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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2026

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From Arles to Chalon sur Saone
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  • Aerial view of a historic city with a river and large amphitheater.
  • Historic town alongside a river with a church and towers.
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
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    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques and create painting in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers and Old Town including Romanesque cathedral
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage - Lyon

    Tain l'Hermitage - Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring medieval city and 16th-century castle
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon with Adventure Host over bridges along Rhône and Saône rivers
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with visit to churches and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  7. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards and wine production
    • Wine tasting in cellars of medieval castle
    • Cheese Tasting on board ship
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais
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  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône

    Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast

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