Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d Azur Paris Macon Lyon Vienne Viviers Avignon Arles Nice

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1 Aging but Dangerous presents... Cruise in a group of aboard our privately owned 46-passenger ship Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d Azur Paris Macon Lyon Vienne Viviers Avignon Arles Nice 13 days from $ 5695 with international airfare from Minneapolis Saint Paul 12 days from $ 4495 River Cruise Tour only ITINERARY OVERVIEW OCTOBER 1, 2019 Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2-4 Paris, France Chassagne-Montrachet Macon Embark ship Port Macon Included Tours Paris Burgundy wine experience Day 5-7 Lyon Ports Lyon Vienne Included Tours Lyon Vienne IT S INCLUDED International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Accommodations for 2 nights at the Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar, 7 nights aboard the M/S Provence with wireless Internet access in all common areas and cabins, and 2 nights at the Boscolo Plaza Hotel or similar 26 meals: Daily breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners including 1 meal in a local restaurant and 1 light lunch in a chateau plus all onboard house beer, wine, and soft drinks 8 included tours with personal headsets and 6 Exclusive Discovery Series events French culture and language lesson French market experience Home-Hosted Visit Herbs de Provence presentation Bull farm visit Rhone American Cemetery visit Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive: These dedicated experts are with you and your group of travelers from beginning to end to provide insider s knowledge and the perspective that will enrich your experience Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers All port charges Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip an average of $306 Day 8-9 Viviers Avignon Ports Viviers Avignon Included Tours Viviers Avignon Optional Tour An Afternoon in Provence Day 10 Arles Port Arles Included Tour Arles Day Nice Disembark ship Port Nice Day 13 Nice Return to U.S. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS all with FREE Single Supplements Paris, France 3-night pre-trip from $745 Italian Riviera & the Cinque Terre 4-night post-trip from $1345 PLEASE MENTION THIS CODE WHEN BOOKING G

2 WHAT TO EXPECT Group Size This trip has a group size of travelers Pacing 13 days, with 7 nights aboard the M/S Provence, and 2 two-night hotel stays 1 day features a total of 6 hours of travel through the Burgundy countryside, utilizing 1 motorcoach Physical Requirements Walk 1-3 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them We reserve the right for Program Directors to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group s experience Terrain & Transportation Uneven walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions Travel by 46-passenger river cruiser and 49-seat coach Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary Climate Daytime temperatures range from F during cruising season June-August are the warmest months March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly DAY 1 Depart U.S. DAY 2 Paris, France Arrive in Paris today, where you ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Join your Program Director for a leisurely orientation walk in the area around your hotel. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers, including those from the Paris, France pre-trip extension, for a Welcome Drink and briefing before dinner on your own. Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar DAY 3 Paris Get to know the famed City of Lights this morning, starting with a panoramic tour that includes the Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame. Then, observe daily life in Paris during a walking tour of one of the city s residential neighborhoods. The afternoon is yours to pursue your own interests. This evening, join your fellow travelers at a brasserie for a distinctly Parisian Welcome Dinner. YOUR ITINERARY Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. B,D Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar DAY 4 Paris Chassagne-Montrachet Macon Embark ship Spend the day traveling by motorcoach through the renowned province of Burgundy, departing Paris after breakfast first for Chassagne-Montrachet, then Macon. En route, get an introduction to this exceptional country and brush up on your conversational French during an Exclusive Discovery Series culture and language lesson. Near noontime, stop along the way to visit a local chateau to learn more about this region s specialty varietal and enjoy a light lunch. Begin the second half of your overland journey with a scenic ride along Burgundy s Route des Vins (Wine Road), arriving in Macon late afternoon, and embarking your ship. This evening, savor your first onboard dinner. DAY 5 Macon Lyon Begin cruising along the Saône River to Lyon early this morning, enjoying a relaxing start to the day as you soak in the passing riverside scenery. Arrive after lunch and disembark for a tour of historic Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following your tour, explore Lyon s delights on your own, from its modern restaurants to its medieval ramparts. This evening, gather for a Welcome Drink, followed by your Captain s Welcome Dinner. DAY 6 Lyon Start the day with an Exclusive Discovery Series French market experience, which takes place both onboard and off. First, explore a local market in Lyon, then return to the ship to learn more about and sample regional specialties, including the many kinds of French bread.

3 The afternoon is yours to continue discovering Lyon on your own, prior to dinner onboard this evening. DAY 7 Lyon Vienne Home- Hosted Visit As you cruise the scenic Rhône along the way to Viviers, you ll stop in historicallyrich Vienne for an included walking tour. This small town has its roots in Gallo-Roman times, and following your tour, you ll have free time to explore its ancient ruins and narrow, cobblestone alleyways on your own. Or, join your Program Director in a game of Petanque a local pastime akin to horseshoes. After lunch onboard, get to know a French family during an Exclusive Discovery Series Home-Hosted Visit. Continue sailing towards Viviers this evening. DAY 8 Viviers Avignon Arrive in Viviers, the gateway to Provence, early this morning. Get a closer look at this charming town during a walking tour, followed by free time to explore on your own. Begin cruising towards Avignon this afternoon, passing through a lovely stretch of the Ardeche region, a backdrop of a rugged, natural landscape. You ll also learn about Herbs de Provence and its use in the legendary foods associated with this region during an Exclusive Discovery Series event. Dock in Avignon tonight. DAY 9 Avignon Optional Afternoon in Provence Captain s Farewell Dinner Marvel at Avignon, known as the City of Popes, on a morning walking tour. For most of the 14th century, the popes left the turmoil of Rome and installed themselves in this calm possession of the Catholic Church. Enjoy a guided exploration of the impressive Papal Palace during your tour. Please Note: A full exploration of the Papal Palace requires climbing more than 200 steps. The latter part of the day is yours to make your own discoveries. Or, join an optional Afternoon in Provence to visit Provencal village of Les Baux-de- Provence and the Carrieres de Lumieres. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for the Captain s Farewell Dinner. DAY 10 Arles Bull farm visit In the early morning hours, begin cruising to Arles. Arrive after breakfast and set off on a walking tour of the town beloved by Vincent van Gogh and one of the most distinctive locales in enchanting Provence. Then, head into the Camargue region Europe s largest delta, a dramatic landscape caught between land and sea for an exclusive Discovery Series visit to a bull farm. The keepers of this land are its gardians, akin to our cowboys, and you ll experience what daily life is like for these down-to-earth and hospitable people. DAY 11 Arles Disembark ship Nice Conclude the river cruise portion of your trip this morning, disembarking after breakfasting to travel through scenic Provence to Nice on the Cote d Azur (French Riviera). En route, stop in Draguignan for an exclusive Discovery Series visit to the Rhone American Cemetery, set on twelve acres outside the city. Today, 861 American soldiers are buried at the memorial site. Continue on to Nice, arriving in the mid-afternoon. B Boscolo Plaza Hotel or similar DAY 12 Nice Set off on a morning discovery walk of Nice, the Cote d Azur s premier Riviera resort town, with your Program Director. Take in the city s unique, seaside spirit as you stroll Vieux Nice (Old Town) and the Promenade des Anglais. The rest of the day is yours to pursue your own interests. Gather with your fellow travelers this evening for a farewell toast, then enjoy an independent dinner. B Boscolo Plaza Hotel or similar DAY 13 Nice Return to U.S. This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or continue your discoveries with the Nice, France or Italian Rivieria & the Cinque Terre post-trip extensions. B

4 PRE-TRIP EXTENSION Paris, France 3 nights from $ 745 FREE Single Supplement IT'S INCLUDED Accommodations for 3 nights Daily breakfasts Included tour with personal headsets: Montmartre 3-day Paris Metro pass Dedicated services of a local Program Director Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers All transfers FEATURED HOTEL DAY 1 Depart U.S. DAY 2 Paris, France Watch our extension video at Arrive in Paris and join your Program Director for a vicinity walk of the neighborhood around your hotel. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink. Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar ITINERARY DAY 4 Paris Optional Giverny tour The day is yours to explore Paris on your own. Or, join an optional morning excursion to Giverny to see the lovely countryside that inspired Monet. OPTIONAL TOUR: $85 per person B Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar DAY 5 Paris Millennium Hotel Paris Opera Paris France First Class Set in the heart of Paris Right Bank, close to its famous opera house, the Millennium Hotel Paris Opera features a bar, restaurant, and library. Each of its 163 rooms includes complimentary wireless Internet access, TV fridge, and private bath with hair dryer. DAY 3 Paris Experience one of Paris most famous and lively districts, Montmartre, this morning arriving via the city s Metro. Spend some time on your included walking tour exploring the charming streets of this romantic neighborhood. Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours to pursue the museums, shopping, or cafes that suit your interest. B Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar Enjoy another day to discover Paris at your own pace. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and begin your main trip. B This extension may not be available on all departures. Additional taxes and fees apply. Ask your Travel Counselor for details. Paris, France is a post-trip extension on the reverse Nice to Paris itinerary.

5 POST-TRIP EXTENSION Italian Riviera & the Cinque Terre 4 nights from $ 1345 FREE Single Supplement IT'S INCLUDED Accommodations for 4 nights Daily breakfasts Included tours with personal headsets: Portofino Cinque Terre Dedicated services of a local Program Director ITINERARY Cinque Terre, Italy Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers All transfers FEATURED HOTEL Best Western Hotel Regina Elena Santa Margherita Ligure Italy First Class Conveniently located on the shoreline of the Ligurian Sea, the Best Western Hotel features a private beach with restaurant and bar, as well as a rooftop terrace with swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Each air-conditioned room includes wireless Internet access, TV, safe, minibar, and private bath with hair dryer. DAY 1 Nice Santa Margherita Ligure Depart Nice after breakfast on your main trip for Santa Margherita Ligure, arriving in time for lunch on your own. The afternoon is yours, and you can join your Program Director this evening for an orientation walk of the area around your hotel. Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar DAY 2 Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino After breakfast, you ll enjoy a walking tour of Santa Margherita Ligure before embarking on a boat ride to Portofino, one of the gems of the Italian Riviera. B Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar DAY 3 Santa Margherita Ligure Cinque Terre National Park After breakfast, depart for an included tour of Cinque Terre National Park on foot and by local train. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. B Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar DAY 4 Santa Margherita Ligure Optional Genoa tour Take advantage of a full day to savor the delights of the Italian Riviera according to your own interests. Or, join us today for an optional tour of Genoa, where an expert local guide will lead us through picturesque streets on a walking tour of the city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink followed by dinner on your own. OPTIONAL TOUR: $115 per person B Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar DAY 5 Santa Margherita Ligure Return to U.S. B This extension may not be available on all departures. Additional taxes and fees apply. Ask your Travel Counselor for details. Italian Riviera & the Cinque Terre is a pre-trip extension on the reverse Nice to Paris itinerary.

6 M/S PROVENCE UPPER DECK MAIN DECK LOWER DECK JACUZZI SUN DECK WHEEL HOUSE UPPER DECK DINING ROOM BAR REC. HALL PANORAMIC GAME LOUNGE R ROOM MAIN DECK LOWER DECK CABIN CATEGORIES A B R RESTROOM C Registry: France Width: 31 ft. Length: 292 ft. Passenger capacity: 46 Crew/Nationality: 14 crew/international Decks: 3 Number of cabins: 27 all outside Elevator: No CABIN FEATURES 205 to 210-sq.-ft. non-smoking outside cabins, plus a balcony in select cabins Two stationary twin beds Private bath with shower, hair dryer, shampoo & soap Individual heating & air conditioning controls Flat-screen color TV & radio, including CNN & movies In-room safe

7 WATCH VIDEOS & FILMS ONLINE Learn more about Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d Azur TRIP EXPERIENCE TRIP ITINERARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Watch travelers meet a local vintner and taste a sampling of his wines. Get more information about your detailed itinerary, like optional tours, exclusive Discovery Series events, and more. Learn why Jean Pierre Enguix thinks Lyon is one of the best places we visit on this River Cruise Tour. Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d Azur DECK A Main Deck (Provence) (Top Deck w/balcony) $5395 B Lower Deck $4795 C (Lower Deck w/window) $4495 Good Buy Plan The earlier you pay, the more you save Here s how you ll save with our exclusive Good Buy Plan: Months That You Pay in Full Prior to Your Final Payment Due Date (90 days prior to your departure date) Guarantee Your Price and Receive: Good Buy Plan Savings: 9 months 7.5% $375 8 months 6% $300 Depart from: OCTOBER 1, 2019 Minneapolis Saint Paul International $1200 Additional departure cities are available. Call for details. 7 months 5% $250 6 months 4% $200 5 months 3% $150 Deposit: $500 per person. Single Supplement: $595. Single accommodations are limited. To avoid the single supplement, ask about our Roommate Matching Service. 4 months through final payment due date $50 off $50 Good Buy Plan savings is calculated based on total reservation cost For more information, visit GOVERNMENT TAXES AND FEES The following government taxes and fees are now included in your airfare price. Government and other authority taxes and fees: September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (maximum charge per trip $5.00 USD oneway, $10.00 USD round trip). A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) of up to $18 per passenger. Federal Domestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.70 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (defined as a takeoff and a landing). U.S. or International Departure and Arrival Charges of up to $200 USD may apply depending on itinerary. On select itineraries that include the purchase of a pre- and/or post-trip extension, U.S. or international departure and arrival charges of up to $300 USD may apply. Call for details. Standard Terms & Conditions can be found on the web at Reservations & Information: Call Toll-Free: Press 2 PLEASE MENTION THIS CODE WHEN BOOKING G CST