Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles - Visit the Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater - Day 3
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - Visit 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 - famed wine cellars and Rhône wine region tasting
- Self-exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
- Photography of Pont Saint-Bénézet and countryside
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont Saint-Bénézet Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 4
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Explore Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Local Specialties tasting onboard
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage
Tain l'Hermitage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - Explore 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour - Survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill and explore Old Town
Optional Activities
- Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and along the rivers
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica - Day 7
Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône
Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mâconnais region - Learn about Chardonnay vineyards and wine tasting in medieval castle cellar
- Cheese Tasting onboard
- Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - Paris
Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - Immersive experience of Burgundy wine culture with wine tasting
Landmarks Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - Day 9
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles on foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny - Home of Claude Monet with charming residence and flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle - Called Normandy's Versailles with magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes onboard
- Pastry Demonstration onboard
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard - Historic castle ruins home of King Richard the Lionheart
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 10
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route - More than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day - The days before and after the Normandy landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur - Old seaside town
- Day 11
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches - Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian D-Day commemorative sites - Visit British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of Normandy traditions and culture - Brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial D-Day Museum Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 12
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen - Explore famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen - Medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Rouen Astronomical Clock - Day 13
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - Home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison - Home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles - Home to succession of French kings
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience the Seine river on foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk through ancient Paris - Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of Paris - Iconic sites of the City of Light
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Paris independently
- Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité - Day 15
Paris - Bordeaux
Paris - Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 16
Bordeaux - Pauillac
Bordeaux - Pauillac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard wine presentation by world-class sommelier - Bordeaux wines
- Guided Tour of Château de la Brède - Birthplace of Montesquieu with fortress-style castle and moat
- Guided Visit with wine tasting at local wine estate - Sauternes golden-yellow wine
Landmarks Château de la Brède - Day 17
Cussac Fort Médoc
Cussac Fort Médoc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- E-bike guided tour of Bordeaux's Médoc wine region vineyards
- Guided Tour of Margaux region - Beautiful château and wine tasting
- Scenic drive through Médoc wine country - Wine tasting featuring Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Landmarks Margaux - Day 18
Blaye - Bourg
Blaye - Bourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power walk through historic Citadel of Blaye with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Blaye - Local art gallery and wine tasting
- Panoramic drive on Route de la Corniche - Guided visit to Citadel of Blaye (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Bike ride from Blaye to Bourg with Adventure Host
- Walking Tour of Citadel of Bourg - Visit carriage museum
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Cognac - Learn how Fine Champagne of Cognac is made with Rémy Martin tasting
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Citadel of Bourg - Day 19
Libourne
Libourne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Saint-Émilion - Bordeaux wine-growing town with wine tasting
- Guided Tour of Saint-Émilion - Medieval village UNESCO World Heritage site
- Orientation Walking Tour of Libourne - 12th-century fortified town
- Onboard lecture about WWII - Hosted by history expert
Landmarks Saint-Émilion - Day 20
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry demonstration onboard while sailing to Bordeaux
- Bike ride along Bordeaux's river views of Les Quais with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Bordeaux - Stunning squares, avenues, and cathedral sights
- Day 21
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of La Cité du Vin - Bordeaux's iconic wine museum and cultural center
- Full-day Guided Tour of Arcachon - Seaside resort with 19th-century architecture, oysters and wine tasting
Landmarks La Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 22
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
