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Two escorted foodie cruises in France

Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence River Cruise

Eight days from only £1,299 pp (selected departures from April-October 2020 and April-October 2021)

Wend your way along the Saône and Rhône rivers through this gorgeous corner of France aboard a five-star ship, visiting the scenic winelands of Burgundy, the sun-baked hills of Provence and the wild beauty of the Ardèche Gorges.

Fully escorted price includes:

• Visit to Beaune, centre of the Burgundy wine region, plus a wine tasting; cruise the beautiful Rhône valley; guided tour of gastronomic Lyon; visit to the charming Roman town of Vienne; tour of the spectacular Ardèche Gorges; guided tour of Arles, with its Roman remains and the home of Vincent Van Gogh; visit to the iconic Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard; a tour of superbly preserved medieval Avignon and its stunning Palace of the Popes

• All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your day of departure, including welcome cocktails and dinner, plus the ‘Captain’s Dinner’

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or standardclass seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras International

• Seven nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite, all with river views

• The services of our experienced cruise director and concierge

Timeless Provence

Eight days from only £999 pp (selected departures from April-October 2020)

Provence is a stunningly diverse region that features beautiful towns such as Aix-en-Provence, unique national parks including the Camargue, and countless vineyards, olive groves and traditional restaurants serving the finest Provençale food.

Fully escorted price includes:

• Tour of the colourful fishing port of Cassis and a boat trip to see the stunning rocky cliffs and bays of the Calanques; guided walking tour of stylish Aix-en-Provence; visit to Avignon, home of the Palace of the Popes and a famous medieval bridge; take a walking tour of Arles and see its iconic amphitheatre; tour of the Camargue nature reserve, home to black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos; tour of the Luberon Hills and its pretty Provençal villages; visit the Pont du Gard, one of the Romans’ largest aqueducts

• Return scheduled flights or standard-class reserved seat on Eurostar and TGV (French high-speed train) from London St Pancras, plus all hotel transfers

• Seven nights in a choice of four-star to four-star superior accommodation, with breakfast and two dinners, plus two dinners in restaurants serving Provençale cuisine

• The services throughout of our experienced and insightful tour manager