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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) 2026

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From Arles to Paris
4.5 (2 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Arles

    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 visit to the Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
  4. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city, ramparts, and Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Guided excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers Old Town including Romanesque cathedral
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage

    Tain l'Hermitage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon including 16th-century castle
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
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  7. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill and exploration of Old Town
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting excursion in Mâconnais region with visit to medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board ship
  9. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - Paris

    Chalon-sur-Saône - Beaune - Dijon - 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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  10. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the Champs-Élysées
    • Visit the Louvre exhibits
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
  11. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • Delmer5.0•September 2019
    The river cruise on Avalon was excellent in every way. Included tours were great, guides were knowledgeable and...
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  • Marvin4.0•May 2018
    More wine tours. More time in Lyon. Several small towns not worth the time. Maybe a mixer at the beginning to meet...
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    Traveled in May 2018

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