b"YOUR ITINERARY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESFRANCE AND THE NETHERLANDSAVIGNON, DAY 3Enjoy a guided walking tour of Days 1-2 - London, Avignon and the RhneWe meet at London St Pancras, travelling on the Eurostar to AvignonAvignon as well as a gourmet food via Paris. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel for the next six nightstour that reveals the city's foodie before dinner at a local restaurant. We take a relaxing cruisesecrets and includes delicious along the River Rhne on Day 2, enjoying lunch as we sail throughsamples of many local delicacies.picturesque scenery to Arles, once home to Vincent van Gogh.Relax on a tranquil cruise alongBoasting a beautifully preserved centre, the city has one of Europe'sthe River Rhne to Arles, soaking best collections of Roman ruins, including a mighty arena that wouldup picturesque scenery as you have seated about 20,000 people. Afterwards, there's free time toenjoy lunch.explore before we return to Avignon by rail. Explore the most idyllic villages ofDays 3-4 - Avignon and Provence Provence with visits to Isle-sur-la-Setting out on a guided walking tour of Avignon, we see the PontSorgue and Gordes.St Bnezet, the city's famous broken bridge, and the Palais desVisit the Pont du Gard, aPapes - the seat of the Papacy for six successive Popes during thespectacular Roman aqueduct and 14th century. On Day 4, we travel by coach to the petit village ofone of France's most recognisable Saint Didier to visit Nougaterie Silvain, the home of local nougatlandmarks.production. Breathe in the scent of honey and toasted almonds asIndulge in a local wine tasting at we tour the manufacturing workshop, learning about the history of this much-loved local sweet before sampling some ourselves. WeChteauneuf-du-Pape and taste continue to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, also known as the 'Venice of Provence'delicious nougat at the Nougaterie thanks to the canals which criss-cross the town, sitting down forSilvain.AVIGNON, THE RHNElunch before some free time. Later, we stop at Gordes, a beautifulTO/FROMold village built around an outcrop of rocky cliffs and crowned by its AND PROVENCE 12th-century castle. There's free time here to discover one of 'Les PlusChteauneuf-du-Pape PARISBeaux Villages de France', before we return to our hotel. 7 DAYS FROM 1,645 BY FIRST CLASS RAIL Days 5-6 - Avignon, the Pont du Gard and Chteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Du Gard 6 AvignonToday includes a delicious treat as we set out on a gourmet food tour. Telling the history of Avignon through its food, we wander A destination that's inspired artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, this region of Francethe city's lesser-known side streets to meet local producers beforeGordesoozes history, charm and culture. Staying in the delightful city of Avignon, wevisiting many of the different stalls at the renowned food market, LesFRANCEHalles. Here, we sample unusual delicacies such as papaline, a type explore Roman Provence, cruise along the Rhne and sample the regional flavoursof chocolate unique to Avignon. Day 6 takes us to the stunning Pont Arleswith a gourmet food tour and a wine tasting at Chteauneuf-du-Pape. du Gard, a famous stone aqueduct that crosses the Gardon RiverNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach BoatValley. Built in 19 BC, this incredible structure is UNESCO-listed and is one of the greatest remaining glories of the Roman Empire. Next, we visit the small town of Uzs, where there's time for lunch beforeWHAT'S INCLUDED we continue to Chteauneuf-du-Pape. One of the most celebratedred wine producing villages in the world, we uncover its incredible wine heritage with a visit to Vignobles Mayard for a presentation onUK Tour Manager throughoutGORDES, DAY 4 PONT DU GARD, DAY 6 local wines. There's chance to sample some of the region's acclaimed Chteauneuf wine before we return to Avignon for dinner at a localFirst Class rail travel, Standard restaurant. Premier Class on Eurostar journeysDay 7 - Avignon and London Complimentary luggage serviceWe leave Avignon and join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras,6 nights' hotel accommodationtravelling via Paris.10 meals including 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinnersAll tour excursions 2022 TOUR DATES Max 25 people YOUR HOTEL May7, 131,695 Jun24, 251,695 Sep3, 91,695 Days 1-714, 281,695 Aug5, 121,645 10, 241,695 Hotel de l'Horloge or Novotel Avignon Jun4, 11 181,695 20, 271,645 Oct81,645 Centre, Avignon4Tour Code: AVB| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 475. 62 FRANCE AND THE NETHERLANDS Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 63Visit your local Travel Agent"