Itinerary
- Day 1
French Riviera
You'll have the day to yourself along the French Riviera. The Mediterranean coastline stretches from Toulon all the way to the Italian border, so there's plenty to see at your own pace. Whether you want to relax on the beach, wander through coastal towns, or just take in the views, the time is yours to use however you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Explore the French Riviera beaches and towns
- Day 2
Nice
A guided tour takes you through Nice's old town, where narrow winding streets and baroque churches fill the Vieux Nice area. The architecture here has stayed largely the same since the 1700s, so you're walking through centuries of history. Your guide will point out the notable buildings and explain the neighborhood's character as you make your way through.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice with exploration of Vieux Nice and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice (Old Town) 
- Day 3
French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence to Arles
You'll travel by motorcoach toward your Avalon Suite Ship, with a stop in Aix-en-Provence along the way. There you'll get a guided tour through Cezanne's hometown, seeing the places that inspired the artist. After that, you'll continue on to Arles where your ship is waiting and you'll board for the start of your river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence 
- Day 4
Arles
Meet your Adventure Host at the Adventure Center to pick an activity. You can join a power walk through Arles, try a painting workshop learning van Gogh techniques, or take a guided walk to see the Roman Amphitheater. After your choice, you'll have free time to grab a coffee at Le Café Van Gogh before the ship sails to Avignon later that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Crêpes lunch onboard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Center activities with Adventure Host
- Choice of: Power Walk in Arles, Painting Workshop (van Gogh techniques), or Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
- Crêpes lunch onboard
Optional Activities
- Stop for wine at Le Café Van Gogh
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles Le Café Van Gogh 
- Day 5
Avignon
Avignon is your base for the day, and you've got options for how to spend it. You can bike around with your Adventure Host or take a guided tour of the fortress and the Palace of the Popes. If you want something different, there are optional trips to Pont du Gard's Roman aqueduct or the wine cellars at Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You'll have free time to check out the art and culture around town, including the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge. Head back to the ship for entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city and Palace of the Popes (Activity Classic option)
- Biking tour with Adventure Host (Activity Active option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art galleries, cultural venues, theatres, and museums
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 6
Viviers
The morning is relaxed as you sail to Viviers, a small French village. You can either walk up to the hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour of the Old Town where you'll taste local food. Later, the ship continues cruising toward Tain l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with included local culinary tasting (Activity Classic option)
- Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host (Activity Active option)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 7
Tournon to Lyon
In Tournon, one of France's oldest medieval cities, you'll choose between a morning hike or a guided walk around the 16th-century castle. After that, the ship heads to Lyon early in the afternoon. Once there, a French chef does a pastry demonstration. That evening brings a French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing led by a Certified Sommelier, plus live entertainment afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)
Included Activities
- Choice of: Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host, or Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
- Pastry demonstration hosted by French chef onboard
- French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 8
Lyon
Lyon is your stop today, and as the food capital of France, there's plenty to explore. You can bike through the architectural district, join a culinary walk to see how the city earned its food reputation, or take a guided tour of Fourviére Hill's churches and the medieval streets of the Old Town. Spend free time biking around the town squares or along the rivers. This evening, you'll have dinner onboard inspired by chef Paul Bocuse before the ship heads to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)
Included Activities
- Biking tour through Lyon's architectural district (Activity Active option)
- Culinary Walk through Lyon (Activity Discovery option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fourvière Hill and Old Town (Activity Classic option)
- Onboard unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse (Activity Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Free time biking through Lyon's town squares, bridges, and riverside banks
Landmarks Fourvière Hill - Day 9
Mâconnais to Chalon-sur-Saône
You'll travel into the Mâconnais region to learn about its famous Chardonnay vineyards and taste wine in the cellars of a real medieval castle. Back on the ship heading to Chalon-sur-Saône, there's a cheese tasting to try. The evening wraps up with live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Mâconnais region with world-famous Chardonnay vineyard learning and wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese tasting onboard while sailing
Landmarks Mâconnais Region 
- Day 10
Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon
The cruise wraps up this morning with breakfast. You'll disembark and head to Lyon airport for your next leg of travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
