Trace the origins of civilization as you sail the Aegean Sea. Spend two days in Istanbul, a compelling blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Travel to the ruins of Troy, long steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore historic sites in Ephesus and experience the distinct character of the islands of Rhodes and Crete. Discover the architectural legacy of ancient Athens and the city’s charming port of Piraeus during an overnight stay.
Price Per Night: $517.79 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Avignon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Vienne, Tournon, Scenic Sailing: Rhône River, Lyon, Paris, Lyon, Paris, Vernon, La Roche-Guyon, Rouen, Scenic Sailing: Seine River, Normandy Beaches, Les Andelys, Paris, Paris (Le Pecq), Paris
Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast centuries-old vineyards and luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. Pay your respects at Normandy’s World War II beaches. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre—if you love everything français, this is for you: a 15-day journey that combines our popular Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruises into one tour de force.