the riverboat, take an excursion to Roussillon in the Luberon region of Provence. Color is what Roussillon is all about – red, yellow and brown ochre cliffs... lush green pines... fields of purple lavender... a vivid blue sky. Sitting in the middle of one of the world’s largest deposits of ochre – used to make pigments for paints – Roussillon is surrounded by richly colored cliffs and quarries which blaze against the azure Provençal sky. Their deep hues are echoed in the ochre facades of the houses, enhanced by brightly painted doors and shutters, and in the village’s colorful maze of winding pathways, streets and squares. Not far away is Abbaye de Sénanque, whose striking Romanesque abbey church has stood since the 12th century; on your visit, you’ll see its arched cloisters and – depending on the time of year – the lavender fields tended by the monks who still live in this ancient retreat. Tonight, your riverboat sets off for Viviers. Meals BLD
8. M MEDIEVAL VIVIERS / CRUISING THE RHÔNE The little walled city of Viviers, nestled between the banks of the Rhône and the hills beyond, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns you’ll ever visit. It’s easy to gather a sense of what life was like nearly a thousand years ago as you stroll through Viviers’ ancient streets, dominated by its 12th-century
cathedral, on a walking tour; its authenticity will delight you! As ms Swiss Emerald winds its way from the dreamy landscapes of Provence to return to ancient towns like Tournon-sur-Rhône and Tain-l’Hermitage, you might consider just how much life this river has seen – and how special it is to slow down and savor it all... while you enjoy your riverboat’s many amenities. Meals BLD
9. M TOURNON / VALENCE COOKING SCHOOL Begin the day with a walking tour of Tournon-sur-Rhône, with its 16th-century Grand Pont, followed by some time at leisure. After lunch aboard ship, journey to Valence to visit an award-winning restaurant and cooking school for a cooking demonstration featuring local cuisine... along with tastings of olive oil, cheeses, chocolate, wine and other regional favorites that have been making mouths water for centuries. Please join us for the Captain’s farewell reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
10. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Lyon, France. Disembark ms Swiss Emerald in Lyon; fly home anytime. A transfer from the riverboat to Lyon Airport is included; allow 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Single prices start at 40% over the double price; please inquire at time of booking or visit www.tauck. com for complete single pricing, additional 8-Day Cruise-Only price categories, and up-to-the-minute space availability. Cruise will be aboard ms Swiss Emerald; ask at time of booking.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with dinner aboard ship, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air, in coach or business, for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability).
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each destination.
Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise, or about our Cruise Protection Product.
See page 150 for riverboat deck plans.
*Note: Cruises of Aug 28 and Sep 4 will stay at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris on nights 1 and 2.
88 Date Cruise to timeless towns like Tain-l’Hermitage along the upper reaches of the Rhône
8-DAY CRUISE-ONLY FROM $3,690 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
10 DAYS FROM $4,490 PLUS AIRFARE (9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
8-DAY
CRUISE- ONLY
Cruise Price Per Person MS Swiss Emerald
DATE M CAT 1 M CAT 1 M CAT 2 M CAT 3 M CAT 4 M CAT 5 M CAT 6
Aug 3 $3690 $4490 $4740 $5340 $5640 $6240 $6940 Aug 28* $4190 $4990 $5240 $5840 $6140 $6740 $7440 Sep 4* $4490 $5290 $5540 $6140 $6440 $7040 $7740 Sep 11 $4490 $5290 $5540 $6140 $6440 $7040 $7740 Oct 6 $4490 $5290 $5540 $6140 $6440 $7040 $7740 Oct 13 $4190 $4990 $5240 $5840 $6140 $6740 $7440 Oct 20 $3690 $4490 $4740 $5340 $5640 $6240 $6940
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