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Three day extension in Nice, with a side-trip to Eze Village and Monaco.
Lyon and Provence, a 7 day Viking River cruise with a three day pre-trip extension in Nice, then sailing on the Rhone from Avignon to Lyon. For details see our trip journal.
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Thursday -- Les Baux
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First day on board the Heimdal. We toured the medieval town of Les Baux, and saw an amazing indoor light show.
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Friday -- Avignon and Chateauneuf du Papes
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After a brief jaunt on the river Thursday night to allow us to see Avignon and the full moon from the river, we toured the ancient city and home of 7 popes and 4 anti-popes, then had a wine tasting excursion in Chateauneuf-du-Papes.
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Saturday -- Viviers, Sailing the Rhone
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The ancient town of Viviers, then an afternoon sailing
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Sunday -- Tournon and Vienne
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A walking tour of Tournon-sur-Rhone, then a bus to the railway station where we rode the historic steam train and then on to Vienne, where we do a walking tour and then meet the ship.
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Monday -- Lyon
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Our final destination
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Tuesday -- Lyon, Beaujolais Wine Excursion
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Morning trip to an ancient chateau in Beaujolais wine country, then on our own in Lyon for the afternoon, and a final dinner on board.