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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2026

8 days
From Marseille to Chalon sur Saone
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials), Lunch (Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef's features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, dine al fresco at Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge), Dinner (Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese. Alternatively, linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal sit-down atmosphere)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to 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
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city and Palace of the Popes (Classic option)
    • Onboard live entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for Rhône wine region tasting
    • Explore Avignon's art and culture independently
    • Visit theatres and museums
    • Photography at Pont Saint-Bénézet and countryside
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  4. Day 4

    Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers with visit to Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with visit to 16th-century castle

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Lyon to Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host (Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill and Old Town exploration (Classic option)
    • Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and along the Rhône and Saône rivers
    • Onboard live entertainment during cruise to Tournus
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
  7. Day 7

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting tour in Mâconnais region vineyards including medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board ship
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Vineyards
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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