Côte d'Azur to Paris river cruise with flights

A scenic ten-night river cruise with two hotel stays, guided tours, flights and transfers.

The 'trip of a lifetime' phrase is used all too readily, but on this occasion, we think it's entirely appropriate. Who says you have to fly half way around the world to take a dream holiday? Here's an amazing tailor-made break that's practically on your doorstep.

This ten-night Avalon French river cruise begins with a short flight from London Heathrow to Nice on the French Riviera. You'll transfer to the four-star Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel (famously overlooking the Formula One racetrack) for a night's stay with breakfast. Next, you'll travel to the Port St Louis region in Provence, where you'll board your smart and stylish river cruise ship.

Over the next seven nights, you'll sail through the Provence and Burgundy regions of France, stopping along the way to take in highlights such as the city of Avignon, the town of Viviers, Lyon and the city of Macon. Prepare to take hundreds of photographs of the stunning scenery, open countryside and quaint French towns and villages. During your cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers, you'll enjoy 15 guided tours and excursions, evening piano entertainment in the bar and full-board accommodation - which also includes alcohol and soft drinks.

Finally, you'll arrive in Paris, where you'll transfer to the four-star Pullman Paris Montparnasse hotel for two nights bed and breakfast in the stunning and romantic setting of the City of Light. Your Parisian city break also includes a guided sightseeing tour.

Every aspect of this ten-night break has been carefully organised to ensure you get the most from each destination. With two high-end hotel stays, private return door-to-door transfers from your home to the airport (within 75 miles of Heathrow), tours and excursions, full-board on the ship and flights included; this luxurious break is perfect for lovers of beautiful scenery, delicious French food and fine wine.