About Wine Lovers French River Cruise Plus Paris

STI has taken the best way to see Europe, aboard an intimate and luxurious river vessel that gives us “up close and personal” access not only to the most famous historic sights, but also the smaller towns and villages along the way. Our unique cruise is accompanied by a distinguished wine authority will offer instruction on how to differentiate between a truly great, an average, and an everyday “table wine” and also will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated. Special wine tastings will show us what to look for in a good wine—from color and bouquet to “legs” and finish. Visit the Chardonnay area, home to the popular varietal of the same name and learn about the strict tradition of the Beaujolais Nouveau. A special French dinner, for which each wine has been carefully chosen to complement the dish, will teach us the rules of food and wine pairing, and for the chocolate lover, how about a wine and chocolate pairing experience? An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!

Guided sightseeing acquaints us with Paris and Nice, while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers takes us into the heart of this beautiful country.

By the end of this memorable cruise, we hope you’ll return home with happy memories of the sights, sounds and an enriched knowledge of some of Europe’s famous wines, as well as a number of new friends with the same interests and experience to share forever.

Inclusive Features of Our Wine Tasting River Cruise:

• Cruise - Deluxe, 7-night cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles in a River View Stateroom with Hotel-Style beds (not bunks, murphy’s or sleeping bags!)
• Paris (2 Nights) - Guided sightseeing with optional cabaret show
• Beaune - Orientation walk and Burgundy wine tasting
• Chalon-sur-Saône – Welcome reception
• Mâcon - Guided walking tour
• Lyon - Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill
• Tournon - Orientation walk
• Viviers - Orientation walk
• Avignon - Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes
• Arles - Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater
• Nice (Overnight) - Orientation walk of Old Town

WHAT MAKES THIS THE PERFECT TRIP FOR SINGLE WINE LOVERS?

• Affordable Price for Your Own Stateroom!
• Most Meals Included and All Shared with other Singles, not Alone
  (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
  Buffet breakfast daily (B) in Paris and Nice; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, welcome dinner, and Captain’s dinner
• Special French Wine Pairing Dinner
• Wine Tastings with Distinguished Wine Authority; Learn about French Chardonnay, Beaujolais Nouveau, Burgundy and more
• Wine & Chocolate Pairing
• Complimentary Wine from Europe’s most Famous Wine Regions with Every Dinner on the Cruise
• Complimentary Beer and Soft Drinks with Every Dinner on the Cruise
• Optional Excursions for Varied Interests
• Wine Tastings with Distinguished Wine Authority
• More Time at Leisure vs. Time Spent on a Bus
• Special Attention from Experienced, Professional Singles Travel Director*
• Company of Other Singles with Similar Interests and Zest for Life
• Private Members Only Chat for this Tour – Plan your Trip and Make New Friends!

*Minimum of 20 guests required. If no director, a guest will be designated as an “STI Ambassador” to coordinate the first day's activities.

Inclusive features are subject to revision at the discretion of STI. In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motor coach. Ages listed are not meant as a restriction, but are simply used as a guideline. Singles Travel International does not guarantee the number of guests, ages or ratios.