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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) 2026

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From Chalon sur Saone to Nice
4.6 (234 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chalon-sur-Saône

    Chalon-sur-Saône
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    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Tournus

    Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Tournus with Local Guide to explore monastic highlights
    • Cheese tasting on board ship

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar
    • Guided optional excursion to the Castle of Cormatin
    Landmarks
    Tournus
    Castle of Cormatin
  3. Day 3

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host along bridges and rivers, OR
    • Guided sightseeing tour to Fourvière Hill with churches and Old Town exploration, OR
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture on board ship
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
    Rhône River
    Saône River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Culinary walk through Lyon to discover gastronomic highlights

    Optional Activities

    • Bike rental from ship to explore produce markets and parks
    • Mural tour of the city's 100+ murals
    • Shopping and exploration of the city
    Landmarks
    Lyon
  5. Day 5

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Tournon medieval city and 16th-century castle
    • Guided walking tour of Viviers village including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Viviers
    Viviers Cathedral
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  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host, OR
    • Guided sightseeing tour of fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes, OR
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
    • Guided optional excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Self-guided exploration of art galleries, culture centers, and theatres
    • Self-guided exploration of museums
    • Photography of monuments and medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon Ramparts
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Region
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
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  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power walk in Arles with Adventure Host, OR
    • Painting workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques, OR
    • Guided walking tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Arles
    • Leisure strolling and relaxation in Boulevard des Lices park
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Arles to French Riviera

    Arles to French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Aix-en-Provence to discover Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera - Nice

    French Riviera - Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Nice including Vieux Nice with baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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