France
Boutique Journeys for Solo Travellers
Fully escorted small group tour with a maximum of 12 passengers
22 August – 15 September 2016 - 25 days
17,975per person twin 22,975per person single
Come along with us on a journey through France. Combining a great
BASED ON CATEGORY E (WINDOW CABIN) ON THE CRUISE
river cruise, great accommodation, great sights, great food and great
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company. Our tours are exclusively designed for solo travellers so
18,365per person twin $23,585per person single
BASED ON CATEGORY D (WINDOW CABIN) ON THE CRUISE
come and share the joy of travel with people just like you.
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Hosted by June Nevin - June has travelled extensively to Europe
20,150per person twin $26,325per person single
BASED ON CATEGORY A (OPEN AIR BALCONY) ON THE CRUISE
and knows Paris like the back of her hand. She has a particular
Please enquire for Business Class costs
interest in fashion having been the original creator and owner of
Molly N, a European inspired fashion, shoe and accessories store. She would love to show you the best places to shop
in Paris, however, if shopping isn’t your thing we can find you plenty of other things to do in the wonderful city of Paris.
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Tour inclusions:
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Les Andelys
Caudebec
• Return economy class airfare with Emirates
• All taxes and levies
• 4 star hotels in Dubai (1 night), Paris (3 nights) and
Aix en Provence (3 nights)
• 14 night Avalon River Cruise
• Sightseeing as specified
• Breakfast daily
• Lunch and Dinner while on the cruise
• Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on the
river cruise
• Soft drinks with lunch on the river cruise
• Gratuities
• Services of a Tour Host
Giverny
Conflans
Auvers-Sur-Oise
Rouen
Vernon
Paris
Dijon
Beaune
Chalon-Sur-Saone
Tournus
Macon
Lyon
Vienne
Tournon
Not included:
Viviers
• Lunch and dinner when not on the cruise
• Beverages when not on the cruise
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
Uzes
Nimes
Arles
Avignon
L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Gordes
Bonnieux
Lourmarin
St Paul de Vence
Aix en Provence
France
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1196, is seen above the town. Constructed in
only a year, it is a masterpiece of medieval
military architecture. (B,L,D)
Paris
Monday 29 August
After checking in at Auckland International
Airport enjoy some relaxing time at the
Emperors Lounge. Today we depart Auckland
late afternoon via Australia to Dubai.
CAUDEBEC.
Today, join either a guided excursion along the
Route des Chaumieres, ‘THATCHED COTTAGE
ROUTE,’ to see some of Normandy’s charming
and traditional half-timbered houses with their
long, sloping thatched roofs, often sporting blue
wooden doors and window shutters, or along
the ‘NORMANDY ABBEYS ROUTE,’ a short drive
from Caudebec. More than 100 abbeys once
covered this region, which has a microclimate
particularly suited to the production of fruit
such as apples, pears, plums and cherries. The
afternoon is free to explore on your own or to
join an optional excursion to the pretty coastal
town of Honfleur. (B,L,D)
Tuesday 23 August
Tuesday 30 August
Arrive Dubai early this morning and we are
transferred to our hotel. Day at leisure. 1 night
Dubai at the Vida Downtown Dubai Hotel
located near Downtown Dubai, home to the
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain.
CAUDEBEC.
Make your choice today between an included
full-day excursion to the historic NORMANDY
LANDING BEACHES - with poignant sites such as
Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument,
and the American Cemetery - or a ‘TASTE OF
NORMANDY’ for a more in-depth look at this
picturesque, mainly agricultural region. The
most important products are dairy, apples, and
grain. Camembert cheese is a specialty, as is
CALVADOS, a strong apple brandy that you’ll
have the chance to taste at a local distillery. And
for a touch of history, visit the famous BAYEUX
TAPESTRY. (B,L,D)
Dubai
Itinerary
Monday 22 August
Wednesday 24 August
Today we are transferred to the airport for
our flight to Paris. On arrival in Paris we are
transferred to our hotel. 3 nights Paris at
the Royal St Honore Hotel located close the
Louvre Museum. (B)
Thursday 25 to Friday 26 August
The time in Paris is free to enjoy at your own
pace. You may like to join June in visiting
some of her favourite boutiques which she
has found on her many travels to Paris.(B)
Saturday 27 August
This afternoon we board our beautiful Avalon
river cruise ship (Tapestry II or Poetry II)
with a total of 64 cabins on a cruise that will
take us along the Seine River to Normandy
and along the Saone and Rhone Rivers to
the South of France. This evening enjoy a
welcome reception before our ship glides
smoothly out of Paris. (BD)
Sunday 28 August
VERNON-LES ANDELYS.
This morning in Vernon, choose between
a guided visit of Giverny or a visit to Bizy
Castle. Claude Monet lived at Giverny
from 1883-1926 and viewed his gardens
as works of art –just like his paintings.
See his collection of Japanese prints, his
charming house, and his biggest sources of
inspiration. Or, visit Bizy Castle, built in 1740
and nicknamed “Normandy’s Versailles”. It
is known for its famous stables – inspired
by those at Versailles – and its magnificent
courtyard and water garden. This afternoon,
your ship arrives in Les Andelys, situated on
a bend of the Seine and one of the most
beautiful places in France. Join a Local Guide
for a GUIDED WALK of the town, visiting
the PARISH CHURCH OF LE GRAND ANDELY.
Imposing Chateau Gaillard, built by England’s
King Richard the Lionheart as a fortress in
Wednesday 31 August
ROUEN.
Rouen, the capital of Upper Normandy, is an
important commercial city perhaps best known
for its connection to Joan of Arc, who lived,
was imprisoned, and burned at the stake in the
marketplace of this town in 1431. Enjoy the
included GUIDED WALK through the medieval
quarter with its half-timbered, glazed-tile
houses, and take your pictures of the intricate
Gros Horloge astronomical clock, dating back to
the 16th century. Visit the gothic CATHEDRAL,
which was once the tallest building in the world
and the subject of a series of paintings by
Claude Monet. The afternoon is free to explore
on your own. (B,L,D)
Rouen
Thursday 1 September
CONFLANS.
After breakfast you may either join our
guided excursion to AUVERS-SUR-OISE, the
quaint town where Vincent Van Gogh lived
and died, or to Napoleon and Josephine’s
CHATEAU DE MALMAISON just outside Paris.
Requiring extensive renovations, this large
country estate was purchased by Josephine
Bonaparte in 1799 while Napoleon was
fighting in Egypt. It was her aim to make it
‘the most beautiful and curious garden in
Europe, a model of good cultivation.’ (B,L,D)
Friday 2 September
PARIS.
One of the world’s most romantic and lively
cities, Paris delights the senses. Included
CITY SIGHTSEEING shows off the must-see
attractions: Notre Dame Cathedral, the
Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as
a contrast to its ancient architecture, the
Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower.
Alternatively, you may wish to join a GUIDED
WALK through historic Ile St. Louis with its
narrow one-way streets and Ile de la Cite,
the centre of Paris where the medieval city
was founded and home to NOTRE DAME
CATHEDRAL. In your free time, stroll down
the Champs-Elysees with its lavish cafes,
or perhaps visit the world-famous Louvre
or Montmartre with its Sacre Coeur Basilica
and bevy of artists on Place du Tertre. Paris
is known for its colourful nightlife, and an
optional outing to one of the cabaret shows
makes the perfect finale to the Seine portion
of your cruise. (B,L,D)
Saturday 3 September
PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)-DIJONBEAUNE-CHALON-SUR-SAONE
(EMBARKATION)-TOURNUS.
This morning, say goodbye to your crew and
board the TGV train to Dijon. From there,
drive to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the
Cote d’Or area. Beaune owes its wealth to
the production, aging, and selling of fine
wines. Although life here centres around
wine, Beaune offers much more. Choose
a guided visit to the HOTEL-DIEU charity
hospital, built in 1443 and paid for by the
chancellor of Burgundy after the Hundred
Lyon
Years’ War left many of the town’s population
destitute. Today, it houses Van der Weyden’s
painting of The Last Judgment and is one of
France’s architectural highlights. Alternatively,
enjoy a TASTING of Burgundy wines before
continuing south to Chalon-sur-Saone, where
your ship awaits. Before dinner, meet your
crew at a welcome reception as you depart
for Tournus. (B,D)
Sunday 4 September
TOURNUS.
After breakfast, your LOCAL GUIDE shows you
the highlights of this delightful town in the
southeast corner of Burgundy. Tournus is one
of the oldest and most important monastic
centres in the region, with a superb abbey,
St. Philibert, part of which dates back to
the 10th century. There’s free time to stroll
through the quaint streets or to explore
the arts and crafts shops near the abbey.
After lunch, a choice of optional excursions,
including a visit to a wine cellar, is available.
Before dinner, enjoy an onboard CHEESE
TASTING. (B,L,D)
Monday 5 September
LYON.
Enjoy some relaxing time on board before
arriving in Lyon, France’s third-largest city
and its gastronomic capital. Founded by
the Romans in 43 BC, the city’s prosperity
dates back to the 16th century and is due
to commercial, industrial, and banking
Tournon
activities. Roman remains, excellent museums,
and renaissance architecture delight visitors. A
LOCAL GUIDE joins you as you survey the city
from Fourviere Hill and explore the Old Town
with its maze of medieval alleyways and Place
des Terreaux, a popular area with lively cafes,
monuments, and the famous fountain often
depicted on postcards. (B,L,D)
Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
(B,L,D)
Thursday 8 September
LYON.
Enjoy a free day to explore at leisure. Early risers
might like to visit the local produce market.
Perhaps wander through one of Lyon’s parks,
discover some of the murals (there are over 100
of them), or select one of the available optional
excursions. Be sure to taste the gastronomic
delights and sample Beaujolais, the wine of
the region; wine connoisseurs know the grapes
must be hand picked. Your Cruise Director will
have suggestions for things to do. (B,L,D)
AVIGNON.
The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of
the Vaucluse region - the most picturesque
part of Provence with its intact ramparts
encircling the entire city, cobblestone streets
and squares, and private mansions built
in the 18th and 19th centuries. Known as
the ‘City of Popes,’ it was the centre of the
Catholic Church in the 14th century. Your
GUIDED TOUR includes a visit of the PALACE
OF THE POPES, built in the 14th century as
the sovereign popes’ residency. A photo
of the famous Pont Saint Benezet (Saint
Benezet Bridge), of the popular song Sur le
Pont d’Avignon, is a must. Optional outings
to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars
of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are available. (B,L,D)
Wednesday 7 September
Friday 9 September
TOURNON/TAIN L’HERMITAGE-VIVIERS.
The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage
lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhone
River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage.
A LOCAL GUIDE will show you Tournon, one of
France’s oldest medieval cities, with its imposing
16th-century castle and Roman ruins. Arriving in
Viviers in the late afternoon, an included GUIDED
WALK shows you this charming town that
developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL.
The OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of
ARLES.
On arrival in Arles, located on the northern
tip of the Camargue and the capital of the
Provence region, your LOCAL GUIDE will show
you highlights of the city and you’ll visit the
ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE. Still used today, it
dates to the 1st century and was constructed
to hold over 20,000 spectators. This evening,
sail toward the mouth of the Rhone for a
taste of the tranquil vistas of Camargue
National Park (daylight permitting). (B,L,D)
Tuesday 6 September
Avignon
Category A
Saturday 10 September
ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
After breakfast we disembark the ship and
travel by mini coach to Uzes to visit their
famous Saturday markets. We then travel to
Nimes, one of the most attractive towns in
the Mediterranean and home to the finest
collection of roman remains in France, before
heading to our hotel in Aix en Provence. 3
nights Grand Hotel Roi Rene Hotel, located a
5 minute walk from the Cours Mirabeau and
the centre of Aix-en-Provence. (B)
Sunday 11 September
Today is free to enjoy Aix en Provence at
your own pace. (B)
Monday 12 September
Today enjoy a full day visiting the towns of
L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Gordes, Bonnieux and
Loumarin.
L’Isle sur la Sorgue is a compact medieval
town built on the islands of five branches
Category D & E
of the Sorgue River. The river flows through,
past, in and around and town adding a special
beauty and character to the town. Gordes is
a very beautiful old village, perched on the
southern edge of the high Plateau de Vaucluse.
The stone buildings built in tight against the
base of the cliffs and those perched on the rocks
above, including the 12th-century castle, are
made of an beige stone that glows orange in
the morning sun. The view from the village is a
southern panorama out across fields and forests
and small perched villages to the Montagne du
Luberon. Bonnieux is one of the most impressive
Luberon villages, in size and amenities, with
plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from,
a really good market, even a bakery museum!
The view from Bonnieux is wonderful, out across
the valley floor with its patchwork of orchards
and vineyards, towards the equally picturesque
perched village of Lacoste across the Vaucluse
plateau. Our last village to visit is Loumarin,
listed as “one of the most beautiful villages in
France”, it is nestled in the middle of vineyards,
olive groves and almond trees. (B)
Tuesday 13 September
After checking out of our hotel this morning
we drive to the beautiful village of St Paul
de Vence, built on its rocky outcrop and
surrounded by its ramparts built on the
orders of Francois 1st, St Paul is certainly one
of the most beautiful villages in Provence.
The beauty of the surrounding area, quality
of life and exceptional light has inspired
numerous famous artists, painters, writers
and poets, some of whom took up residence
in the village. After exploring the village we
then head to Nice Airport for our flight to
Dubai. On arrival in Dubai we overnight at
the Dubai International Hotel located inside
Dubai International Airport. (B)
Wednesday 14 September
This morning depart Dubai and travel via
Australia to Auckland. (B)
Thursday 15 September
Arrive Auckland.
Remuera Mall
All prices are per person in New Zealand dollars. Prices are based on payment by cash, eftpos or direct deposit only. If you would prefer to share a
room we will endeavour to match you up with someone of the same gender. If we cannot you would be required to pay the single price. A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due at time of booking. Balance due date 22 April 2016. Costs are based on a group of 12 passengers. If
the group falls below this number World Travellers Remuera reserves the right to cancel the tour in which case a full refund would be given. This
would be known 3 months prior to departure. Once paid the full amount is non-refundable. Please note: A reasonable level of fitness is required for
this tour.
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