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The epitome of Europe River Cruising PARIS TO BURGUNDY & PROVENCE Personally hosted by PAULA AXMAN

April 6-17, 2019

Let’s Cruise Together! Tain l’Hermitage, where you’ll go on a guided walk of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins Join me on a wondrous river cruise through beautiful and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Continue your river France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some Palace of the Popes - the largest gothic fortress in the hidden gems too! world. On the Rhône River sits Arles, France - famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century This France river cruise adventure begins in style with two Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to overnights in Paris—one of the world’s most romantic and this day. vibrant cities! The City of Light has Notre Dame Cathedral, End this historical and delightful river cruise through the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant France with an overnight stay on the picturesque French glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. A city Riviera, also known as the Côte d’Azur. Explore this tour will show you all the must-see sights and you’ll have captivating area and relax along the remarkably blue water free time to bask in the lavish cafés and perhaps attend a of the Mediterranean Sea. famous cabaret show. As a special included Please Go Away™ Vacations Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, sits at the junction of FAREWELL FEATURE BONUS for our experience of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of France we will enjoy the principality of Monaco “plus” medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular a 3-course farewell dinner with wine while in Monaco. Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, you’ll find the twin cities of Tournon and Paula Axman

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 Reserve on this special river cruise experience prior to expiration of early reservations savings promotion and receive a special group savings of $750.00 per person savings “or” waiver of single supplement charges of up to $2,474.00. What a great opportunity for single travelers “plus” everyone else.

 In addition, all members of this Please Go Away™ Vacations select cruise group will receive prepaid gratuities valued at a minimum of $128.00 per person “plus” two free drink vouchers.

 Journeys Club members will receive an additional savings of $175 or $200 per person.

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SPECIAL NOTE: Reserve now for maximum savings before any deadlines expire. If you are uncertain if you qualify please ask when you reserve. By reserving now before deadlines expire you maximize your savings. At the same time you are protected by Please Go Away™ Vacations exclusive “no cost” 100% RESERVATION DEPOSIT REFUND GUARANTEE that allows you to cancel “for any reason” until the 100% refund date shown later in this brochure and receive a prompt 100% cash refund directly from our offices., less $250.00 per person non-refundable amount. After that date you are protected through the conclusion of the cruise “for covered reasons” by the provided travel protection. Your Daily Itinerary markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 1 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO PARIS Depart the U.S. and board our overnight flight en route to DAY 8 TOURNON/TAIN L’HERMITAGE A Rendezvous Paris. with Castle Views and Vineyards. Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon - one of DAY 2 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and and the “City of Light,” where romance fills the air! the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Explore the pale- stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided DAY 3 PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases -The Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its City of Lights Truly Shines. Join a Guided City Tour Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra EVENING CRUISE TO AVIGNON (Breakfast, Lunch, Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées. Spend your Dinner) free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or DAY 9 AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. Consider Provence. Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes. sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Tertre. (Breakfast) Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of DAY 4 PARIS–DIJON–BEAUNE–ST. JEAN DE LOSNE the Rhône wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for (EMBARKATION)–SEURRE Take a High-Speed Train the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. Visit the to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet. today home of Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. EVENING Judgment and is one of France’s architectural highlights. CRUISE TO ARLES, (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) This afternoon, travel to St. Jean de Losne to board your Suite Ship® and enjoy a brief evening cruise to Seurre. DAY 10 ARLES Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN SEURRE Lights. (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman DAY 5 SEURRE–MACON Wine and Cheese on the Amphitheater in this visually stunning city that inspired Stunning Saône. Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to the works of Vincent van Gogh. Consider a Guided Mâcon along the majestic Saône River. Consider a Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, (Cathedral of Images) to immerse yourself in a truly or to the Castle of Cormatin. Later, enjoy a delicious unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old Cheese Tasting on board your ship. Enjoy live quarries of Val d’Enfer. Take advantage of any free time entertainment while sailing for Trévoux this evening. remaining with a stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX wine, to relax and watch the world go by. OVERNIGHT (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DOCKING IN ARLES. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6 LYON Adventures in Food and Wine in the DAY 11 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–CÔTE D’AZUR Gastronomy Capital of France. Sail for lovely Lyon this After breakfast, a comfortable motor coach ride takes you morning. Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon to the Côte d’Azur for a last night in France. Also known from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll as the French Riviera, the Côte d’Azur stretches along also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the Italian alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed border, and is synonymous with prestige and beauty. fountain of Place des Terreaux. Spend free time riding a Tonight you will enjoy a SPECIAL PLEASE GO bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and AWAY™ VACATIONS BONUS FEATURE: THE along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers GRACE, GLAMOUR & GLITTER OF MONACO AT meet. Later on board your ship, be our guest for a WWII NIGHT “PLUS” AN INCLUDED 3-COURSE DINNER & French Resistance Lecture, and enjoy live WITH WINE. (Breakfast, Special FEATURE Farewell entertainment after dinner. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN Dinner) LYON (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) DAY 12 CÔTE D’AZUR Your vacation ends with DAY 7 LYON French Food and Wine - La Vie En Rose breakfast this morning. Our select group will be in Lyon. Enjoy a free day in Lyon, or choose a Guided transferred to the airport for our return flight home. As Optional Culinary Walk through the city to discover why it you fly high above the clouds you will have time to reflect is known as the gastronomic capital of France! Your day on all the wonderful experiences and locations you have is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest enjoy. (Breakfast) city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce More Special Bonuses & Important Info for another departure city is better for you and/or your friends/family, we’ll calculate and arrange your PLEASE GO AWAY™ VACATIONS preferred flights. The identity of specific carrier(s) Travelers used, which may include a code-share flight, will be

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In the alternative, individual travelers may arrange √ Every person reserving with Please Go Away™ their own air transportation that properly coincides Vacations will receive the following special bonuses with arrival and departure requirements of the to make your experience more memorable: specific tour departure. If done, appropriate √ Special “Burgundy-Provence Party” while on cruise, reduction from indicated total tour cost will be in just for Please Go Away™ Vacations tour members. place. Any luggage charges assessed by airlines are required by the airlines to be paid individually as √ Throughout the entire travel experience with a part of the check-in procedure, and are not included minimum of 15 tour members. In addition, in the indicated pricing of this tour. Price also professional local guides will be featured for all includes all sightseeing described, meals, travel sightseeing providing necessary in depth protections, etc. as described in this brochure. 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The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships®, the Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Tapestry II, and Avalon Tranquility II, the Poetry II features two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. With 200 square feet, Panorama SuitesSM are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include an alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro.

INCLUDED AMENITIES available throughout the day √ Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, shade Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows √ awnings, & outdoor deck game area √ Non-smoking staterooms & ship interior √ Convenient Elevator Service √ Elegant, contemporary design √ Outside viewing deck √ Headsets for guided shore excursions in Europe √ English-speaking friendly crew, staff & professional √ Sightseeing with Expert Local Guides Cruise Director √ Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages √ Onboard lectures, activities & entertainment (service fee applies) √ Sky Deck whirlpool √ Complimentary computer use in public areas √ Hair salon √ Complimentary Wi-Fi access √ Biking excursions available in Amsterdam and Breisach √ Onboard Adventure Center with active gear, bikes, √ Light lunch & casual dinner in the Panorama Bistro Nordic walking sticks, watercraft & maps √ Behind-the-scenes galley tour √ Avalon Choice® cruising experience √ Nordic walking sticks available onboard for Choice of Leisurely, Traditional or Independent √ complimentary check-out sightseeing pace options √ Flat screen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & Onshore & Onboard experiences with regional customs, √ over 100 free movie options cultures & tastings with local artisans, experts & entertainers √ Delectable petite portions of regional specialties, with wines, in the Panorama Bistro √ Onboard assistance is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise √ Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, including decaf options √ Sky Deck game area √ State-of-the-art fitness center √ Well-stocked library with books, cards, and board games √ Full-size closet mirror Complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit, and cookies √

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 $750.00 per person special (All inclusive prices - deduct early reservation savings) group savings! CATEGORY E:  Up to $2,474.00 “Single Deluxe Stateroom - Water Level Windows $6,857.00 ppdo

Supplement” waiver CATEGORY D: savings (group savings not Deluxe Stateroom - Water Level Windows $7,084.00 ppdo applicable!) CATEGORY B:  $128.00 per person prepaid Panorama Suite - French Balcony $8,079.00 ppdo gratuities! CATEGORY A:  Two “free” drink vouchers! Panorama Suite - French Balcony $8,150.00 ppdo