Lyon to Avignon – 3 Night Short Stay Package
3 Night Avignon Short Stay Package
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The city of Avignon leaves a big impression where culture and history converge in the west of Provence. Its medieval streets and historic buildings inspire, with both the Palais des Papes Cathedral and Pont d’Avignon worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status. Spend time in Avignon and enjoy it’s storied architecture, medieval villages, its endless panoramas featuring rolling hills filled with lavender or experience a creative city known for arts, culture, theatre, cinema, museums and more!
Inclusions
- 3 nights’ accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Avignon – View Departure Dates and Package Prices
- Includes breakfast daily
- Full day guided tour of Luberon with an English speaking driver guide – View Package Itinerary
- Return first-class high speed train transfers from Lyon to Avignon
- Return hotel and train station transfers in Lyon and Avignon
| Hotel | Twin | Triple | Single | Quad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Night Lyon to Avignon Short Stay Package Depart Monday 18 September 2023 | Package | 1,645 | - | 2,155 | - |
| Extra Night* | - | - | - | - | |
| 3 Night Lyon to Avignon Short Stay Package Depart Monday 25 September 2023 | Package | 1,645 | - | 2,155 | - |
| Extra Night* | - | - | - | - | |
| 3 Night Lyon to Avignon Short Stay Package Depart Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Package | 1,645 | - | 2,155 | - |
| Extra Night* | - | - | - | - | |
| 3 Night Lyon to Avignon Short Stay Package Depart Monday 2 October 2023 | Package | 1,645 | - | 2,155 | - |
| Extra Night* | - | - | - | - | |
Short Stay Packages
Q. Can I book a date that is not listed on the Sportsnet Holidays website?
A. Yes, a different date can be selected, however your booking will be made on request with the operator. Please note that some sightseeing experiences may not be available on the requested date.
Q. Are there minimum numbers required for the short stay packages?
A. Minimum numbers are required for a short stay package to proceed. Please speak to your expert consultant for further details.
Q. Are meals included in the short stay packages?
A. Breakfast daily is included in all short stay packages. All other meals will be at your own expense.
Q. Are sightseeing experiences / entrance fees included on the days at leisure?
A. No. Sightseeing experiences or sightseeing entrance fees are not included on a day at leisure and will be at your own expense.
Q. Which hotel am I staying at as part of the short stay package?
A. Your hotel will be confirmed at a later time however it will be a 4 star hotel.
Q. Can I remove any items from the short stay packages?
A. No. The package must be purchased as is.
Exclusive French Experiences / Sightseeing Day Tours
Q. Can I book a sightseeing tour for any date of my choosing?
A. Sightseeing experiences featured in selected ticket and accommodation packages are based on set departure dates. Other dates can be booked however are subject to availability. Please note that some experiences or tours may not operate 7 days a week.
Q. Are there minimum numbers required for sightseeing experiences?
A. Some experiences or tours may require minimum numbers for the sightseeing experience to proceed. Please speak to your expert consultant for further details.
Q. Are transfers included to and from a sightseeing experience / tour?
A. If as listed an inclusion, transfers will be provided, otherwise you will be required to make your own way to and from the departure point.
Day 1
Pick-up at your hotel in Lyon and transfer to the train station before your morning high speed train transfer to Avignon. Transfer to your hotel in Avignon and check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2
Spend the day in the villages of Luberon, known for its rocky limestone hills, olive groves, forested valleys and enchanting hilltop villages. You will visit the impressive Gordes, a compact hilltop town at the foot of the Vaucluse Mountains, one of the most beautiful villages in France. After you have spent time exploring the charming villages of Luberon, head to Roussillon ochre trail and take a walk in canyons streaked in yellow, orange and red hues. Head back to Avignon at the end of the day and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B)
Day 3
Day at leisure. You may choose to discover the Popes’ Palace, which is where the popes resided between 1309-1377. Palais des Papes is the largest Gothic palace in the world, which makes its completion in 20 years all the more impressive (however the famous bridge in Avignon, which is not too far away, is a whole other story). Plenty of the original architecture and wall art is still intact in the Palace and you can also enjoy a stroll in the lovely rose garden during your visit. (B)
Day 4
Check-out of the hotel and enjoy the morning at leisure. Transfer to the train station and high speed train to Lyon. Upon arrival, be transferred to your Lyon hotel. (B)