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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $6,550
Ship
A&K Athos
Relax aboard Athos, a charming vessel converted from an authentic wine barge, featuring bright cabins and a canopied sun deck. Take in the beauty of the Canal du Midi and “Petit Camargue,” visit Carcassonne, sample vermouth at Noilly Prat and explore Narbonne’s indoor market.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Athos.
The hub of onboard life is the salon, featuring a bar, sound system and assortment of CDs
Head to the partially covered sun deck for open-air dining
Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps 10 in five queen/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom
A crew of five keeps everything on board running smoothly
Meet in Béziers, then embark on charming Athos, converted from an authentic wine barge, moored in the port of Argeliers. Enjoy a welcome reception upon boarding.
Disembark for a guided walk through the medieval walled city of Carcassonne. Later in the day, after continuing your cruise along the historic canal, moor at La Croisade for the night.
Go ashore to visit the L'Oulibo cooperative for a tasting of organic olives and olive oils accompanied by a glass of wine. Visit the hilltop village of Minerve, site of a medieval Cathar fortress. Later, cruise to the quaint village of Capestang.
Enjoy a morning visit to a lively and colorful indoor market in Narbonne.
Visit the market town of Pézenas and view the uniquely striking architecture of the local mansions once owned by nobles of the Languedoc court. This afternoon, cruise to the lock staircase at Fonserannes.
Today, cruise through the estuaries of the "Petit Camargue,” a birdwatcher's paradise. Moor in the port at Marseillan to tour the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery and enjoy a tasting, and then return to your vessel for the Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
After breakfast on board, bid Athos adieu and disembark in Marseillan for your transfer back to Béziers.
From $6,550
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge Athos accommodates 10 guests among five en suite cabins. Stretching 100 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon and spacious sun deck. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
