Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
French Riviera
French RivieraOptional Activities
- Explore the French Riviera at your own pace
- Day 2
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice with its narrow streets and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice - Day 3
French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence - Arles
French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence - Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer to board Suite Ship
- Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - discover Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence - Day 4
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles - visit the Roman Amphitheater
- Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Free time to shop and stroll along Boulevard des Lices
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater Boulevard des Lices - Day 5
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - visit the Palace of the Popes
- Trip to the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 6
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - explore the Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 7
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Lyon
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host for a morning hike
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore the medieval city with its 16th-century castle
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Tournon - Day 8
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host - explore bridges and riverside banks
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - survey from Fourvière Hill and explore the Old Town
- Guided tour to the Beaujolais area to learn about the region's wine
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Rhône and Saône rivers confluence Beaujolais - Day 9
Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône
Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Travel to the Mâconnais region - learn about Chardonnay vineyards and wine tasting in a Medieval castle
- Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Mâconnais region - Day 10
Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - Paris
Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - discover Burgundy's wine culture and enjoy wine tasting
Landmarks Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - Day 11
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with pastry demonstration
Optional Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny - visit Claude Monet's residence and flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle - called 'Normandy's Versailles'
- Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 12
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day
Optional Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route - explore medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
- Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 13
Caudebec - Normandy Excursions
Caudebec - Normandy Excursions- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches - visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites - explore British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- 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 - Day 14
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen - explore famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen - see the medieval quarter with 16th-century Astronomical Clock and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Astronomical Clock - Day 15
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison - home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Experience the Seine River by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk of Paris - explore Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, historic sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of Paris - explore iconic sites
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Latin Quarter - Day 17
Paris - London
Paris - London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included transfer to train station
- Day 18
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing of London landmarks - drive past Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus; visit St. Paul's Cathedral
Landmarks Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Whitehall Downing Street Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus St. Paul's Cathedral - Day 19
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight on the London Eye for views over the city
- Tour of Windsor Castle - visit the magnificent State Apartments
- See a West End show
- Dinner at a traditional London pub
- Nighttime cruise on the Thames River
Landmarks London Eye Windsor Castle Thames River - Day 20
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
