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A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) 2026

12 days
From French Riviera to Paris
4.6 (234 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
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
  2. Day 2

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice with its narrow winding streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    French Riviera to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Avalon Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - discover Cezanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Crêpes lunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles - visit the Roman Amphitheater
    • Crêpes lunch onboard
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - visit the Palace of the Popes and ramparts

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape - wine cellars tasting in the Rhône wine region
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with included local culinary tastings
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon

    Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike through Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore medieval city with 16th-century castle
    • Pastry demonstration hosted by French chef onboard
    • French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournon
    Tournon Castle
  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host - over bridges and along river banks
    • Culinary Walk through Lyon - discover the gastronomic capital of France
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - explore Fourvière Hill with numerous churches and Old Town medieval alleyways
    • Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Fourvière Basilica
  9. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Wine tour of the Mâconnais region - learn about Chardonnay vineyards and wine production
    • Wine tasting in a medieval castle cellar
    • Cheese tasting onboard
  10. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - immersive interactive experience of Burgundy's wine culture
    • Wine tasting at Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through ancient Paris - featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris - iconic sites of the City of Light
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Montmartre
  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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