Highlights and Itinerary: French Alps and Provence

Itinerary

Day     Destination

1          Depart from the U.S.

2          Marseille, France/Embark m.s. Rembrandt/Arles

3          Arles

4          Avignon

5          Avignon/Tournon

6          Lyon/Chalon sur Saône/Disembark m.s. Rembrandt/Annecy

7          Annecy/Mâcon/Trévoux

8          Annecy

9          Chamonix/Annecy

10        Annecy/Geneva, Switzerland/Return to the U.S.

*This itinerary also operates in the reverse direction.

Activity Level

Moderately Active

Highlights

  • Spend three nights in the lovely medieval town of Annecy in the French Alps, with a scenic lake cruise and a cable car ride to view breathtaking Mont Blanc.
  • Cruise along the Rhône River through the heart of provincial France aboard the m.s. Rembrandt, a stylish, four-star river vessel.
  • Drive through Burgundy's scenic wine route and enjoy a private wine tasting in Beaujolais.
  • Visit Lyon, France's second city, renowned for its magnificent Gothic and Renaissance architecture and exquisite cuisine.
  • Savor the cuisine, red wines and beauty of Provence.
  •  Extend your Provence experience with the two-night Post-Program in Aix-en-Provence

Scenic transfer from Lyon to Annecy

In Annecy

  • Three nights in the deluxe Imperial Palace Hotel, located on picturesque Lac d'Annecy in the French Alps.
  • Welcome reception in the hotel.
  • Continental breakfast each morning.
  • Two dinners in the hotel.
  • Half-day tour of the picturesque old town highlights of Annecy.
  • Relaxing cruise on spectacular Lac d'Annecy.
  • Excursion by cable car to the summit of l'Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix to enjoy views of Mont Blanc, with lunch in a typical mountain restaurant.

Enhanced Travel Services

  • All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants who have purchased their air tickets through Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
  • All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, led by experienced, English-speaking local guides.
  • Gratuities for local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
  • Experienced Travel Director to accompany you throughout the travel program.
  • Hospitality desk aboard the ship and in the hotel.
  • Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.
  •  Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.