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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2026

17 days
From French Riviera to Paris
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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

    French Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the French Riviera coastline from Toulon to the Italian border
    Landmarks
    French Riviera
  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Nice
    • Explore Vieux Nice (Old City) with narrow streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice (Old City)
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
    • Live entertainment - Jazz Band

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Le Café Van Gogh for wine
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Self-guided exploration of art galleries and museums
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  6. Day 6

    Arles to Viviers to Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk up to Viviers Hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Explore Viviers Old Town with Romanesque cathedral and historical influences
    • Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tournon to Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Explore Tournon's 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
    • Jazz entertainment during sailing to Vienne
    • Guided walk through Vienne
    • Visit Vienne Cathedral
    • Visit Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    • Visit Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
    • Vienne Jazz Festival attendance

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienne Jazz Festival bars and pubs featuring music
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Vienne Cathedral
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill and Old Town
    • Guided Bike Tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Free time cycling through Lyon's town squares and riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Old Town of Lyon
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  9. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine-tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting onboard
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Wine Region
  10. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône 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
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  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk along the Seine
    • Guided Walking Tour of Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Palace of Versailles
  12. Day 12

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Seine
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
  13. Day 13

    Les Andelys to Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
    Landmarks
    Château Gaillard
    Notre-Dame Cathedral Rouen
    Astronomical Clock of Rouen
  14. Day 14

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the river
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys Route
    Honfleur
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  15. Day 15

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches and U.S. sites
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery Normandy
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  16. Day 16

    Vernon

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Chateau des Tourelles
    • Guided Tour of Giverny
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French Luncheon of authentic crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Chateau des Tourelles
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
  17. Day 17

    Departure from Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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