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Grand France for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2026

15 days
From Arles to Paris
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

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage - Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring medieval city and 16th-century castle

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with Old Town exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine learning
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  7. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region with wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
  9. Day 9

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chateau des Tourelles on foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins in Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  10. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
  11. Day 11

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursions

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches with Omaha Beach and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian WWII commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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  12. Day 12

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen
    Astronomical Clock
  13. Day 13

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris's iconic sites

    Optional Activities

    • Experience the Seine River on foot with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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