2019 River Cruises - May 2018

Paris SEINE FRANCE

Paris SEINE FRANCE SAÔNE N Cruise If you add the Paris extension, transfer from Paris to Lyon. Tournon Viviers Lyon Vienne RHÔNE Avignon Arles Explore Lyon Tour scenic Provence Visit a French pastry shop NEW 2019 RHÔNE EXPLORER 8 DAYS LYON-AVIGNON-LYON Follow the trade route of centuries past as you explore the beautiful French countryside along the Rhône River. Discover Roman ruins in Lyon and Vienne, and visit the celebrated wine-producing region on a tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This 8-day cruise encapsulates France’s bucolic charm. JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS SPECTACULAR GORGES OF ARDÈCHE. Between Tournon and Viviers, the banks along the left side of the Rhône open up onto a sweeping plain that stretches to the French Alps. On the right bank, thick limestone layers form steep cliffs and the river has carved deep gorges in the soft rock. A BRIDGE LIKE NO OTHER. Tournon is a charming walled city with an imposing castle, while Tain l’Hermitage is a tranquil wine village at the foot of the steep vine-clad hills. The two are connected by a bridge completed in 1849. Its design would later be used for the Brooklyn Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and many others. DAY DESTINATION 1 Lyon, France 2 Viviers, France 3 Arles, France 4 Avignon, France 5 Tournon, France 6 Vienne, France 7-8 Lyon, France EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES Paris Burgundy’s Vineyards NEW French Alps & Geneva NEW See website for details. 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. SAMPLE OPTIONAL TOURS: • Charming Ardèche Visit France’s picturesque Ardèche River region & learn about the area’s renowned harvest of lavender • Pont du Gard Aqueduct Witness one of the time’s most ambitious engineering projects, the magnificent three-tiered Roman structure built 2,000 years ago For details on all of our optional tours, visit our website. 2019 CRUISE FARES VIKING LONGSHIPS CATEGORY 2019 AIR FARES GATEWAYS BROCHURE FROM Fly from most ,699 North American gateways. * 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. JUN 2-FOR-1 FROM Standard (F) ,998 ,999 Standard (E) ,198 ,099 French Balcony (D) ,798 ,399 French Balcony (C) ,198 ,599 Veranda (B) ,598 ,799 Veranda (A) ,198 ,099 Veranda Suite (AA) ,198 ,599 Explorer Suite (ES) ,598 ,799 Prices shown reflect lowest fare by months listed; see website for all dates and prices. Prices are per person. Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Ask about our cancel-for-any-reason travel protection plan—see page 73 for details. JUN 46 vikingrivercruises.com Call a Viking Expert at 1-877-668-4546 or see your Travel Agent 47