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Cruise in a group of 38-45 aboard our privately owned 46-passenger ship Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d’Azur Paris • Macon • Lyon • Vienne • Viviers • Avignon • Arles • ITINERARY OVERVIEW OCTOBER 1, 2019 $ $ 13 days from 5695 12 days from 4495 with international airfare River Cruise Tour only Day 1 • Depart U.S. from Minneapolis–Saint Paul Day 2-4 • Paris, • Chassagne-Montrachet • Macon Embark ship Port Macon Included Tours Paris • Burgundy wine experience

Day 5-7 • Lyon Ports Lyon • Vienne Included Tours Lyon • Vienne

Day 8-9 • Viviers • Avignon Ports Viviers • Avignon Included Tours Viviers • Avignon Optional Tour An Afternoon in IT’S INCLUDED Provence International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Day 10 • Arles Port Arles Accommodations for 2 nights at the Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar, 7 nights Arles aboard the M/S Provence with wireless Internet access in all common areas and cabins, Included Tour and 2 nights at the Boscolo Plaza Hotel or similar Day 11-12 • Nice Daily breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners—including 1 meal in a local restaurant 26 meals: Disembark ship and 1 light lunch in a chateau—plus all onboard house beer, wine, and soft drinks Port Nice 8 included tours with personal headsets and 6 Exclusive Discovery Series events— French culture and language lesson • French market experience • Home-Hosted Visit Day 13 • Nice • Return to U.S. • Herbs de Provence presentation • Bull farm visit • Rhone American Cemetery visit

Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive: These dedicated OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS experts are with you and your group of 38-45 travelers from beginning to end to provide all with FREE Single Supplements insider’s knowledge and the perspective that will enrich your experience Paris, France Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers 3-night pre-trip from $745 All port charges Italian Riviera & the Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips Cinque Terre 4-night post-trip from $1345 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip—an average of $306

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Group Size • Not accessible for travelers using • Travel by 46-passenger river • This trip has a group size wheelchairs or scooters cruiser and 49-seat coach of 38-45 travelers • Travelers using walkers, crutches, or • Changes in water-level depths may other mobility aids must travel with require adjustments to your itinerary Pacing a companion who can assist them • 13 days, with 7 nights aboard the M/S • We reserve the right for Program Climate Provence, and 2 two-night hotel stays Directors to restrict participation, • Daytime temperatures range from • 1 day features a total of 6 hours or in some circumstances send 50-90°F during cruising season of travel through the Burgundy travelers home, if their limitations • June-August are the warmest months impact the group’s experience countryside, utilizing 1 motorcoach • March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly Physical Requirements Terrain & Transportation • Walk 1-3 miles unassisted and • Uneven walking surfaces, including participate in 2-3 hours of physical unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and activities each day, including stairs cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Depart U.S. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. DAY 5 Macon • Lyon B,D—Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar Begin cruising along the Saône River DAY 2 Paris, France to Lyon early this morning, enjoying a Arrive in Paris today, where you’ll DAY 4 Paris • Chassagne-Montrachet • relaxing start to the day as you soak in be met at the airport and transferred Macon • Embark ship the passing riverside scenery. to your hotel. Join your Program Spend the day traveling by motorcoach Arrive after lunch and disembark for a Director for a leisurely orientation through the renowned province of tour of historic Lyon, a UNESCO World walk in the area around your hotel. Burgundy, departing Paris after breakfast Heritage Site. Following your tour, This evening, gather with your fellow first for Chassagne-Montrachet, then explore Lyon’s delights on your own, travelers, including those from the Paris, Macon. En route, get an introduction to from its modern restaurants to its France pre-trip extension, for a Welcome this exceptional country and brush up medieval ramparts. Drink and briefing before dinner on your on your conversational French during an own. Exclusive Discovery Series culture and This evening, gather for a Welcome Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar language lesson. Drink, followed by your Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Near noontime, stop along the way to DAY 3 Paris B,L,D—M/S Provence visit a local chateau to learn more about Get to know the famed “City of Lights” this region’s specialty varietal and enjoy DAY 6 Lyon this morning, starting with a panoramic a light lunch. tour that includes the Champs-Elysees, Start the day with an Exclusive Begin the second half of your overland Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame. Then, Discovery Series French market journey with a scenic ride along observe daily life in Paris during experience, which takes place both Burgundy’s Route des Vins (Wine Road), a walking tour of one of the city’s onboard and off. First, explore a local arriving in Macon late afternoon, and residential neighborhoods. market in Lyon, then return to the ship embarking your ship. This evening, to learn more about—and sample— The afternoon is yours to pursue your savor your first onboard dinner. regional specialties, including the many own interests. This evening, join your B,L,D—M/S Provence kinds of French bread. fellow travelers at a brasserie for a distinctly Parisian Welcome Dinner.

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

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$ 3 nights from 745 FREE Single Supplement

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Accommodations for 3 nights Daily breakfasts Included tour with personal headsets: Montmartre 3-day Paris Metro pass Watch our extension video at www.gct.com/ron-paris Dedicated services of a local Program Director Gratuities for local guides and ITINERARY motorcoach drivers DAY 1 Depart U.S. DAY 4 Paris • Optional Giverny tour All transfers The day is yours to explore Paris on your DAY 2 Paris, France own. Or, join an optional morning excur- FEATURED HOTEL Arrive in Paris and join your Program sion to Giverny to see the lovely country- Director for a vicinity walk of the neigh- side that inspired Monet. borhood around your hotel. This evening, OPTIONAL TOUR: $85 per person gather with your fellow travelers for a B—Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar Welcome Drink. Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar DAY 5 Paris DAY 3 Paris Enjoy another day to discover Paris at your own pace. This evening, meet your fellow Experience one of Paris’ most famous Millennium Hotel Paris Opera • travelers and begin your main trip. Paris France and lively districts, Montmartre, this B First Class morning arriving via the city’s Metro. Spend some time on your included walking Set in the heart of Paris’ Right tour exploring the charming streets of Bank, close to its famous opera this romantic neighborhood. Afterwards, house, the Millennium Hotel Paris the rest of the day is yours to pursue the Opera features a bar, restaurant, museums, shopping, or cafes that suit and library. Each of its 163 rooms your interest. includes complimentary wireless Internet access, TV fridge, and B—Millennium Hotel Paris Opera or similar private bath with hair dryer.

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.

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$ 4 nights from 1345 FREE Single Supplement

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Accommodations for 4 nights Daily breakfasts Included tours with personal headsets: Portofino • Cinque Terre Cinque Terre, Dedicated services of a local Program Director ITINERARY Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers DAY 1 Nice • Santa Margherita Ligure by local train. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Depart Nice after breakfast on your main All transfers trip for Santa Margherita Ligure, arriving B—Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar FEATURED HOTEL in time for lunch on your own. The afternoon is yours, and you can join DAY 4 Santa Margherita Ligure • your Program Director this evening for Optional tour an orientation walk of the area around Take advantage of a full day to savor the your hotel. delights of the Italian Riviera according Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar to your own interests. Or, join us today for an optional tour of Genoa, where an DAY 2 Santa Margherita Ligure • expert local guide will lead us through Portofino picturesque streets on a walking tour of Best Western Hotel Regina the city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a walking Elena • Santa Margherita for a Farewell Drink followed by dinner on Ligure Italy tour of Santa Margherita Ligure before your own. First Class embarking on a boat ride to Portofino, one of the gems of the Italian Riviera. OPTIONAL TOUR: $115 per person Conveniently located on the B—Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar B—Best Western Hotel Regina Elena or similar shoreline of the Ligurian Sea, the Best Western Hotel features a DAY 5 Santa Margherita Ligure • Return private beach with restaurant and DAY 3 Santa Margherita Ligure • Cinque to U.S. bar, as well as a rooftop terrace Terre National Park B with swimming pool and Jacuzzi. After breakfast, depart for an included tour Each air-conditioned room of Cinque Terre National Park on foot and includes wireless Internet access, TV, safe, minibar, and private bath with hair dryer.

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.

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UPPER DECK

MAIN DECK

LOWER DECK

SUN DECK WHEEL JACUZZI HOUSE

UPPER DECK

7 5 3 1 DINING ROOM BAR REC. HALL PANORAMIC 8 6 4 2 GAME LOUNGE R ROOM MAIN DECK

23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9

22 20 18 16 14 12 10

LOWER DECK

Registry: France Passenger Number of cabins: CABIN CATEGORIES Width: 31 ft. capacity: 46 27—all outside A B C Length: 292 ft. Crew/Nationality: Elevator: No 14 crew/International R RESTROOM Decks: 3

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

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TRIP EXPERIENCE TRIP ITINERARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Watch travelers meet a local vintner Get more information about your Learn why Jean Pierre Enguix thinks and taste a sampling of his wines. detailed itinerary, like optional Lyon is one of the best places we tours, exclusive Discovery Series visit on this River Cruise Tour. events, and more.

Cruising Burgundy & Good Buy Plan The earlier you pay, the more you save Provence to the Cote d’Azur Here’s how you’ll save with our exclusive Good Buy Plan: RIVER CRUISE TOUR WITH ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE DECK Months That You Pay in Full Prior to Guarantee Good Buy Prices shown below include our Lower Deck C Cabin Your Final Payment Your Price Plan A Main Deck (Provence) (Top Deck w/balcony) $5395 Due Date (90 days prior to your departure date) and Receive: Savings: B Lower Deck $4795 9 months 7.5% $375 C (Lower Deck w/window) $4495 8 months 6% $300

Depart from: OCTOBER 1, 2019 7 months 5% $250 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International $1200 6 months 4% $200 Additional departure cities are available. Call for details. 5 months 3% $150

4 months through final payment due date $50 off $50 Deposit: $500 per person. Single Supplement: $595. Single accommodations are limited. To avoid the Good Buy Plan savings is calculated based on total reservation cost single supplement, ask about our Roommate Matching Service. For more information, visit www.gct.com/gbd

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 one- way, $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 interna- tional departure and arrival charges of up to $300 USD may apply. Call for details. Standard Terms & Conditions can be found on the web at www.gct.com/tc.

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