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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2024|2025|2026 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Nice)

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  • Historic bridge with an ancient fortification in the background.
  • Colorful historic building with a tiled roof.
  • Vibrant historic building with patterned rooftops.
  • Stone church with arches and towers.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Landmarks
    Lyon
  2. Day 2

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Hospices de Beaune
    Beaune
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  3. Day 3

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Lyon
  4. Day 4

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    • Guided bike tour to Glun
    • Regional wine tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Glun
  5. Day 5

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers
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  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Classical concert in Avignon (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
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  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
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    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
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