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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 2 Nights in Paris for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2026

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From Nice to Paris
4.6
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  • Aerial view of Nice showing the coastline and city buildings.
  • Colorful hillside buildings with umbrellas shading a plaza.
  • Historical Roman-style amphitheatre and surrounding architecture at sunset.
  • View of majestic palace complex and cityscape with clear blue skies.
  • Riverside view of historical buildings and thick castle walls.
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  • Wide plaza with historic buildings and people walking by.
  • Colorful glowing cathedral facade against a vibrant sky.
  • Colorful tiled roof of a historic hospital under a cloudy sky.
  • Historic town buildings under a dramatic sky.
  • Eiffel Tower viewed from the Seine River during sunset.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the French Riviera
  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
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  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles and Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn and create in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Lecture about wine hosted by a Certified Sommelier
    • Shopping and leisure time in Arles
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live onboard entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Avignon bike tour with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
    • Wine cellar visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Avignon to Tain L'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host - OR - Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring the Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain L'Hermitage to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host - OR - Guided Walking Tour of Tournon featuring the 16th-century castle
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing to Lyon
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour with Adventure Host through Lyon's architectural district - OR - Guided Sightseeing Tour surveying Lyon from Fourvière Hill and exploring the Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to the Beaujolais area to learn about its wine
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Place des Terreaux
  9. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region wine tour with vineyard and cellar wine tasting in a medieval castle
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
  10. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
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  11. Day 11

    Paris

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    Breakfast

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    • Guided Walk of ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
    • Visit to the Louvre Museum
    • Visit to Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    • Stroll through Champs-Élysées
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    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Museum
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
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  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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