We travel early morning and arrive in Lyon after breakfast. So perhaps a brief historical perspective of Lyon is an important starting point.

Lyon’s location is where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet and it has been appreciated at least since Roman times. In 43 BC one of Julius Ceasar’s lieutenants seeing the 2 river vantage point in that today’s Fourviere Hill commands, founded the Port of Lugdunum (Lyon). The City soon gre to become the starting point of the roman road systems, assuring that all roads would lead there. As a result, Lyon became the capital of Gaul and has become a hub of trade and cultural exchange ever since.

Many artists and artisans passed through Lyon on their way too and from Italy, with their influence plain to see through the many inspirational buildings. It is a stunning city with a huge reputation for gastronomic fare.

There are restaurants and eateries where ever you go in Lyon.

Following breakfast we were called for our excursion to travel to the beautiful wine are known as Beaujolais for its spectacular white wines.

We enjoy the travel through interesting country-side eventually coming to the small township, where we visit a small patisserie. Then we return to the bus and travel to a local winery where we undertake a tasting with cheese and 4 varieties of wine.

It is a beautiful old building.

The wines are pleasant but pricey.

We enjoy our time, the beautiful rolling countryside, the tasty, fruity wines. The history.

Back to the ship for a late lunch, then a rest before we head out and undertake a walking tour of this beautiful city.

We return fro dinner at 7.15pm, a special dinner with the senior members of the ship all present.