Travel Dates
Departing 14th Aug 2019
Package Provider: Croisi
Package Type: Package
Region: Europe
Duration: 12 Nights
From Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence.
This tour combines the highlights of Spain's Basque Country with exploration of San Sebastian and Bilbao combined with free leisure time to discover Barcelona and its many renowned landmarks.
Your Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
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Charming Provence – Barge cruise itinerary
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Date |
Itinerary |
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16 Aug 19 |
Avignon – Sete Transfer by coach from Avignon to Sète. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. |
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17 Aug 19 |
Sete We'll leave on an excursion of the Etang De Thau and visit the Etang de Thau Museum, where you'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen, The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France. |
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18 Aug 19 |
Sete - Palavas - Les - Flots We'll spend the morning cruising towards Palavas-Les-Flots and by late morning. This afternoon, we'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. We'll travel by wagon and take part in a bull sorting. Tonight, take advantage of some free time and discover the spa resort of Palavas-Les-Flots, whose rich identity reaches back for more than three centuries. |
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19 Aug 19 |
Palavas - Les - Flots - Aigues - Mortes We'll spend the morning cruising on the Rhône à Sète Canal to Aigues-Mortes, arriving at the end of the morning. This afternoon, join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes. This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes. We'll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. |
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20 Aug 19 |
Aigues - Mortes - Gallician We'll spend the morning cruising towards Gallician before setting out on an excursion this afternoon to the Camargue. Then you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Saint-Marie-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. |
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21 Aug 19 |
Gallician - Arles We'll spend the morning cruising towards Arles and travel on both the Rhône à Sète and Rhône canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles and discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner. |
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22 Aug 19 |
Arles Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. |
Basque Country Highlights itinerary
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Date |
Itinerary |
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22 Aug 19 |
Barcelona Arrive at Barcelona Airport where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring this vibrant city. Hotel: Barcelona Center or similar |
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23 Aug 19 |
Barcelona Bilbao After breakfast, make your way to the train station for the morning journey to Bilbao. Spend the rest of the day discovering this vibrant town. Stroll down the narrow streets in the old quarter and maybe try some Pintxos, a Basque version of tapas. Hotel: Hotel Abando or similar (B) |
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24 Aug 19 |
Bilbao After breakfast you will learn how to make Pintxos with a professional Basque chef and taste your creations with a variety of wines. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy exploring Bilbao’s artistic side by visiting the Guggenheim Museum. Hotel Abando or similar (B) |
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25 Aug 19 |
Bilbao – San Sebastian After breakfast, make your way to the bus station for the journey to San Sebastian and discover the city at your own pace. Take a walk along La Concha Beach or visit the old town, filled with Baroque and Gothic Churches. Hotel: Hoteel Palacio de Aiete or similar (B) |
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26 Aug 19 |
San Sebastian – Barcelona Take in San Sebastian's sites, gastronomy and culture before making your way this afternoon to the train station for the onward journey back to Barcelona where the remainder of the day and your final night are at leisure. Hotel: Barcelona Center or similar (B) |
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27 Aug 19 |
Barcelona Tour ends after breakfast at your hotel. (B) |
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