RCL Excursion Booklet 2018 aw

Lyon
Camargue
Macon
French Revolution destroyed
most of the Abbey in 1798
but the remains still suggest
its size and glory and the site
offers prestigious heritage, with
pleasant gardens and a museum.
Lyon city tour
The city of Lyon is shaped by
two great rivers, the Saône and
the Rhône, and watched over
by the Fourvière – the hill that
prays. Between these two rivers
we discover the heart of the
city, celebrated as the French
capital of gastronomy, with an
exhaustive list of sights to see
and some beautifully preserved
historic areas recognised by
Unesco world heritage.
Mâcon walking tour
With its canal tile rooftops
and pastel coloured buildings,
the town of Mâcon, the most
southerly town in Burgundy,
has a distinct Mediterranean air
about it. Once home to the poet
Lamartine, it’s a pleasant place to
pass some time and our walking
tour will show you the best views
and the main sights.
The Camargue
This coach trip winds through
the romantic wetlands of
the Camargue, which extend
between the Grand and the
Petit Rhône. One of the last
quiet oases in France, it is famed
throughout the world for the
stunning white horses, black bulls
and pink flamingos.
Tournus walking tour
Tucked away in the southeast
corner of Burgundy, this
delightful town is filled with
alleyways and ancient buildings
that are great for exploring.
Highlights include a superb abbey
which dates back to the 10th
century, and Hôtel Dieu, the old
hospital and apothecary.
Vienne walking tour
The town of Vienne made its
mark in Roman times when it
became an important city; it is
still home to some beautifully
preserved remains, including an
obelisk and an amphitheatre,
which you can see on our walking
tour, along with a number of
medieval buildings and important
religious monuments.
Our Superb Range of Excursions – Extended Fleet
Lamego
Castelo Rodrigo
MS Douro Spirit
Castelo Rodrigo
Castelo Rodrigo is among the 12
historic villages in Portugal and
has landmark status. From its
elevated position we can enjoy
panoramic views as we walk
around the village, taking in the
medieval walls, the church, the
cistern and the palace ruins.
City tour of Lamego
This elegant city is filled with
Renaissance and baroque
mansions, and tucked away in
an 18th century palace is one
of Portugal’s best regional
museums which we see during
our visit. It includes huge 16th
century Flemish tapestries
depicting mythological scenes
and works by the great 16th
century Portuguese artist Grão
Vasco showing the Creation,
Annunciation, Visitation, and
Circumcision.
Guimarães
This well preserved town is often
referred to as the birthplace of
Portugal. With the consistent
use of traditional building
materials and techniques,
it exemplifies Portuguese
architecture from the 15th to the
19th century, and is a beautiful
place to explore on foot.
For excursion prices please see page 18
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