YOUR CRUISE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
TRAVEL
Burgundy & Provence
Avignon to Lyon | 8 Days
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on
the striking S.S. Catherine
All transfers on arrival and departure days
(see transfer guidelines on page 194)
TASTE
All meals onboard, prepared using the
finest and freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell
Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including
fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty
coffee and tea, and mineral water
EXPLORE
1 country
6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is
Yours” options, all fully hosted by Englishspeaking local experts
Guided “Go Active,” “Do as the Locals Do,”
“Village Day,” and “Gentle Walking”
programs
3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld
Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audioheadset system on all excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
EXPERIENCE
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Cultural enrichment, including a Signature
Lecture: “Vincent van Gogh’s Troubled
Destiny”
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FROM CÔTES DU RHÔNE TO CRÊPES SUZETTE AND SUN-GLAZED FIELDS TO VAN GOGH’S ARLES—THIS IS A JOURNEY
OF EXQUISITE PLEASURE FOR ALL YOUR SENSES.
on this exquisite journey through southern France; the same
beautiful countryside and culture that inspired the masters
will now inspire you. You’ll cruise the serene Rhône and
Saône rivers on Uniworld’s striking Super Ship, S.S. Catherine,
enjoying the region’s incomparable wine and cuisine and
discovering its many treasures—from the medieval wonders of
UNESCO-designated Avignon to the hum and thrum of lively
Lyon’s Les Halles food market—along the way.
Provence, once an independent country, has retained a
unique identity shaped by the Rhône delta, the welcoming
Mediterranean coast, and a hospitable climate. Discover
a Roman amphitheater still in use after millennia. Ramble
through markets erected on the cobbled squares of delightful
villages, and visit the magnificent Palace of the Popes before
Tarascon (Arles or Tarascon)
Avignon
4
Viviers
5
Tournon (Tain l’Hermitage)
6
Lyon
7
Macon (Beaune)
8
Lyon (disembark),
transfer to the airport
DAY PORT/CITY
France
Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin
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3
Lyon to Avignon
Mediterranean Sea
SPAIN
Marseille Airport, transfer to
Avignon (embark)
entering beautiful Burgundy. Admire the Maison des Chevaliers
(“House of Knights”) in picturesque Viviers and spend a
morning in Beaune, the wine capital of the region, exploring a
palatial medieval hospital where world-famous wine auctions
have taken place for hundreds of years.
Come, explore unforgettable “Burgundy & Provence,” where
tradition is as deeply rooted as the historic grapevines on
the hills.
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Lyon (embark)
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Macon (Beaune)
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Lyon
4
Tournon (Tain l’Hermitage)
5
Viviers, Avignon
6
Avignon
7
Tarascon (Arles or Tarascon)
8
Avignon (disembark), transfer
to Marseille Airport
CRUISE START DATES
Mar 22,* 29
Apr 5,* 12, 19,* 26
May 3,* 10, 17,* 24, 31*
Who will enjoy this cruise
Jun 7, 14,* 21, 28*
Travelers wishing to walk through the lands that inspired Van
Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin. History buffs, gastronomes, and
wine connoisseurs.
Jul
5, 12,* 19, 26*
Aug 2, 9,* 16, 23,* 30
Sep 6,* 13, 20,* 27
Oct 4,* 11, 18,* 25
Nov 1,* 8
*Cruise operates from Lyon to Avignon.
Please visit uniworld.com for more information.
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Avignon, France ▲ Lyon, France
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Avignon to Lyon | 8 Days
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DAY 1
Marseille Airport, transfer to Avignon
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Arrive at Marseille International Airport, where you
will be transferred to the ship docked in Avignon.
DAY 2
Tarascon (Arles or Tarascon)
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FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Arles walking
tour or Tarascon walking tour
Avignon
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tour and Palace of the Popes or exclusive “Off the
Beaten Path” Avignon walking tour or exclusive
guided “Go Active” kayak ride on the Gardon River
Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brims
with history, culture, art, and life, as you’ll see on
your walking tour of the “City of the Popes.” Start
at the medieval ramparts and continue to Clock
Tower Square, where colorful café terraces face the
magnificent City Hall, the Opera Theatre, and classic
mansions. Then it’s on to Popes’ Palace Square for
an inside view of the maze of galleries, chambers,
and chapels that make up the grand Palace of the
Popes, where seven fourteenth-century popes
resided during a turbulent period in church history.
Or opt instead to discover Avignon’s picturesque
FEATURED EXCURSION: Exclusive “Intimate Viviers
through music” tour
Lovely Viviers, which developed around its 12thcentury cathedral, retains much of its historic
charm. Founded in the fifth century, Viviers was
once an important regional capital; stone houses,
dating to the Middle Ages, still line the tiny lanes.
You’ll walk through its charming Old Town, seeing
a mix of medieval and Renaissance structures,
including the Maison des Chevaliers (House of
Knights), before climbing Rue du Château to reach
St. Vincent Cathedral. After enjoying the stunning
views, you’ll be welcomed into the 12th-century
cathedral for a lovely recital of music composed by
Puccini, Bach, and Handel.
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Tournon (Tain l’Hermitage)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of exclusive Tournon
and Tain l’Hermitage “Village Day” with wine tasting
or Hermitage Vineyards walking tour with wine
tasting, and exclusive Lyon “Illuminations” tour
Nestled among famous vineyards, the twin cities
of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage are an ideal
destination for true connoisseurs of wine. Visit
Tournon and its historic castle, then cross the Marc
Seguin suspension bridge and indulge in some midvalley Côtes du Rhône wines from the Hermitage,
a wine-growing district credentialed by Louis XIV.
Or, if you’re feeling particularly active, you can visit
the Hermitage vineyards and then see the cities
from above with a walking tour through the lovely
hillside garden, Le Jardin d’Eden. Spectacular
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FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Avignon walking
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Note: The kayak ride on the Gardon River is only available for May–
September departure dates.
DAY 4
Enchanted by the light and the vivid colors of
Provence, Vincent van Gogh produced more than
300 paintings and drawings in just 15 months,
including Starry Night. During your walking tour,
discover Van Gogh’s Arles, as well as a wealth of
fascinating Roman monuments, among them the
Amphitheater and the Baths of Constantine, which
were built in the fourth century for the emperor’s
personal use. Or opt instead to explore the historic
heart of Tarascon, with its charming Provençal
architecture, medieval church, and beautifully
preserved Renaissance palace. If you’re entranced
by Provence’s distinctive printed fabrics, you’ll have
the opportunity to learn more about them at the
Souleiado Museum. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s
Welcome Reception and Gala dinner.
DAY 3
hidden alleys and secret squares on an exclusive
guided tour that takes you “off the beaten path.”
Alternatively, spend a fun and relaxing afternoon
paddling the clear, tranquil waters of the Gardon
River. You’ll paddle from Collias to Remoulins,
gliding under the arches of the two-thousand-yearold UNESCO-designated Pont du Gard.
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WD Welcome Gala Dinner
FD Farewell Gala Dinner
views await, as do delicious wines and delectable
treats. This evening, see Lyon by night on a
stunning “Illuminations” tour—unravel the secrets
and scandals of the past, all while admiring the
beautifully lit cityscape.
DAY 6
Lyon
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FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Exclusive “Do as the Locals
Do” Lyon gourmet tour or exclusive Silk Weavers
walking tour or exclusive guided “Go Active” bike
ride along the Rhône River banks
Lyon is France’s lively and creative capital of
gastronomy. Today you’ll stroll Les Halles, Lyon’s
world-famous food market, like a local, taking in
the 59 elaborate food stalls, bars, and restaurants.
Enjoy the hum and thrum of this culinary mecca.
Or, you can visit the city’s old Quartier St. Jean, as
you follow in the steps of the great silk weavers.
You’ll see spectacular examples of medieval and
Renaissance architecture, including the Cour des
Loges and La Tour Rose, before meeting with a
modern-day silk weaver who will demonstrate his or
her stunning craft on a Jacquard loom. Alternately,
if you’re feeling active, you can see Lyon as it was
meant to be seen: from a bicycle. Take advantage of
the city’s extensive network of bike paths, starting
from the University Bridge and riding along the
winding waterfront—remarkable architecture and
timeless vistas will be your reward.
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DAY 7
Macon (Beaune)
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EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFERS
Save $800 per couple on Suites, and Category 1 and 2
staterooms. Save $600 per couple on Category 3, 4, and 5
staterooms. Offer expires October 31, 2014.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Beaune, Hospices de
Beaune, and open-air food market visit
Located in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon sur Saône
is an important center of the French wine trade.
Burgundy’s wines are celebrated all over the world;
in fact, the wines of this region, along with those of
Bordeaux, are the reason France is famous for its
wine. You will journey to nearby Beaune to visit the
famous Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital;
the hospice monks have been making wine for
auction (in order to support their charities) since
the 15th century. You can marvel at the hospital’s
magnificent multicolored tile roof before exploring
the bounteous market stalls. The expansive openair market spreads out into the pedestrian streets
around the hospice, and you’ll find plenty of local
delicacies, including Burgundian and Jura cheeses,
heirloom vegetables, honey, and sausages. In the
evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception and
Gala Dinner
This offer requires full payment at the time of booking.
OR
Save $300 per couple. Offer expires January 15, 2015.
This offer requires a deposit at the time of booking.
Book early—offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn
at any time.
PRICING PER PERSON
Ship
Cruise Start Dates
Cruise
S.S. Catherine
Mar 22*
Mar 29
Apr 5*
Apr 12
Apr 19*
Apr 26
May 3*
May 10, 17,* 24, 31*
Jun 7, 14,* 21
Jun 28*
Jul 5, 12,* 19, 26*
Aug 2, 9,* 16
Aug 23*
Aug 30
Sep 6,* 13, 20*
Sep 27
Oct 4,* 11
Oct 18*
Oct 25
Nov 1*
Nov 8
$3,199
$3,299
$3,399
$3,599
$3,799
$4,099
$4,399
$4,599
$4,599
$4,499
$4,399
$4,399
$4,499
$4,699
$4,699
$4,599
$4,599
$4,299
$4,099
$3,699
$3,499
Note: The open-air food market visit will take place in Arles on the
reverse direction cruise (Lyon to Avignon).
DAY 8
Depart Lyon
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CB/BB
Disembark the ship and transfer to the Lyon-Saint
Exupéry Airport for your return flight home, or
extend your stay with a visit to Paris, the “City
of Light.”
CATEGORY UPGRADE
Add the following per-person price to upgrade to a higher category stateroom:
Category 4
Category 3
Category 2
Category 1
Suite
Royal Suite
OPTIONAL PRE- AND/OR POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS
Paris
Aix-en-Provence
Included in your 3-day stay:
Breakfast daily
2 nights at the Scribe Hotel (or similar)
Paris city
and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
English-speaking expert
All transfers
tour
Included in your 3-day stay:
2 nights at the Grand Hotel Roi René (or similar)
Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes, and
Aix-en-Provence walking tour
Englishporterage
All transfers
speaking expert
From $1,299 per person
From $999 per person
(Singlesupplement$749)
Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Lyon.
+$345
+$995
+$1,395
+$1,895
+$3,195
+$4,995
Please see Deck Plan on page 164.
•PortCharges:$161perperson •PricesshownaboveincludecruiseinCategory
5,doubleoccupancy. •Singlesupplementappliesforsingleaccommodation.
•Airfareisnotincludedinthepriceslistedabove.Pleaseinquireattimeof
booking for best–available airfare pricing.
* On these dates, cruise operates from Lyon to Avignon. Please visit uniworld.com
for reverse itinerary. Note: Order of sightseeing may change throughout the
itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water
levels or other uncontrollable factors.
(Singlesupplement$419)
Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Avignon.
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