Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 2021
9 DAYS FROM ONLY $2199
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Lyon |
| Day 3 | Lyon |
| Day 4 | Lyon |
| Day 5 | Vienne |
| Day 6 | Tournon |
| Day 7 | Avignon |
| Day 8 | Arles |
| Day 9 | Avignon |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Lyon |
| Day 3 | Lyon |
| Day 4 | Lyon |
| Day 5 | Vienne |
| Day 6 | Tournon |
| Day 7 | Avignon |
| Day 8 | Arles |
| Day 9 | Avignon |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Lyon Fly to Lyon. Transfer from the airport to your ship.* After boarding, take free time to explore this vibrant city, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D)* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Lyon After breakfast, tour the city of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), and use your free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world-famous. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Lyon After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep. See the legendary Moulin-à-Vent, the windmill that gives its name to one of the most prestigious wines of the region, learn about the art of winemaking in a small museum and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais’s famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Vienne This morning take a walking tour of Vienne, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice; then spend some time discovering more of this engaging riverside town on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy the rolling vine-clad banks of the river as you sail through its wide meanders to Tournon. After dinner, enjoy a stroll along the riverbanks under the plane trees. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Tournon Board the Train de l’Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board as we cruise to Viviers, an engaging little town in a mountainous setting. After dinner, enjoy an evening stroll through Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Avignon This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed “City of Popes” because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, stop at the picturesque Pont d’Avignon and walk the Place de l’Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Arles Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city’s vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Return on board for lunch followed by an afternoon on your own to explore or shop for handcrafted gifts. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Dinner is served as you depart. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Avignon After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Marseille airport for your return flight.* (B)* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. Meals: Breakfast |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Lyon Fly to Lyon. Transfer from the airport to your ship.* After boarding, take free time to explore this vibrant city, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D)* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Lyon After breakfast, tour the city of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), and use your free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world-famous. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Lyon After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep. See the legendary Moulin-à-Vent, the windmill that gives its name to one of the most prestigious wines of the region, learn about the art of winemaking in a small museum and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais’s famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Vienne This morning take a walking tour of Vienne, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice; then spend some time discovering more of this engaging riverside town on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy the rolling vine-clad banks of the river as you sail through its wide meanders to Tournon. After dinner, enjoy a stroll along the riverbanks under the plane trees. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Tournon Board the Train de l’Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board as we cruise to Viviers, an engaging little town in a mountainous setting. After dinner, enjoy an evening stroll through Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Avignon This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed “City of Popes” because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, stop at the picturesque Pont d’Avignon and walk the Place de l’Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Arles Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city’s vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Return on board for lunch followed by an afternoon on your own to explore or shop for handcrafted gifts. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Dinner is served as you depart. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Avignon After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Marseille airport for your return flight.* (B)* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. Meals: Breakfast |
Tall and handsome and known for his purity of heart and mind, Heimdal is the ever-vigilant guardian of the gods. Heimdal is blessed with extraordinary sight and hearing. He can see for 100 leagues and can hear the grass growing. His horn, Gjallarhorn, can be heard throughout heaven, earth and the lower world.<br/><br/> <strong>Longship Features</strong> <ul> <li>95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)</li> <li>All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom</li> <li>Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track</li> <li>Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining</li> <li>Viking Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors</li> <li>Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views</li> <li>Library & onboard shop</li> <li>Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F</li> <li>Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)</li> <li>Laundry service</li><li>Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride</li> <li>40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic & more</li> </ul>
