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Discover Ticino: Italian Switzerland
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Vacations By Rail · Escorted rail & river cruise
Mont Blanc Express & Rhône Cruise
This rail and cruise vacation through France and Switzerland highlights the beauty of the Lake Geneva region and the luxurious 7-night river cruise on the Rhône.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Lausanne
London to Lake Geneva
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar via Paris to Lausanne, a five-star hotel on Lake Geneva.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal, Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Lausanne
Chateau de Chillon and a scenic lake cruise to Montreux
Boat ride across Lake Geneva to the 13th-century Chateau de Chillon for a guided tour, returning to Lausanne by coach.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3railovernight: Lausanne
Mont Blanc Express across the Alps to Chamonix
Train to Martigny to join the Mont Blanc Express through the Trient Valley and Gorge to Chamonix, with free time before returning to Lausanne.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
To Lyon, where we board our premium ship
Train via Geneva to Lyon, coach transfer to the waterfront to board the Amadeus Provence, with a welcome cocktail and first dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5railovernight: Ship
The steam-powered Train de l'Ardèche
Coach to Tournon St Jean to ride the historic 1891 Train de l'Ardèche through the Gorges du Doux, then rejoin the ship sailing to Avignon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6railovernight: Ship
Exploring Avignon, the "City of Popes"
Guided tour of Avignon aboard the Petit Train d'Avignon, including the Pope's Palace, with free time before setting sail for Arles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Arles and the Camargue Delta or Pont du Gard
Guided tour of Arles, then a choice of excursion to the Camargue Delta wetlands or the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ship
The Ardèche Gorge, "Europe's Grand Canyon"
Tour of the Ardeche Gorge including the Pont d'Arc, and a visit to the Lavender Museum near Le Pouzin before rejoining the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Ship
Touring the gastronomic city of Lyon
Guided tour of Lyon's UNESCO-listed Old Town with a praline tasting, then an afternoon cruising to Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Arrival in Beaune and Burgundy wine tasting
Coach excursion to Beaune for a sightseeing tour and winery tasting, followed by the captain's Gala dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11rail
Traveling home
Disembark in Lyon, rail to Paris and Eurostar back to London, with a light meal onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal
Included
- Escorted throughout by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 3 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard Amadeus Provence
- Excellent service onboard, complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Eurostar Plus First & Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Eurostar Light Meals
- Breakfast each day, 6 lunches, 9 dinners including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Swiss Half Fare Card, permitting 50% discounted fares on free days for rail, boat and most mountain railway journeys
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
