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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris for Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2025

10 days
From Arles to Paris
4.5
2 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Arles to Avignon

    Arles to Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - Learn Van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
    • Live Jazz Band entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Le Café Van Gogh for wine
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Le Café Van Gogh
  3. Day 3

    Avignon to Tournon

    Avignon to Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon and Palace of the Popes
    • Guided Visit to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
    • Guided Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  4. Day 4

    Tournon to Sainte-Colombe

    Tournon to Sainte-Colombe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon and 16th-century castle
    • Jazz entertainment onboard while sailing to Vienne
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vienne including cathedral, Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle, and Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Vienne Jazz Festival performances at local bars and pubs
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Vienne Cathedral
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
  5. Day 5

    Sainte-Colombe to Lyon

    Sainte-Colombe to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill, Old Town, and Place des Terreaux
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Place des Terreaux
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon to Tournus

    Lyon to Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Pérouges medieval walled town
    • Gypsy Jazz (Jazz Manouche) entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Pérouges
  7. Day 7

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mâconnais region Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine-tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese tasting onboard
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais region
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune
    Landmarks
    Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital
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  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk of ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites including Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
    • Visit exhibits at the Louvre
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Museum
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
    Opéra Garnier
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.5
  • 4.6

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    September 13th, 2019
    The river cruise on Avalon was excellent in every way. Included tours were great, guides were knowledgeable and...
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  • M
    May 28th, 2018
    More wine tours. More time in Lyon. Several small towns not worth the time. Maybe a mixer at the beginning to meet...
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    Traveled in May 2018

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