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A Culinary Experience in Grand France with 3 Nights in London (Northbound) 2026

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From Arles to London
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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

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Crêpes lunch onboard), 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
    • Crêpes lunch onboard
    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 with fortress ramparts and Palace of the Popes visit

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
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  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk up to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with included local culinary delights tasting
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage

    Tain l'Hermitage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring medieval city and 16th-century castle
    • Pastry demonstration hosted by French chef onboard
    • French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary Walk through Lyon
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill exploring churches and Old Town
    • Onboard unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  8. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mâconnais region Chardonnay vineyards with wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting onboard
  9. Day 8

    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 with wine tasting
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  10. Day 9

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes lunch onboard with Pastry Demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk of Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Giverny including Monet's residence and flower and water gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
    • Traditional French crêpes lunch onboard with Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike up to Château Gaillard ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  11. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur (old seaside town)
  12. Day 11

    Caudebec - Normandy

    Caudebec - Normandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with U.S. sites (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery)
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with Calvados brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery (Normandy)
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  13. Day 12

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral (Rouen)
    Astronomical Clock
  14. Day 13

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included 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 (Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine's home)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  15. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk experience with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk of Paris exploring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
    Landmarks
    Louvre
    Palais-Royal
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  16. Day 15

    Paris to London

    Paris to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Included transfer from Paris to train station for Eurostar departure
  17. Day 16

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of London landmarks including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, and St. Paul's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    Piccadilly Circus
    St. Paul's Cathedral
  18. Day 17

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Flight on the London Eye for city views
    • Tour of Windsor Castle and State Apartments
    • West End theatre show
    • Dinner at traditional London pub
    • Nighttime cruise on the Thames River
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    Windsor Castle
    Thames River
  19. Day 18

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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