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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2026

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From Arles to Chalon sur Saone
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Aerial view of historic town with a river and old buildings.
  • Aerial view of Arles with the Roman amphitheater.
  • Pont Saint-Bénézet and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon.
  • View of Avignon with the Palace of the Popes.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
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    Arles
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
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    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including the Roman Amphitheater
    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
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  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
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    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
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    Optional Activities

    • Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Tain L'Hermitage

    Tain L'Hermitage
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    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill including Old Town and Place des Terreaux
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais wine region
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Place des Terreaux
    Beaujolais
  7. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais region with Chardonnay vineyards and wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône

    Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast

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