b"TO/FROMChteauneuf-du-pape PARIS SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND FRANCEYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2 - London, Avignon and the Rhne Pont Du Gard 6 AvignonWe meet at our Departure Office at London St Pancras, and travel onGordesthe Eurostar to Avignon via Paris. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel for the next six nights before dinner at a local restaurant. We take a relaxingFRANCEcruise along the River Rhne on Day 2, enjoying lunch as we sail through picturesque scenery to Arles, once home to Vincent van Gogh. Boasting aArlesbeautifully preserved centre, the city has one of Europe's best collections of Roman ruins, including a mighty arena that would have seated aboutNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Boat20,000 people. We have free time to explore before returning to Avignon by rail. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSDays 3-4 - Discover AvignonSetting out on a guided walking tour of Avignon, we see the Pont St Enjoy a guided walking tour of Bnezet, the city's famous broken bridge and Palais des Papes - the seatAvignon, a beautiful and thriving of the Papacy for six successive Popes during the 14th century. On Day 4,centre of French culture.you're free to continue exploring. For wonderful views over the city, takeRelax on a tranquil cruise alonga walk up to the Rock of Domes, a beautiful hilltop garden set on a bluff.the River Rhne to Arles, soaking You could travel further afield by rail to Marseille, one of the jewels ofup picturesque scenery.France's Mediterranean coastline. Explore the most idylic villages ofDays 5-6 - Provence, the Pont du Gard and Chteauneuf-du-Pape Provence with visits to Isle sur La We travel by coach to the petit village of Saint Didier for a visit toSourgue and Gordes.Nougaterie Silvain, the home of local nougat production. Breathe in theVisit the Pont du Gard, ascent of honey and toasted almonds as we explore the manufacturingspectacular Roman aqueduct and workshop, learning about the history of this sweet treat before samplingone of France's most recognisable a selection for ourselves. We continue by coach to Isle sur-la-Sorgue,landmarks.known as the 'Venice of Provence' thanks to the canals which criss crossIndulge in a local wine tasting at the town. We sit down for lunch in a local restaurant before some free time. Later, we visit Gordes, a beautiful old village built on and aroundChteauneuf-du-Pape and sample an outcrop of rocky cliffs and crowned by its 12th-century castle. There'sdelicious nougat at the Nougaterie free time here to discover why Gordes is listed as one of 'Les Plus BeauxSilvain.Villages de France' - 'the Most Beautiful Villages in France', before weWHAT'S INCLUDED return to our hotel. A coach takes us to the stunning Pont du Gard onDay 6, a famous stone aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River Valley. Built in 19BC, this incredible structure is UNESCO-listed and is one ofUK Tour Manager throughoutthe greatest remaining glories of the Roman Empire. Next, we visit theFirst Class rail travel, Standard small town of Uzs, where there's time for lunch, before continuing toPremier Class on Eurostar Chteauneuf-du-Pape. One of the most famous red wine producingjourneysvillages in the world, we discover its incredible wine heritage with a visit to Vignobles Mayard for a presentation on local wines. There's chanceComplimentary luggage serviceto sample some of the region's celebrated Chteauneuf wine before we return to Avignon for dinner at a local restaurant. 6 nights' hotel accommodation10 meals including 6 breakfasts, 2 Day 7 - Avignon and London lunches and 2 dinnersWe leave Avignon and join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras,All tour excursions travelling via Paris.YOUR HOTEL Days 1-72021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Hotel de l'Horloge or 4-Star Novotel Avignon Centre, Avignon 4May81,495 Jun261,595 Sep251,495 151,545 Aug6, 71,545 Oct91,395Jun41,595 14, 211,5455, 12SOLD OUT Sep4, 111,595Tour Code: AVB| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 230 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 440. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 85Visit your local Travel Agent"