild horses. Or, visit the of Savoy. We then board a boat for aiconic Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman scenic cruise across Lake Geneva toDay 6. Touring gastronomic Lyon aqueduct and World Heritage site.our hotel, before an evening at leisure. Enjoy a tour of Lyons World Heritage Old Town, with its charming buildingsDay 10. The Ardche GorgeDay 3. The Mont Blanc Expressand typical French shops. Then, cruiseToday we travel into the Ardche From Martigny, we join the Mont Blancto Tournon-sur-Rhne passing scenicGorge. Known as Europes Grand Express up to Chamonix in France,hills, vineyards and chteaux enroute. Canyon, this is an area of breathtaking The whole trip was passing lush vineyards, idyllic valleysgorges, emerald rivers and forests. and sparkling snow-capped peaksDay 7. Le Train de lArdchemind-blowing and Ill Sailing to Lyon, we enjoy a gala dinner.to the Trient Gorge. Approaching theAboard a historic steam train, Le Trainnever forget the tigers.Chamonix Valley, we view glaciers andde lArdche, we take a panoramicDay 11. Homeward boundBrian, 2024Mont Blanc before time to enjoy lunchjourney into the Gorges du Doux.We travel by rail to Paris and join the in Chamonix followed by an afternoonLater, we continue sailing to theEurostar back to London St Pancras, to explore this popular mountain town. Roman city of Avignon in Provence. where your cruise holiday ends.80 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/FMR26'