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Burgundy & Provence for Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2026

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From Arles to Chalon sur Saone
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of a city with red-roofed buildings by a blue river and hills.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arles
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
    • Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Live Jazz Band entertainment
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Old Town and Romanesque cathedral
    • Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Tournon - Vienne

    Tournon - Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Jazz entertainment onboard during sailing
    • Guided walk through Vienne including cathedral, Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle, and Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Vienne Jazz Festival at local bars and pubs
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill including Old Town exploration
    • Gypsy Jazz (Jazz Manouche) entertainment
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Place des Terreaux
  7. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars in Mâconnais region
    • Cheese tasting onboard
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône

    Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast

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