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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) 2026

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From French Riviera to London
4.6 (236 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Discover the beauty of the French Riviera
  3. Day 2

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  4. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    French Riviera to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  5. Day 4

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop in van Gogh style
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Self-exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre and museums
    • Onboard live entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  7. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk up to Viviers Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Local Specialties tasting onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon to Lyon

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

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Hermitage
  9. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and along river banks
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
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  10. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in Mâconnais region medieval castle
    • Cheese tasting onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Travel to rolling landscapes of Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais
  11. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to Dijon to Paris

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to Dijon to 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
  12. Day 11

    Vernon

    Vernon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles on foot
    • Guided Tour of Giverny - Monet's residence and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French luncheon with crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
  14. Day 13

    Normandy

    Normandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII U.S. landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
    Landmarks
    Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
  16. Day 15

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  17. Day 16

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Experience the Seine by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk of Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris's iconic sites

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Paris at your own pace
    • Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
  18. Day 17

    Paris to London

    Paris to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Included transfer from Paris to train station
    • High-speed Eurostar train to London in Standard class
  19. Day 18

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing tour of London including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus
    • Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    Piccadilly Circus
    St. Paul's Cathedral
  20. Day 19

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Flight on the London Eye
    • Tour of Windsor Castle State Apartments
    • West End show
    • Dinner at a traditional London pub
    • Nighttime cruise on the Thames River
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    Windsor Castle
    Thames River
  21. Day 20

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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