b'River CruiseProvence & the Elegant RhneDiscover the elegance of the Rhne and Sane rivers, cruisingin luxury while admiring the timeless destinations and renownedbeauty of France from Burgundy to Provence.BEAUNE WINERY TRAIN DE LARDCHE ARLESYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To our ship in Lyon Day 4. Train de lArdche Day 6. Van Goghs ArlesTaking the Eurostar from London StA day of incredible scenery and steamA walking tour of Arles, the city that Pancras to Paris, we transfer to MStrain nostalgia lies ahead as we travelinspired Vincent van Gogh, includes Amadeus Provence in Lyon, enjoyingby coach to Tournon sur Rhnesentrance to Arles Arenas and St our first dinner and drinks tonight.railway station. Here, we board theTrophyme Cathedral. Your excursion Train de lArdche. Our journey windschoices later are a visit to the Pont du Day 2. Burgundy wine region through the scenic foothills and valley.Gardan ancient Roman aqueduct We wake to new surroundings asStone bridges crisscross the brooksthat spans the Gardon river or the we arrive into Beaune. Deep in theand rivers, which snake under theCamargue Delta, where the Rhne Burgundy wine region, this Frenchtrees as we reach sections of theopens into the Mediterranean.town has impressive walls, terracottagorges only accessible aboard this roofs and historical buildings. Wetrain. Later, you can enjoy the shipsDay 7. The Ardche Gorgedisembark for a guided city tour thatamenities as we sail to Avignon.Todays highlight is the Ardche allows us to discover the sights andGorge, known as the Grand Canyon enjoy a tasting of some of the winesDay 5. Exploring Avignon of Europe. Our tour takes us to some that make this region so famous. A ride on Le Petit Train dAvignonof the most impressive sights in the begins our guided tour today. Thegorge, including the Pont dArc. After Day 3. Gastronomic Lyon citys striking white papal palaces anda visit to the Lavender Museum, we Stepping ashore in Lyon, we have amajestic cathedral are just some ofboard our ship at Le Pouzin and begin guided tour of one of Frances iconicthe highlights we see walking throughour return sailing to Lyon. A gala cities which sits at the meeting point ofAvignons historic centre. This statelydinner marks our final night. The whole trip was the Rhne and the Sane rivers. Lyoncity was the seat of the Pope in the has reinvented itself as the capital14th century. On our tour, we enter themind-blowing and Ill Day 8. Homeward boundof French gastronomy and our tourPopes Palace, admiring its spectacularDis ev barking o et the tigers. er to n em er forg ur ship, we transf concludes with a praline tasting. Thisinteriors and a collection of holy andLyon to catch a train to Paris. On the Brian, 2024afternoon is at leisure on board as wereligious artefacts. After lunch, youEurostar back to London, we say au cruise one of the most scenic sectionscan discover Avignon at your own pacerevoir to France and its splendours. On of the river to Tournon sur Rhne.until our ship sets sail for Arles later. arrival, your holiday comes to an end. 28 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/LRR26'