GRAND FRANCE (WAP2010)

Meals
Buffet breakfast (B) in Côte d'Azur; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements

Hotels


Côte d’Azur
Boscolo Plaza, Nice (SF)

Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Côte d’Azur, France. (Mon.) Welcome to France! Time at leisure to get acquainted with your new surroundings. This evening, an optional excursion to Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco is available.

Day 3:
Côte d’Azur–Arles (Embarkation). (Tue.) This morning, enjoy a guided stroll through the narrow winding streets of Nice’s OLD TOWN. After lunch, transfer by motorcoach to Arles in the Provence region, where you’ll board your river cruise vessel. Before dinner, meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (B,D)

Day 4:
Arles. (Wed.) On the northern tip of the Camargue, Arles is the capital of the Provence and was once known as the “Little Rome of Gaul.” See the church of St. Trophime; “Les Alyscamps,” the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road; and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. The “Foundation Vincent Van Gogh” is a tribute to the artist. (B,L,D)

Day 5:
Avignon. (Thu.) The fortified city of Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse region, the most picturesque part of Provence. Also referred to as the “City of Popes,” it was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century, and the city landscape is dominated by the grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. A photo of the bridge of the popular song is a must, and optional outings to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are available this afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
Cruising–Viviers. (Fri.) A leisurely morning on board to relax and enjoy the passing scenery as you glide gently by. The charming town of Viviers was developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL, and the OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B,L,D)

Day 7:
Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage–Vienne. (Sat.) The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the River Rhône and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Tournon, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins, is one of France’s oldest medieval cities. This afternoon, enjoy Vienne, another charming little town surrounded by steep hills. (B,L,D)

Day 8:
Lyon. (Sun.) Lyon is France’s second-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in
43 BC, the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. Survey the city from FOURVIÈRE HILL; explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways; Place Terraux, and beautiful Place Bellecour. Beaujolais is the wine of the region and wine connoisseurs will know that the grapes must be hand picked. Tradition dictates that the “Beaujolais Nouveau” is tasted for the first time on the third Thursday of November each year.(B,L,D)

Day 9:
Mâcon–Tournus–Chalon-sur-Saône. (Mon.) Wake up this morning on the River Saône in Mâcon, a city that plays an important part in the wine trade. There’s some free time for exploring after breakfast, then enjoy a short cruise to Tournus. Here the cloister of St. Philibert or the Burgundy Museum’s folklore collection, located in an old family mansion, are worth a visit. A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available. Before dinner, arrive in Chalon-sur-Saône. (B,L,D)

Day 10:
Chalon-sur-Saône (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Paris (Embarkation). (Tue.) After breakfast, say goodbye to your crew on the Avalon Scenery and head for Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Or area, which produces the Burgundy region’s finest vintages. Its most famous historical site, the HÔTEL-DIEU charity hospital, houses Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgement and is one of France’s architectural highlights. After lunch, continue north past the forest of Fontainebleau to Paris, the “City of Light,” where you board the Avalon Creativity docked on the River Seine. This evening, meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (B,D)

Day 11:
Paris. (Wed.) Paris’ famous sights are living history. Your included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife, including some of the world’s most famous cabaret shows. (B,L,D)

Day 12:
Paris–Conflans. (Thu.) After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning on the Sky Deck as your ship slips its moorings and glides gently down the Seine, passing through suburban Paris. This afternoon, dock at Conflans—and now the choice is yours: either join our guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, the quaint little town where Vincent Van Gogh lived and died, or the guided visit to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, which boasts a 14th-century château with views over the Seine Valley toward Paris, and whose town center has its roots in the 11th century. It is a lively market town with many boutiques and cafés in its pedestrian areas. (B,L,D)

Day 13:
Vernon. (Fri.) This morning, choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet’s house and stunning gardens at Giverny or a visit of Bizy Castle with its magnificent courtyard. There’s still time to stroll through this delightful city on your own before your ship departs for Rouen. Relax on board this afternoon or take your pick of a number of optional excursions on offer. (B,L,D)

Day 14:
Rouen. (Sat.) Rouen is the capital of Upper Normandy and an important commercial city. It is perhaps best known for its connection to Joan of Arc, who lived, was imprisoned, and burned at the stake in the marketplace of this town in 1431. Enjoy the guided walk through the medieval quarter with its half-timbered, glazed-tile houses, and the Gros Horloge, an intricate ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK dating back to the 16th century. The splendid gothic CATHEDRAL was once the tallest building in the world and the subject of a series of Claude Monet’s paintings. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own, or you can join an optional excursion to the pretty coastal town of Honfleur or to the busy port city of Le Havre with its contemporary architecture. (B,L,D)

Day 15:
Rouen. (Sun.) Make your choice today between an included excursion to the historic Normandy landing beaches—with poignant sites such as Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery—or a “Taste of Normandy” for a more in-depth look at this picturesque, mainly agricultural region. The most important products are dairy, apples, and grain. Camembert cheese is a specialty, as is Calvados, a strong alcoholic apple brandy. Thoroughbred horses are also reared here. This afternoon, we explore the Calvados region, famous for the apple brandy and cider. (B,L,D)

Day 16:
Les Andelys. (Mon.) The most dramatic sight along the Seine is imposing CHÂTEAU GAILLARD at Les Andelys. Built by England’s King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, the château is truly a masterpiece of Middle Ages military architecture. Explore on your own and enjoy this last day in France in this delightful small town. (B,L,D)

Day 17:
Paris (Disembarkation). (Tue.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/28/2010 - 4/13/2010	$4,029
4/11/2010 - 4/27/2010	$4,529
4/25/2010 - 5/11/2010	$4,829
5/9/2010 - 5/25/2010	$5,029
5/23/2010 - 6/8/2010	$5,129
6/6/2010 - 6/22/2010	$5,129
6/20/2010 - 7/6/2010	$5,029
7/4/2010 - 7/20/2010	$4,929
7/18/2010 - 8/3/2010	$4,929
8/1/2010 - 8/17/2010	$4,929
8/15/2010 - 8/31/2010	$4,929
8/29/2010 - 9/14/2010	$5,329
9/12/2010 - 9/28/2010	$5,329
9/26/2010 - 10/12/2010	$4,929
10/10/2010 - 10/26/2010	$4,829

City Highlights


Cruise:
Deluxe 14-night cruise from Arles to Chalon-sur-Saône in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Nice:
Orientation walk of Old Town

Arles:
Welcome reception; Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater

Avignon:
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes

Viviers:
Guided walk; visit the cathedral

Tournon:
Orientation walk

Lyon:
Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill

Beaune:
Orientation walk; Hôtel Dieu

Paris:
Guided sightseeing

Rouen:
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Cathedral; choice of excursion to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”

Vernon:
Choice of guided excursion to Giverny or Bizy Castle

Conflans:
Choice of guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or Saint-Germaine-en-Laye

Les Andelys:
Orientation; Château GaillardNotes:In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Ship
Avalon CreativityAvalon Scenery®

Price Details US
Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges: $196Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Nice.in single room $350, in twin room $220Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $440, in twin room $259Cruise-Only Option From $3,699Day 3 Arles (Embarkation) - Day 17 Paris (Disembarkation)Cruise-only option allows you to participate in just the river cruise portion of the vacation, removing the overnight stays at the beginning or end of the cruise itinerary. Ask your Travel Consultant for details at the time of booking.Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:Category / Decks / PriceB / Sapphire Deck / $998A / Sapphire Deck / $1,098P / Royal Deck / $1,298Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $2,398

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Receive 10% off the land portion of a 2010 air-inclusive Europe Globus or Cosmos vacation when paid in full by February 9, 2010

10% discount will apply only to the land portion.  Discount applies to each individual who’s full air + land payment is made by Feb. 9.  Excludes the Oberammergau Passion Play, Globus River Cruises and Egypt and Morocco trips.  Does not apply to any extra nights or custom tours.

Note:  Not combinable with other offers except Journeys Club, Q1 Alitalia air offer or Greek Cruise discount.  For groups, this offer can be combined with the normal group allowance (if passengers are booking live air) but not with the 1:10 allowance.  

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*Book a 2010 air-inclusive Europe Globus or Cosmos vacation and receive 10% off the land portion of the vacation when paid in full between January 11 and February 9, 2010 for travel between May 1 and December 31, 2010.  Certain government-imposed taxes and fees of up to $200, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10, are additional and must be paid by each traveler.  Offer not valid with any other offer except Journey's Club, Q1 Alitalia air offer and Greek River Cruise discounts and applies to new 2010 bookings only.  Offer not valid on Globus River Cruises or Oberammergau vacations.  Full cancellation penalties will apply.  Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.  Other restrictions may apply.

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Bucharest $611 (Alitalia)

Paris $626 (Alitalia)

Not combinable with other offers, except Journeys Club and the Avalon Waterways Q1 promotion.

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Booking Window:

January 6 through March 2, 2010

Travel Window:

January 1 through October 31, 2010

Disclaimer:

Special fares available on select 2010 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon air-inclusive Europe vacations only on Alitalia from applicable U.S. gateways to select European gateways, and are subject to availability in a designated class of service.  Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 6 and March 2, 2010 for travel between January 1 and October 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club or the Avalon Waterways $300 pp air offer.  Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings.  Full cancellation penalties will apply.  Due to limited availability, offer may be withdrawn at any time by the Globus family of brands and Alitalia.  Sample Alitalia fares shown are per-person, roundtrip low season, mid-week travel from New York (JFK), include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. For current prices, please see our web site.   Additional restrictions may apply.

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Note:  Egypt is NOT included as part of Europe for this promo. Discount will apply to individual members of groups.

Not combinable with any other offer other than the Journeys Club benefit, the Alitalia special fares and the 1:10 group allowance.  Combinable with the allowance on either block or live air

Booking Window:

January 6 through March 2, 2010

Travel Window:

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Disclaimer:

Book a 2010 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer.  Europe Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer.  Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 6 and March 2, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010.  Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit and Q1 Alitalia air offer.  Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings.  Offer reliant on space availability.  Full cancellation penalties will apply.  Additional restrictions may apply.  

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5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest

April 24, 2010

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6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna

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9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Amsterdam to Amsterdam

March 27, 2010

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The Legendary Danube | View itinerary

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*Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways/Globus River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after October 28, 2009 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

2010 River Cruises Plus Passion Play - Available as an Add-on To Several 2010 River Cruises

Atlas is proud to bring you the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play experience.

For this 2010 event, we will offer two extensions that are combinable with select 2010 river cruise vacations.

There is both a 3 night and a 4 night package. Below please find information on the 3 night package.

Cruise Extension WI, 3 nights

Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck, Austria. (Sun.) Transfers from Nuremberg port, Munich airport, or by scenic Railjet Train from Switzerland to Innsbruck are available. At 6 pm, meet your Avalon Host for a welcome briefing at the hotel.

Day 2 Innsbruck-Garmisch Area, Germany. (Mon.) Enjoy a morning sightseeing walk of Innsbruck with a Local Guide, and visit ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL and the HOFKIRCHE. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore Innsbruck on your own, or take an optional excursion to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens. A late-afternoon transfer will take you to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area for a 2-night stay. Meals: (B,D)

Day 3 Garmisch Area-Oberammergau. (Tue.) The morning is free to explore on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to visit one of King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castles. After an early lunch, transfer to Oberammergau for the highlight of the vacation: the original PASSION PLAY. Dinner will be served during intermission. A lateevening transfer will take you back to the Garmisch area. Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 4 Garmisch Area-Munich. (Wed.) This morning, depart for Germany’s lively city—Munich. Transfer to Munich Airport is available. If you are continuing on one of Avalon’s cruises starting in Nuremberg, an afternoon transfer will take you to your ship for embarkation. Meal: (B)

What’s Included:

Welcome Briefing

Services of a professional Avalon Host

Guided sightseeing in Innsbruck

Inside visit of St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche

Passion Play tickets

Meals: 3 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)

Superior Hotels:

Innsbruck: The Hilton Innsbruck

Garmisch Area: Hotel Alpenhof**

Note: Hotel accommodations are subject to change and are not guaranteed.

Priced from $2,140 per person land only, double occupancy Cruise Combinations

Cruise Extension WI—available weekly from May 16 - September 26, 2010

Combine the unforgettable Oberammergau Passion Play extension with one of the following river cruises, available on select departure dates

Save Up to $1,100 per couple on 2010 Greece Cruise and Tour Vacations

It might be easier to list things that can’t trace their origin to Greece. When you travel to Greece, the cradle of western civilization, you will come to understand how these lands could have inspired humanity’s greatest strides. Today, the energy of Athens stands in sharp contrast with the pristine tranquility of the Greek islands. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Greece Cruise & Tour Vacations are sure to capture your heart and engage your mind.

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Splendors of Greece & Turkey Cruise & Tour

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Three Continents Cruise & Tour

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Jewels of the Aegean Cruise & Tour

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Aegean Legends Cruise & Tour

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Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Tours

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

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