Cruise Plus & Scenic Riviercruise - 2022

102 Scenic°

Tastes of Southern France

Shop with a chef, Avignon

Awaken your senses This cruise will set your senses ablaze with the myriad of flavours, scents and experiences on offer. The South of France is famous around the globe for its beautiful countryside, amazing architecture and of course its delicious cuisine. This incredible Scenic cruise will focus on the best culinary highlights this region has to offer, from the finest wines of Beaujolais to the gastronomic capital of Lyon.

Gastronomic Delights Sophisticated, refined andmagnificent are just three words used to describe the food of Michelin star Chef Didier Goiffon and tonight you will relish in a tasty offering as Chef Didier comes on board to prepare a dish of what is considered the most delicious chicken in the world, Bresse Chicken.

a prestigious wine estate, before tasting its wines. Meals:B.L.D Day 5 Tain L’Hermitage fce Freechoice: Surrounded by sloping vineyards,walk through this quaint town and sample local Côtes du Rhône wines, or perhaps take a guidedwalking tour of Tournon,with the opportunity to see the village’s grand château up close. Alternatively, join an e-Bike excursion along the banks of the Rhône. Enrich: Once the doors have closed to the public, you’re invited to an exclusive interactiveworkshop at the Valrhona Cité du Chocolate

Alternatively, explore the artistic heritage of Arles. Meals:B.L.D Day 7 Avignon fce Freechoice: Visit the hilltop village of Gordes, home to the stunning Sénanque Abbey, or Shopwith a chef at a local foodmarket and cook up a storm in Scenic Culinaire. Alternatively, take an excursion to Pont du Gard, or drive through olive groves and vineyards for a walking tour of the town of Les Baux, stopping to taste the produce of a local olive farm. Enrich: Enjoy a truly unforgettable experience at the prestigious Palais des Papes,where the GrandTinel Roomwill be the setting for an exclusive classical concert. Meals:B.L.D Day 8 Viviers f Enjoy a walking tour of Viviers, where you will be treated to an organ recital. Freechoice: Explore the Ard che National Park and immerse yourself in the caverne du Pont-d’Arc Museum, or witness the

11 Day Cruise

Lyon > Lyon

Day 1 UK > Lyon

Day 3 Mâcon fc Freechoice: Visit the famous wine-growing region of Beaujolais andmeet a local vintner to sample some of his best vintages, or visit the restaurant of the acclaimed chef,Georges Blanc for a cooking demonstration. Alternatively, Shopwith a chef on a guided visit to a local foodmarket, before visiting Scenic Culinaire. In the evening,we’ll welcome Chef Didier Goiffon and his teamon board to cook Bresse Chicken. Meals:B.L.D Day 4 Chalon-sur-Saône f Freechoice: Explore the small town of Beaune in the Burgundy region and visit a local mustard producer to learn the history of this flavourful condiment. Alternatively, take a tour of Beaune, including les Hospices de Beaune, a former hospital dating back to theMiddle-Ages, or tour

Fly to Lyon fromone of up to 16 UK regional airports. If you’d prefer not to fly,why not take advantage of our No-Fly option at no extra cost?Travel Standard Premier Class from St. Pancras International to Paris ‡ and onwards to Lyon. This evening, raise your glass to the cruise ahead at your welcome reception. Meals:D Day 2 Lyon > Tournus fc Freechoice: Meet a local truffle farmer and their specially trained dog, before enjoying a tasting of their delicious produce, or visit an organic goat cheese farmand learn about open air farming whilst enjoying a tasting. Alternatively, learn about the traditional craftsmanship of barrel making with a local cooper. Meals:B.L.D

museum. Meals:B.L.D Day 6 Avignon fc

Freechoice: Embark on a walking tour of Avignon, including the Palais des Papes, or sample the celebratedwines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a Côtes du Rhône vineyard.