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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
4.6 (236 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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Louvre
    • Explore the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    • Browse classic shopping avenues and literary cafés
    • Have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist at Place du Tertre
    Landmarks
    Louvre
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Place du Tertre
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris

    Optional Activities

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

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Tournus

    Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournus with Local Guide showcasing highlights of the town

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to a Chardonnay cellar for wine tasting
    • Lecture on wine hosted by Certified Sommelier on board
    Landmarks
    Tournus
  6. Day 5

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host over bridges and along river banks where Rhône and Saône rivers meet
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour surveying Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches and exploring Old Town with lively cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France
    • Guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area to learn about its light and pleasant wine
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais
  8. Day 7

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike in the vineyards with breathtaking views from the hills (weather permitting)
    • Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring the 16th-century castle and wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring pale-stone buildings, Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    Viviers Cathedral
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  9. Day 8

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon with its ramparts and visit to the Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting of the Rhône wine region
    • Live onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  10. Day 9

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting in his style
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles exploring the Roman Amphitheater and the captivating Provence region city
    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in a lovely park along Boulevard des Lices
    • Onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 10

    Arles - Aix-en-Provence - French Riviera

    Arles - Aix-en-Provence - French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of Aix-en-Provence to discover the elegant beauty of Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  12. Day 11

    French Riviera - Nice

    French Riviera - Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice exploring the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice (Old Town)
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice (Old Town)
  13. Day 12

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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