Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise
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- Two-night stay in Paris featuring a scavenger hunt in the Louvre
- 7-night Rhône River cruise
- visit to a private ranch in La Camargue
- bicycling
- family cooking demonstration
- chocolate tasting
- Provence medieval towns
- castles
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- All private Tauck shore excursions - $1,564 Value! Two-night stay in city-center Paris 7-night Rhône River cruise aboard ms Swiss Emerald Put your own picnic lunch together at Le Bon Marche, oldest department store in Paris, then dine in the aura of history within 500-year-old Tuileries Gardens A visit to a fortress-like cathedral, Basilique de Fourviére, in Lyon Guided walk through Old Lyon's hidden passageways Visit to Vivier's Roman temple An introduction to the game of pétanque, played with the locals A special visit to a private ranch in French cowboy country - La Camargue - including a daring bull show, Provençal lunch and gypsy music A walk in Arles that traces the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh Visit to a palace, Avignon's Palais des Papes Chocolate-making demonstration and tastings A family cooking demonstration at the cooking school of a Michelin three-starred chef Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks Special Solo Traveler Savings - No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price - no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers! Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 23 meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners); gratuities to Tauck Cruise Director, Tauck Directors, drivers, local guides and ship staff; applicable fuel surcharges, porterage, taxes and service charges
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Tour begins: 6:30 PM, InterContinental Paris - Le Grand. A transfer is included from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Gare de Lyon, Charles de Gaule Station or Gare du Nord train stations to InterContinental Paris - Le Grand. Your family's France river cruise gets o...
You'll discover what makes Paris one of the world's favorite cities on an orientation tour that gives you a firsthand look at must-see sights including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. Then head to the "Left Bank," Paris' more Bo...
Spend your morning in one of the most famous museums in the world, where you're invited to take part in a treasure hunt like no other. Right under your nose - or maybe not - you'll team up to follow clues that lead to works of art that are among the most prized art tr...
Basilique de Fourviére stands magnificently en garde above central Lyon; visit this fortress-like cathedral, nicknamed the "upside-down elephant," this morning for a fascinating overview of 19th-century architecture and spectacular city views. Head down to Vieux Lyon,...
Discover Vienne, a town set on the vineyard-covered banks of the Rhône, surrounded by steep hills. One of the most ancient towns in France, Vienne was once a Roman colony and a residence for its emperors. Right in the center of town, surrounded by cafés and shops, you...
This morning brings adventure to your France river cruise with a walking tour of Viviers, where you'll wind your way up through narrow, cobbled streets, curious passageways and doorways in shades of blue and green... leading up to the petite 12th-century Cathédrale Sa...
France river cruising presents a different opportunity for your family today - get a change of scenery on a drive into the Camargue for a taste of France's "wild west." This vast marshy delta has been home to free-roaming black bulls since Roman times; today the bulls...
Everyone dreams at one time or another of living in a palace... and our river cruise does just that by when your family visits an extravagant grand palace with four mighty towers... On a guided tour of 12th-century Palais des Papes in Avignon, once a "renegade" papal ...
Fine French cuisine is the focus of today's fun when you visit the renowned cooking school of a three-Michelin-starred chef for a very cool family cooking demonstration in Valence. Next, in Tournon-sur-Rhône, you'll see a town known for the 10th-century feudal castle ...
Your river cruise concludes in Lyon today as your family disembarks ms Swiss Emerald; fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the riverboat to either the Lyon Airport or Lyon's Perrache or Part Dieu train stations; you should allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.
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PORTOFCALL : Lyon
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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MS SWISS EMERALD One of our 361-foot riverboats, ms Swiss Emerald and her sister ships accommodate no more than 118 guests, while similar-sized riverboats average about 160. Guest amenities inside her 14 lush 300-square-foot suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to idyllic riverscapes. She also sports seven 183-square-foot cabins, similarly furnished. Standard cabins (150 square feet) are cozy and comfortable and are similar in décor and style to our larger suites. 85% have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air; all have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries.
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