Musical Interludes - Noble Caledonia

Palais des Papes, Avignon
from the Uzes area. Continue to historic Uzes, a gem of a town with a
captivating history and some imposing and very beautiful buildings
including the castle of the Ducs d’Uzes. Moor overnight in Avignon.
Day 4 Avignon. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast from our mooring in Avignon.
Enclosed by medieval walls, this great City of the Popes boasts a number of
splendid museums, churches and palaces. Our morning guided tour will
include the Palais des Papes, one of the wonders of Provence, the Cathedral
and famous Pont Benezet. Relax this afternoon as we sail north to Vienne.
This evening join London Festival Opera for a highlight performance of
Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’ in costume.
Day 5 Vienne & Lyon. A restful morning cruising to the fine Roman town of
Vienne, beautifully located in the Rhone Valley and surrounded by hills. This
afternoon we will visit the temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman theatre,
and the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of St Maurice. Return to the ship as
we continue to the imposing city and gastronomic capital of Lyon where the
Rhone and Saone meet.
Day 6 Lyon & Macon. This morning we explore Lyon, a 2000 year old city
and UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our tour we will travel up Fourviere
Hill where we will see Vieux Lyon stretching along the right bank of the
Saone with its districts of St. Jean, St. Paul and St. Georges. Continue to the
Musee des Beaux Art (Museum of Fine Arts), one of the largest French and
European museums. Located in the heart of Lyon, it is found in a magnificent
building dating from the 17th century. Cruise north this afternoon for Macon.
Day 7 Cluny & Beaune. Today we will drive to Cluny and see the famous
monastery which was the centre for the reformed spiritual renewal of
Western monasticism in the 10th and 11th centuries. Rejoin the ship in
Tournus before sailing to Chalon sur Saone during lunch. From our mooring
we will take a tour to Beaune and visit the world-famous 15th century
Hospices de Beaune, with its remarkably decorated roof, gallery, kitchen and
a well-preserved idea of how the beds would have looked in the Grand Salle
des Malades. Beaune is a blend of cobbled streets, medieval half-timbered
houses, flowered squares and gardens. After our Farewell Dinner join London
Festival Opera in the lounge for their finale performance ’A Night at the
French Opera’.
Day 8 Chalon sur Saone to London. Disembark after breakfast and transfer
to Lyon or Geneva airport for the return scheduled flight to London.
BOOK BEFORE 30 NOVEMBER 2012
& SAVE UP TO £500 PER PERSON
Prices per person
Based on double occupancy Tour Code: RCREOPER13
CAT CABIN DESCRIPTION BROCHURE PRICE SPECIAL OFFER PRICE
1 Main deck aft twin £2095 £1895
2 Main deck twin £2295 £1995
3 Upper deck twin £2595 £2195
4 Upper deck suite £2995 £2495
1 For sole use £3195 £2995
2 For sole use £3595 £3295
Lyon
Colourful Provence
Included in your
cruise:
● Economy class return scheduled air travel
from London
● Airport assistance at check-in
● Seven nights aboard the MS Rembrandt on
full board
● Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner
● Shore excursions
● Entrance fees
● Local guides
● Services of a Cruise Director
● Tour manager
● Guest speaker
● Three performances by London Festival
Opera
● Transfers
● Port taxes and airport taxes
● Gratuities
Not included: Travel insurance.
* The 17th October departure operates in the reverse
direction, from Arles to Chalon Sur Saone. Itinerary
available on request.
N.B Ports subject to change. Water levels may affect
itinerary.
Cluny Abbey
The Pont du Gard
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