South of France and Provence River Cruise

South of France and
Provence River Cruise
featuring the Rhône and Saône Rivers
– all shore excursions included –
South of France and
Provence River Cruise
Overnight
2 Paris
7
Cruise Overnights
Start City
End City
Visit
Tour Route
FRANCE
Saône River
featuring the Rhône and Saône Rivers
Cruise Route
Train Route
11 Day River Cruise Holiday • 23 Meals
Chalon sur Saône
Macon
Valley of
the Ardèche
Pont du Gard
Lyon
Avignon and the Palace of the Popes
7
Rhône River
Viviers
THE MAYFLOWER WAY
✔ Seven nights accommodation aboard our exclusively chartered river vessel, the MS Bellefleur
✔ After boarding, unpack just once in your river view stateroom with a window for excellent
viewing of the scenery along the rivers
Avignon
✔ All meals included onboard featuring a variety of international and local cuisine
✔ Complimentary regional wine is served with all onboard dinners
✔ Included shore excursions escorted by local English-speaking guides throughout the tour
✔ Spacious public areas onboard the ship with large windows, perfect for viewing the scenery
Arles
along the Rhône and Saône Rivers
2015 DEPART USA
October 1
PER PERSON TWIN
SINGLE ROOM ADD
SEINE
DECK
SAÔNE
DECK †
RHÔNE
DECK †
$3,299
$2,144
$3,699
$2,404
$3,899
$2,534
✔ Evening events and Insights onboard
✔ Enhanced touring experience with the use of audio headphones on all shore excursions
✔ Two nights hotel accommodations included in Paris, ‘City of Light’
✔ Complimentary WiFi on the ship
Including
2 Nights in
Paris
Local INSIGHTS
CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days Two through Eight – aboard the MS Bellefleur
Days Nine and Ten – Le Méridien Etoile or similar, Paris, France
All staterooms are river view with private bathroom and shower, hair dryer, radio, television,
individually controlled heating and air conditioning, safe and telephone.
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Insightful presentation on the history of the rivers
Two wine tasting sessions in local venues
Culinary demonstration by the ship’s chef
Local entertainment presented onboard
Insightful presentation on Gastronomy in Lyon
† Staterooms on this deck and suites feature large picture windows
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to
Lyon, France and from Paris, France.
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Seven nights accommodations aboard the MS Bellefleur
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises
This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip.
The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to
departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury,
emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air
tickets were purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage.
2015 Departure Date:
October 1
Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP)
• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount
• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour
• No refund on unused portions of the tour
Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.
revised 06-23-2014
DAY BY DAY
• 23 meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners)
• All shore excursions included
• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided
by Mayflower
• International Cruise Director and Mayflower Tours
expert staff onboard, plus local English-speaking
guides for shore excursions
• $55 in Mayflower Money
MS Bellefleur
DAY ONE Overnight transatlantic flight to Lyon,
France
The 146-passenger fully air-conditioned MS Bellefleur is the perfect place to relax and
unwind as you explore the waterways of France. Warm colors throughout the ship welcome
you aboard and enhance the inviting atmosphere. An attentive onboard staff takes care of
your needs to ensure your comfort and enjoyment during the voyage.
DAY TWO Arrive in Lyon and transfer to the MS
Bellefleur, your home for the next seven nights •
Afternoon at leisure in Lyon • Welcome reception and
dinner onboard • Ship departs for Macon, France
DAY THREE Breakfast, lunch, afternoon pastries and
dinner onboard • Ship arrives in Macon, France •
Included excursion to the Beaujolais area of France •
Ship departs Macon this evening
DAY FOUR Breakfast, lunch, afternoon pastries and
dinner onboard • Ship arrives in Chalon sur Saône,
France • Experience Beaune and the Burgundy area
during the included excursion • Discover medieval
Cormatin on an included afternoon excursion • Ship
departs this afternoon
DAY FIVE Breakfast, lunch, afternoon pastries and
dinner onboard • Arrive Lyon, France early this morning • Enjoy an included city tour of Lyon • Ship
departs for Avignon late this afternoon
DAY SIX Breakfast, lunch, afternoon pastries and dinner onboard • Arrive Avignon, France • Discover the
city during an included walking tour and explore the
Palace of the Popes • Ship remains docked in Avignon
overnight
DAY SEVEN Breakfast, lunch, afternoon pastries and
dinner onboard • Depart on an included excursion to
the Pont du Gard • Ship departs for Arles, France •
Included walking tour of Arles upon arrival • Ship
departs for Viviers, France, this evening
DAY EIGHT Breakfast, lunch, afternoon pastries and
dinner onboard • Ship arrives Viviers this morning •
Depart the ship for an included excursion to the Valley
of the Ardèche • Ship sails for Lyon
DAY NINE Breakfast onboard • Ship arrives Lyon
this morning • Disembark the ship and transfer by high
speed train to Paris • Panoramic city tour of Paris upon
arrival • Overnight accommodation in Paris • Dinner
in Paris
DAY TEN Breakfast at the hotel • A day at leisure to
explore Paris on your own • Overnight accommodation
in Paris
DAY ELEVEN Breakfast at the hotel • Transfer to the
Charles de Gaulle Airport for flight home • Or extend
your stay with our optional four-day excursion to
Normandy
Itinerary is subject to change due to conditions on the river
Lyon, home port for your river cruise
Welcome aboard the Rhône and Saône
French Rivers Cruise
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and lovely towns
along the Rhône and Saône Rivers on a leisurely cruise through the wine country of France.
All meals and excursions are included onboard
as you explore these rivers from the comfort of
your river vessel, the MS Bellefleur.
Lyon
Bordered by the Rhône River on the East and
the Saône River on the West, Lyon is the
embarkation and disembarkation port for your
river cruise. Known for its historical and
architectural landmarks, you’ll see the highlights and the city centre with its elegant
squares and ancient buildings during the guided tour. The old quarter along the bank of the
Saône is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Macon
Set in the lovely countryside on the western
bank of the Saône River, Macon is the southernmost city of the Burgundy region. Discover
the beauty of the area on a tour that takes you
past the scenic landscape of castles and vineyards as you drive along the wine trail of the
Beaujolais. The wine tasting session is sure to
be a highlight of the tour!
Chalon Sur Saône
Located on the Saône River in the south of the
Burgundy region of France this port was once
a distribution point for the local wines which
were sent up and down the river. Today’s tour
takes you into the ancient walled city of
Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where
you’ll take a trip through the history of viniculture and enjoy a local wine tasting. Visit the
Hotel-Dieu, a former charitable almshouse
founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor
of Burgundy, as a hospital for the poor and
Explore the Burgundy region of France
needy. The original hospital building is one of
the finest examples of 15th-century French
architecture. An afternoon tour takes you to the
medieval village of Cormatin with a visit to the
magnificent Château of Cormatin.
Avignon
Situated on the left bank of the Rhône River,
Avignon is one of the few French cities to have
preserved its ramparts, historic centre, churches
and other buildings. Classified as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, the city is well known for
the imposing Palace of the Popes. On the walking tour of the city you’ll see the medieval ruins
and walls as well as learn about Avignon’s relationship with the Papacy during your visit to the
Palace of the Popes. While the ship remains
docked in Avignon overnight you’ll have time to
stroll through the narrow streets and squares of
the historic quarter. The perfectly preserved
Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, will be seen
during another included excursion. One of the
architectural masterpieces of the ancient world,
this aqueduct supplied water to vast tracts of the
Roman provinces in southern France.
Viviers Region
Viviers is the starting point for your touring
expedition to the Ardèche Gorge, one of
France’s most interesting geographical features.
Almost 100 feet deep in some places, it was created over several millennia by the sheer force of
water flowing through the limestone.
As your coach follows the path of the river and
meanders through the gorge you’ll see an icon of
this region: the famous Pont d’Arc – a natural
stone bridge standing almost 100 feet high that
was carved out by the Ardèche River. Be sure to
have your camera ready! As your river voyage
comes to end, journey to Paris via TGV highspeed train for touring and two nights hotel
accommodations.
SEINE DECK
Pont d’Arc
Paris
Your journey concludes with a two-night stay in
Paris, the magnificent ‘City of Light’. Located in
the heart of the Íle-de-France region, along the
banks of the Seine River, it’s the perfect place to
end your holiday in France. On an included
panoramic tour of this capital city you’ll see
such famous sites and landmarks as the Louvre,
Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, the trendy district of Le Marais on the Right Bank, Place de la
Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe,
Place de la Bastille, the Trocadéro and the pièce
de rèsistance….the Eiffel Tower. Free time will
also be available for you to explore this amazing
city on your own before bidding a fond ‘au
revoir’ to Paris!
SAÔNE DECK
RHÔNE DECK
Lounge
Reception
Shop
Promenade
Panorama-Lounge Bar
Built: 2001 Speed: 15 mph Staterooms: 74 Length: 415 ft. Crew: 40
Deluxe cabins (151 sq. ft.) Rhône and Saône Decks
✔ Panoramic Windows
✔ All staterooms have two twin beds (can be separated), TV, Telephone, Safe,
Hairdryer, air conditioning and private bath with shower.
Standard cabins (118 sq. ft): Seine Deck
✔ Small picture window (does not open)
✔ All staterooms have Pullman sofa bed (can be separated), TV, Telephone, Safe,
Hairdryer, air conditioning and private bath with shower.
Public Areas
Discover More with
an Optional Excursion to
NORMANDY
3 Nights • 4 Days
• Walking tour in Rouen en-route
• Full day touring in Normandy including visits
to Omaha Beach, the D-Day museum in
Arromanches, the Normandy American
Cemetery and Memorial and Pont du Hoc
• Visit to the Bayeux Tapestry Museum
• Visit to the Caen Memorial
• Visit to a Calvados distillery for a tour and
tasting
• Visit to Monet’s house and garden in Giverny
$999 Per Person Twin Single Room add $249
Minimum number of participants needed to operate
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Reception
Dining Room
Lounge
Sun Deck featuring deck chairs
✔ Promenade Deck with seating
arrangement
✔ Gift Shop
✔ Voltage: 220 V