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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2026

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From Paris to Nice
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  • Aerial view of a city with a cathedral and river at dusk.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore architectural icons
    • Visit museums and galleries
    • Browse chic boutiques
    • Experience Parisian cafés and cuisine
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    Paris
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
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    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
    • Visit exhibits at the Louvre
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    • Browse Paris's classic shopping avenues
    • Visit literary cafés
    • Have portrait sketched by artist at Place du Tertre
    Landmarks
    Champs-Élysées
    Louvre
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Place du Tertre
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Paris to 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
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  4. Day 4

    Tournus

    Tournus
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided local tour of Tournus highlights
    • Chardonnay cellar visit with wine tasting
    • Onboard wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournus
  5. Day 5

    Lyon

    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 OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fourvière Hill and Old Town
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Culinary Walk through Lyon
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais wine region
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais
  7. Day 7

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike in vineyards with views (weather permitting) OR Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    Viviers Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of fortress city with Palace of the Popes visit
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Optional Activities

    • Live onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  9. Day 9

    Arles

    Arles
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host OR Painting Workshop learning Van Gogh techniques OR Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit
    • Onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in park along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  10. Day 10

    Arles to French Riviera

    Arles to French Riviera
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  11. Day 11

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice exploring Vieux Nice with baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  12. Day 12

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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