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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2026

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From Chalon sur Saone to Arles
4.6
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  • Gothic cathedral towering over an illuminated cityscape at dusk.
  • Reflective waterfront view of a historic palace during sunset.
  • Family walking through lavender fields with a dog.
  • Aerial view of a city with rivers and golden bridges.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Fully Guided
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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon to Tournus

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournus with Local Guide highlighting monastic highlights
    • Onboard lecture on wine hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Chardonnay cellar excursion with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Tournus
  3. Day 3

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host (over bridges and along Rhône and Saône rivers)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fournier Hill churches and Old Town with lively cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fournier Hill
    Rhône River
    Saône River
    Old Town, Lyon
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  4. Day 4

    Lyon to Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Culinary walk through Lyon
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais wine region
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  5. Day 5

    Tournon to Viviers to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle exploration
    • Wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyard hike with breathtaking views (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Valrhona - Cité du Chocolat
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers
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  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including ramparts and Palace of the Popes
    • Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon Ramparts
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  8. Day 8

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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