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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) 2026

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From Paris to French Riviera
4.6 (236 reviews)
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris independently - shopping, strolling, or café dining
  3. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Lunch of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Giverny (Monet's Home and Gardens)
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles with Adventure Host
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard Castle Ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    • Traditional French Lunch with Crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Chateau des Tourelles
  4. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike Ride Along the River with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  5. Day 4

    Normandy

    Normandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII Landing Beaches
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian Commemorative Sites
    • Guided Tour of Normandy Traditions with Brandy Tasting in Calvados

    Optional Activities

    • Live Entertainment Onboard
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  6. Day 5

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen
    Astronomical Clock, Rouen
  7. Day 6

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike Ride Along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  8. Day 7

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine River Walk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk of Ancient Paris (Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter)
    • Guided City Tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Paris
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  9. Day 8

    Paris - Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Paris - Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with Wine Tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
  10. Day 9

    Tournus

    Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Tournus with Local Guide
    • Cheese Tasting Onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay Wine Cellar
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Castle of Cormatin
    Landmarks
    Castle of Cormatin
  11. Day 10

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike Tour of Lyon's Architectural District with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon
    • Onboard Lecture about WWII & French Resistance

    Optional Activities

    • Live Entertainment After Dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
  12. Day 11

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Culinary Walk through Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Bike exploration of local produce markets and parks
    • Explore the city's 100+ murals
  13. Day 12

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Live Entertainment Onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
  14. Day 13

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike Tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon
    • Visit to Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Cellars
    • Independent exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatres, and museums
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  15. Day 14

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop (Van Gogh Techniques)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Arles - shopping, strolling, or relaxing
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater, Arles
  16. Day 15

    Arles - French Riviera

    Arles - French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  17. Day 16

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Nice
    • Exploration of Vieux Nice (Old City)
    Landmarks
    Nice
    Vieux Nice
  18. Day 17

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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