AVALON Affinity
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Deck Plan
6
5
5 Observation Lounge
6 Panorama Lounge
7 Bar
8 Internet Corner
9 Reception
10 Atrium
11 Elevator
12 Hair Salon
13 Club Lounge
14 Galley
15 Dining Room
7
1
4
2
3
Staterooms — 172 sq. ft.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bed
Toilet
Washbasin
Shower
5
5. Closet
6. Writing Desk
7. Sliding Glass
Doors
6
$4,696
CATEGORY B
$5,345
CATEGORY A
$5,395
CATEGORY P
$5,495
SUITE
$6,095
Price includes port charges and ship’s crew
gratuities
Built: 2009
Length: 361 ft.
Crew members: 39
Staterooms: 65
Suites: 4
8
ANTICIPATED PRICING – Land/Cruise*
CATEGORY E
Technical Data
9
7
3
Categories
1
2
4
Suites — 258 sq. ft.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bed
Toilet
Washbasin
Shower
Closet
6. Writing Desk
7. Sliding Glass
Doors
8. Sofa
9. Coffee table
Royal
Deck
Sapphire
Deck
Indigo
Deck
Suite
Royal Deck
Cat. P
Royal Deck
Cat. A
Sapphire
Deck Forward
Cat. B
Sapphire
Deck Aft
Cat. E
Indigo Deck
Forward
Prices are per person, double occupancy, and subject to change.
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Jefferson's Journey
Through France
May 20–31, 2017
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JEFFERSON'S JOURNEY
THROUGH FRANCE
FEATURING BURGUNDY PROVENCE BY RIVER SHIP
MAY 20 - 31, 2017
Historian Dr. John Boles, the William P. Hobby Professor of History, will explore and illuminate Jefferson's time in France during
this wonderful Avalon Waterways Burgundy and Provence river cruise and tour. Your adventure begins with two nights in Paris,
where you will explore the book stalls, markets and architecture that inspired our third president, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was
appointed U.S. minister to France in 1784, and for five years, he experienced life in Paris with its intellectual salons, art, music,
culture, food and wine. Dr. Boles will lead your sightseeing through the City of Light, pointing out notable sights that Jefferson
himself experienced.
JEFFERSON'S JOURNEY THROUGH
FRANCE
In 1787 Jefferson took a long, leisurely trip down the Rhone River, visiting
wineries, admiring the architecture, studying agricultural methods,
exploring Roman ruins, touring the countryside and making observations
about French society and government. You will follow in Jefferson's
footsteps down the Rhone as you sail aboard the Avalon Affinity. You can
explore the same ancient cities and Roman ruins, sample fine wines and
enjoy the countryside in spacious comfort with thoughtful
accommodations, enjoyable dining complete with complimentary wines
and beers, and an attentive staff that will help you make your own
memories of France.
MAY 20 - 31, 2017
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Paris, France
Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and the “City of Light,” where romance fills the air!
Day 2 Paris
Known as one of the world’s most passionate and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. Your included CITY SIGHTSEEING
shows you magnificent must-see sights, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast
to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. In your free time, stroll down the Champs-Elysées
with its lavish cafés, or perhaps visit the world-famous Louvre museum or Montmartre with its gleaming white Sacré Coeur Basilica and
bevy of artists on Place du Tertre. Paris is also well known for its colorful nightlife that includes some of the world’s most famous cabaret
shows. All of this awaits your discovery!
Breakfast
Day 3 Paris–Dijon–Beaune–St. Jean de Losne (Embarkation)–Seurre
This morning, transfer to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Or area. Beaune owes its wealth to the production, aging, and selling
of fine wines. Although life here centers around wine, Beaune offers much more. Visit the HÔTEL-DIEU charity hospital, built in 1443 and
paid for by the chancellor of Burgundy after the Hundred 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. Then, continue to St. Jean de Losne, where you’ll
board your river cruise vessel. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception as your ship departs for Seurre.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Seurre–Macon
Enjoy some leisurely cruising today and before lunch, enjoy an ONBOARD CHEESE TASTING. In the late afternoon, arrive in Mâcon, a
city that plays an important role in the wine trade. Free time allows you to explore on your own. Alternatively, you may choose to
participate in one of the optional excursions on offer, such as a visit to a wine cellar.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Lyon
Lyon, France’s third-largest city and its gastronomic capital, was 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 activities. Roman remains, excellent museums, and renaissance
architecture delight visitors. A LOCAL GUIDE joins you as you survey the city from Fourvière Hill and explore the Old Town with its maze
of medieval alleyways, and Place des Terreaux, a popular area with lively cafés, monuments, and the famous fountain often depicted on
postcards.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Lyon
Enjoy a free day in this fascinating city 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), 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 that the grapes must be hand
picked. Your Cruise Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage–Viviers
The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhône 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 afternoon, a GUIDED WALK shows you this charming town that developed around its
ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL. The OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 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 center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century. During your GUIDED TOUR you may choose to join an included visit of the
PALACE OF THE POPES, built in the 14th century as the sovereign popes’ residence. A photo of the famous Pont Saint Bénezet (Saint
Bénezet 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
Châteauneuf-du-Pape are available.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Arles
This morning, wake up early to the tranquil vistas of Camargue National Park (daylight permitting) before arriving in Arles after breakfast.
Located on the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is capital of the Provence region. Your LOCAL GUIDE will show you highlights of the
city and you’ll visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Still used today, it dates to the 1st century and was constructed to hold more than
20,000 spectators.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Arles (Disembarkation)–Côte d’Azur
After breakfast, a comfortable motorcoach ride takes you to the Côte d’Azur for a last night in France. Also known as the French Riviera,
the Côte d’Azur stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the Italian border, and is synonymous with prestige and
beauty.
Breakfast
Day 11 Côte d’Azur
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
“I have been the faculty lecturer on multiple alumni trips. While
the sights and tastes have been wonderful and the tours
exceptional, what I most treasure from our trips have been the
friendships formed with three generations of Traveling Owls.
Great views, good food, and interesting conversations make for
memorable experiences.” - Dr. John Boles