2019 River Cruises - May 2018

Paris SEINE Dijon FRANCE

Paris SEINE Dijon FRANCE N Cruise If you add the Paris extension, transfer from Paris to Lyon. Tournon Viviers RHÔNE Lyon Vienne RHÔNE Avignon Arles Nice Café Terrace painting, Arles Take a tour of Tournon Enjoy tasting local wines DAY DESTINATION 1-2 Avignon, France 3 Arles, France 4 Viviers, France 5 Tournon, France Cruise the Rhône River Vienne, France 6-8 Lyon, France 2019 LYON & PROVENCE 8 DAYS AVIGNON TO LYON Sail the scenic Rhône River through beautiful French countryside. Discover Roman ruins in Arles, admire the colorful fields of Provence and explore Beaujolais’s famed wine region. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this 8-day cruise. ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call • All onboard meals including regional specialties • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner • Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Culture Curriculum: Destination Performances; attend lectures on current affairs & the painters of Provence; sample Beaujolais wines; learn how to make fondant au chocolat • Unlimited free Wi-Fi • Port taxes & fees For a full list of included features and amenities, visit our website. JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS PALACE OF THE POPES. Inspired by conflicts in Rome, Pope Clement V moved the papal court to Avignon in 1309. He built the Gothicstyle Palace of the Popes, which was home to seven popes in as many decades. Today, it still overlooks Avignon — symbolic of a brief time when this river town was the cultural and religious center of the known world. ROMAN ARTIFACTS. The Roman Empire’s reach was enormous, and evidence of the Romans’ presence in France is everywhere. In Vienne, you will see the beautifully preserved Temple of Augustus & Livia, a Roman amphitheater and other structures. And in Arles, visit Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use today. 2019 CRUISE FARES VIKING LONGSHIPS MAR & APR MAY-SEP OCT & NOV CATEGORY BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM Standard (F) ,198 ,599 ,698 ,849 ,998 ,999 Standard (E) ,398 ,699 ,898 ,949 ,198 ,099 French Balcony (D) ,998 ,999 ,398 ,199 ,598 ,299 French Balcony (C) ,398 ,199 ,798 ,399 ,798 ,399 Veranda (B) ,798 ,399 ,198 ,599 ,998 ,499 Veranda (A) ,998 ,499 ,598 ,799 ,198 ,599 Veranda Suite (AA) ,998 ,999 ,798 ,399 ,198 ,099 Explorer Suite (ES) ,598 ,299 ,798 ,899 ,998 ,499 Prices shown reflect lowest fare by months listed; see website for all dates and prices. Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website for details. Ask about our cancel-for-any-reason travel protection plan—see page 73 for details. EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES French Riviera Burgundy’s Vineyards NEW Paris See website for details. SAMPLE OPTIONAL TOURS: • Charming Ardèche Visit France’s picturesque Ardèche River region & learn about the area’s renowned harvest of lavender • Timeless Town of Pérouges Stroll the cobbled streets of this medieval stone village & capture views of the French Alps For details on all of our optional tours, visit our website. 2019 AIR FARES GATEWAYS MAR & APR MAY-AUG SEP & OCT NOV Fly from most ,299 North American gateways. * 9 ,699 9 ,399 9 ,299 9 For Explorer and Veranda Suite guests, Business Class flights for just ,999 per person. *Air offers valid for all North American gateways except Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original ship/hotel date) plus all government taxes and fees. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 73. Save an additional 3.3% — just pay via electronic check. Ask for details. 44 vikingrivercruises.com Call a Viking Expert at 1-877-668-4546 or see your Travel Agent 45