'Le Phénicien' - Canal du Rhône Sète & Rhône River
European Canal Barge Cruises
Delightful ‘Le Phénicien’ floats lazily along the waterways of the Camargue, meandering its way through the Languedoc wine region. Observe the daily lives of residents, and visit a ranch to see local cowboys tend to their horses and bulls. Visit the medieval clifftop village of Les Baux-de-Provence and Pont du Gard, the famed ancient Roman aqueduct. Taste award-winning wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape and explore the historic Palais des Papes in Avignon.
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Day 1
Meet in Avignon and transfer to ‘Le Phénicien.’ Enjoy a welcome reception, followed by your first gourmet dinner on board.
Le Phénicien
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
In Avignon, visit the Palais des Papes that served as a fortress as well as a palace. With walls that are 13 feet thick in some places and defensive towers reaching to 165 feet, the Palais des Papes remains a symbol of the time when Avignon was the fortified center of the Christian world. Then, visit one of the best cellars of Chteauneuf-du-Pape for a guided visit and wine tasting.
Le Phénicien
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
After breakfast, cruise to historic Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for a guided excursion to the Pont du Gard. This masterpiece of Roman engineering is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an informative museum showcasing the historic significance of the magnificent tri-level aqueduct. Back aboard, ‘Le Phénicien’ passes through the 36-foot-high lock at Beaucaire en route to Aramon, where a lively game of pétanque awaits.
Le Phénicien
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Today, visit medieval Les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically set atop a rocky plateau of the Alpilles.
Le Phénicien
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
An unforgettable cruise takes you to the Roman city of Arles, the "open-air museum" of Provence. Join your guide to explore the haunts of Vincent van Gogh, who painted a myriad of canvases here in 1888.
Le Phénicien
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Cruise to the Camargue this morning, heading east on the Canal du Rhône Sète that links the Petit Rhône with the étangs (inland seas) dotting the Mediterranean coast. Moor in the quiet village of Gallician before visiting a prestigious manade (ranch), where local cowboys on white horses demonstrate how they tend their herds of bulls. Gather tonight for a farewell dinner to mark your last evening on board 'Le Phénicien.'
Le Phénicien
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
After breakfast, disembark in Aigues-Mortes and transfer to Nîmes, where your journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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At Abercrombie & Kent, we strive at every turn to redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our approach combines singular service — such as a private passage by road and lake through the Andes, or a maximum group size of only 12 guests on each Galápagos shore excursion — with insider-access opportunities unlike any you have experienced before. A&K lets you discover Machu Picchu through the eyes of its former resident archaeologist, and introduces you to Incan culture firsthand, through an exclusive meeting with a Incan family.
In these and myriad other ways, Abercrombie & Kent consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty — and no A&K journey is complete without that extra, unexpected "and" that makes your experience unique and unforgettable. Choose from a Luxury Small Group Journey, the finest group travel experience in the world; a Connections Journey, which combines A&K’s renowned service with unbeatable value; A Marco Polo Journey to an exotic locale or local festival; a private Signature Series itinerary; or a custom Tailor Made luxury journey created just for you. When it comes to discovering the world, the possibilities are endless.
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