Itinerary

DAY DATE PORT OF CALL
DAY 1
22 Apr 2023
Marseille, France
DAY 1
22 Apr 2023
Arles
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You will be met at the airport in Marseille and transferred to the Emerald Liberte Luxury ship in Arles where you will be welcomed by your Captain and crew. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board. If flying into Marseille, please book your flights to arrive prior to 12:30pm. Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2
23 Apr 2023
Arles
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Join your local guide for a walking tour showcasing the highlights of the city in particular the exterior of the 2000 year old Roman Amphitheatre still in use today, which was originally built to hold 20,000 spectators in the style of the Colosseum in Rome. Discover More: Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
24 Apr 2023
Avignon
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Avignon has a rich history from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of the Popes and later central to the French Revolution. Although a fortified town, it is the Papal Palace which stands more secure on a hill in the centre of town; its walls are 17–18 feet thick. Your walk with a local guide takes you through this historic centre strolling the cobbled laneways and browsing the shops, overlooking the famous 'Pont d’Avignon' EmeraldPLUS: Provencal dinner on board hosted by a popular local chef Discover More: Excursion to Pont du Gard (extra expense) Due to uneven surfaces, this excursion is best enjoyed by those with an Active Fitness Level EmeraldACTIVE: Yoga Lesson on Board Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
25 Apr 2023
Viviers
DAY 5
26 Apr 2023
Tournon
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Join your local guide for a walking tour of Tournon, which is dominated by the 16th century castle and roman ruins, and is nestled in the valley near the steep slopes of le Massif Central, France's 3rd largest mountain range. The area has a long tradition in wine making, including the renowned wine growing centre of Tain l'Hermitage across the river. EmeraldPLUS:Regional wine taste on board EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour to Glun OR EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike tour through vineyards Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
27 Apr 2023
Lyon
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Lyon is France’s third largest city, a former Roman capital positioned at the conference of the Rhone and Saone rivers, which is steeped in history. Today take part on the guided tour of Lyon, which starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, Lyon’s hilltop church, with stunning views over the town. Then pass by the recently re–discovered Roman amphitheatre and walk through the cobbled streets of the gastronomic old town including the secret laneways. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
28 Apr 2023
Chalon-sur Saône
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Chalon–Sur–Saone is best known as the birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy’s wine region. Travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune, where we visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest examples of French fifteenth–century architecture. Marvel at the multi–coloured roofs of this former hospital, now a museum, which has become one of the symbols of Burgundy. Return to the ship for lunch, and depart this afternoon for Lyon arriving in the evening. EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive tasting on board Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
28 Apr 2023
Beaune
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Chalon–Sur–Saone is best known as the birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy’s wine region. Travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune, where we visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest examples of French fifteenth–century architecture. Marvel at the multi–coloured roofs of this former hospital, now a museum, which has become one of the symbols of Burgundy. Return to the ship for lunch, and depart this afternoon for Lyon arriving in the evening. EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive tasting on board Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
29 Apr 2023
Lyon
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After breakfast disembark your river cruise ship in Lyon and transfer to Airport for your onward or homebound flight. Meals included: Breakfast

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

What's Included

plane Return flights from the UK Return flights from the UK
overseas transfers Overseas transfers Overseas transfers
food All dining on-board All dining on-board
wine beer soft drinks Wine beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on-board Wine beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on-board
complimentry tea and coffee Complimentary tea and coffee all day every day Complimentary tea and coffee all day every day
bottled water Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
itineraries Choice of shore excursions in every port of call Choice of shore excursions in every port of call
bicycles Bicycles that you can use to explore on your own Bicycles that you can use to explore on your own
wifi Internet access and Wi-Fi Internet access and Wi-Fi
on-board entertainment All on-board entertainment All on-board entertainment
gratuities Gratuities on-board Gratuities on-board
port charges taxes All port charges and taxes All port charges and taxes

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Dates & prices

22 Apr 2023
7 Nights

£2745pp
FROM
£1999pp

This fly cruise holiday is financially protected by EMERALD WATERWAYS under ATOL 9294

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DATE SHIP PRICES FROM PP
08 Apr 2023 Emerald Liberté £2259
06 May 2023 Emerald Liberté £2689
20 May 2023 Emerald Liberté £2689
03 Jun 2023 Emerald Liberté £2689
17 Jun 2023 Emerald Liberté £2689
01 Jul 2023 Emerald Liberté £2389
15 Jul 2023 Emerald Liberté £2599
29 Jul 2023 Emerald Liberté £2389
12 Aug 2023 Emerald Liberté CALL
26 Aug 2023 Emerald Liberté £2389
09 Sep 2023 Emerald Liberté £2689
23 Sep 2023 Emerald Liberté £2899
07 Oct 2023 Emerald Liberté £2259
21 Oct 2023 Emerald Liberté £2819
06 Apr 2024 Emerald Liberté £2669
20 Apr 2024 Emerald Liberté £2669
04 May 2024 Emerald Liberté £3059
18 May 2024 Emerald Liberté £3059
01 Jun 2024 Emerald Liberté £3299
15 Jun 2024 Emerald Liberté £3299
29 Jun 2024 Emerald Liberté £3299
27 Jul 2024 Emerald Liberté £2899
10 Aug 2024 Emerald Liberté £2899
24 Aug 2024 Emerald Liberté £2899
21 Sep 2024 Emerald Liberté £3299
05 Oct 2024 Emerald Liberté £2469
19 Oct 2024 Emerald Liberté £2469
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