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Grand Seine & Rhône 2025

15 days
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From Paris to Arles
4.3 (32 reviews)

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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 - 162
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Les Andelys

    Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on the Seine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Château Gaillard
    • Hiking from the banks of the Seine to Château Gaillard
    • Guided bike tour through Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Château Gaillard
  4. Day 3

    Le Havre

    Le Havre
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Honfleur

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Le Havre
    • Guided bike tour through Le Havre
    Landmarks
    Honfleur Harbor
  5. Day 4

    Normandy

    Normandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to American D-Day beaches: Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, Omaha Beach, Longues-sur-Mer artillery battery, and Arromanches
    • Guided excursion to British and Canadian D-Day beaches: Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, Beny-sur-Mer Canadian cemetery, Courseulle WWII museum, and Arromanches
    • Full day excursion to Pays d'Auge region featuring apple cider, Calvados, and pommeau tastings
    • Guided excursion to Seine Museum in Caudebec-en-Caux
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Colleville-sur-Mer Cemetery
    Arromanches
    Gold Beach
    Juno Beach
    Pegasus Bridge
    Ranville Cemetery
  6. Day 5

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bonnemare Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Rouen including Joan of Arc Square, Medieval Quarter, and Great Clock
    • 'Tastes of Normandy' tour featuring chocolate, Norman cheese, and cider
    • Guided bike tour in Rouen
    Landmarks
    Bonnemare Castle
    Joan of Arc Square
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  7. Day 6

    Vernon

    Vernon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise around Vernon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided visit to Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny
    • Escorted tour of Château de Bizy and gardens
    • Guided bike tour through the French countryside
    Landmarks
    Claude Monet's House and Gardens
    Château de Bizy
  8. Day 7

    Auvers-sur-Oise / Paris

    Auvers-sur-Oise / Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Auberge Ravoux, Van Gogh's final home in Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Escorted tour of Château de Malmaison and gardens
    • Guided bike tour in Paris
    • Guided tour through Latin Quarter, Sorbonne University, and Luxembourg Gardens
    Landmarks
    Auberge Ravoux
    Château de Malmaison
    Latin Quarter
    Sorbonne University
    Luxembourg Gardens
  9. Day 8

    Paris to Dijon

    Paris to Dijon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train transfer from Paris to Dijon with luggage service

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Dijon
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  10. Day 9

    Chalon-sur-Saône / Tournus

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic sailing to Tournus

    Optional Activities

    • Guided historic city tour of Chalon-sur-Saône
    • Excursion to Beaune including Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune
    • Wine tasting of Mâconnais wines
    • Guided bike tour from Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus
    Landmarks
    Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune
  11. Day 10

    Tournus / Mâcon

    Tournus / Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise to Mâcon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournus and Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert
    • Visit to moated Château de Cormatin
    • Excursion to medieval village of Brancion
    • Guided bike tour from Tournus to Mâcon
    • Wine tasting with ship transfer to Mâcon
    Landmarks
    Abbey of Saint Philibert
    Château de Cormatin
    Brancion
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  12. Day 11

    Mâcon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

    Mâcon / Villefranche-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise to Villefranche-sur-Saône
    • Light lunch on Sun Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Mâcon including vineyards, museums, and historical sites
    • Excursion to Cluny Abbey
    • Guided tour of Royal Monastery of Brou
    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cluny Abbey
    Royal Monastery of Brou
  13. Day 12

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fourvière Hill and Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lyon including St. Jean district and traboules
    • Guided bike tour through Lyon
    • Vieux Lyon tasting tour featuring local delights
    • Guided bike tour along ViaRhôna bike route
    • Guided hike to Monastery at Mount Pipet
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    St. Jean District
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  14. Day 13

    Viviers / Grignan

    Viviers / Grignan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour through Viviers
    • Excursion to Grignan with truffle hunting experience
    • Scenic hike with views of Viviers
    • Guided historical tour of Viviers with costumed reenactors
    Landmarks
    Viviers
    Grignan
  15. Day 14

    Avignon / Arles

    Avignon / Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Avignon including Papal Palace and medieval walls
    • Regional tasting tour featuring macarons, cheese, wine, and tapenades in Avignon
    • Guided tour of Arles including Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheater
    • Guided bike tour to Roman ruins in Arles
    • Guided walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles with visit to Vincent van Gogh Foundation
    • Wellness guided bike tour through Arles
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Roman Amphitheater
    Vincent van Gogh Foundation
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  16. Day 15

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • AmaLyra
    AmaLyra
    After her launch, the AmaLyra quickly earned a "Best New River Cruise Ship" distinction in comfort and style. Perhaps it can be… Read more
    Built
    2009
    Guests
    144
    Crew
    45
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Staterooms
    73
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3350 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft

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    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.
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