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

10 days
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From Arles to Paris
4.5 (2 reviews)
  • Aerial view of a historic city with a prominent cathedral.
  • Panoramic view of a city with historic architecture.
  • Historic building with colorful tiled roofs.
  • Symmetrical historic building with courtyard and French flag.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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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  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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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  10. 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
  11. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
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  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
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  • Delmer5.0•September 2019
    The river cruise on Avalon was excellent in every way. Included tours were great, guides were knowledgeable and...
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  • Marvin4.0•May 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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