b"YOUR ITINERARY7 DAYSFROM FRANCEDay 1 - London and Avignon 1,595At London St Pancras we travel by Eurostar to Avignon via Paris. On2023 DEPARTURES IN:arrival, we transfer to our hotel before dinner at a local restaurant.MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, Day 2Rhne cruise to Arles SEP, OCTWe take a relaxing cruise along the river Rhne, enjoying lunch as we sail past vineyards and historic houses to Arles. First inhabited by theUNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Celts, Arles' diverse past is revealed in a rich variety of architecture. With a beautifully preserved centre, the city has one of Europe's bestEnjoy a guided walking tour of collections of Roman ruins, including the UNESCO-listed arena thatAvignon, and a gourmet food tour, would have once seated about 20,000 people. There's free time totasting local delicacies.explore the city, including the Van Gogh Foundation before we return to Avignon by rail. Take a tranquil cruise along the River Rhne to Arles, soaking up Day 3 - Avignonpicturesque scenery over lunch.On a guided walking tour of Avignon, we see the Pont St Bnezet, theExplore the most idyllic villages city's famous broken bridge. All but four of its arches were washedof Provence including Isle-sur-la-away by a devastating fl ood in \x14\x19\x19\x1b, and today the surviving archesSorgue and Gordes.have become a symbol of the city. We also stop by the Palais des Papes, the Palace of the Popes, the seat of the Papacy during the 14thVisit the Pont du Gard - a century. You have an afternoon at leisure. Stroll through the city'sspectacular Roman aqueduct.broad, tree-lined avenues and into an intriguing network of passages which connect beautiful open squares and pretty churches. Indulge in a wine tasting at Day 4The villages of ProvenceChteauneuf-du-Pape & sample We travel by coach to the petit village of Saint Didier to visit Nougaterienougat at the Nougaterie Silvain.Silvain, the home of local nougat production. Breathe in the scent ofWHAT'S INCLUDED honey and toasted almonds as we tour the manufacturing workshop,learning about the history of this much-loved local sweet before sampling some ourselves. We continue to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, alsoThe expertise of a UK Tour known as the 'Venice of Provence' thanks to the canals which criss- Manager from start to fi nishcross the town, where theres free time. Later, we stop at Gordes,First Class Rail and all transfers,a beautiful old village built around an outcrop of rocNy cli s andEurostar Standard Premiercrowned by its 12th-century castle. Here, youre free to discover one of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' before we return to our hotel. Complimentary luggage serviceDay 5Theavours of Avignon 6 nights' 4-Star accommodationWe set out on a gourmet tour that tells the history of Avignon through9 meals including 6 breakfasts, its food. Wandering the city's lesser-known side streets with our1 lunch and 2 dinnersknowledgeable guide, we meet local producers before visiting manyAll tour excursionsof the di erent stalls at the citys renowned food marNet, /es +alles. Here, we sample unusual delicacies such as papaline - a type of chocolate unique to Avignon - and other regional specialties that will TO/FROMexcite your taste buds and inspire your home cooking.Chteauneuf-du-Pape PARISDay 6The Pont du Gard and Chteauneuf-du-PapeWe make our way to the stunning Pont du Gard, a famous stonePont Du Gardaqueduct that crosses the Gardon River Valley. Built in 19 BC,6 Avignonthis incredible structure is UNESCO-listed and one of the greatest remaining glories of the Roman Empire. Continuing to the smallGordestown of Uzs, there's time for lunch before we make our way toFRANCEChteauneuf-du-Pape. One of the most celebrated red wine producing villages in the world, we uncover its incredible wine heritage with a visit to Vignobles Mayard for a presentation on local wines. There's time toArlessample some of the region's acclaimed Chteauneuf wine before weNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Boatreturn to Avignon for dinner at a local restaurant.Tour Code: AVB|per person based on 2 Day 7Avignon and London sharing. Deposit from 250 per person. We leave Avignon after breakfast and join the Eurostar service toSupplement for solo travellers from 495.London St Pancras, travelling via Paris. For the latest guidance on entry requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 99"