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

12 days
From French Riviera to Paris
4.6
234 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. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    French Riviera to Arles

    French Riviera to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop (learn Van Gogh techniques)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with 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
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Local Specialties tasting onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Tain L'Hermitage

    Tain L'Hermitage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  9. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel and wine-tasting in Mâconnais region medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting onboard
  10. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris

    Chalon-sur-Saône to 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris iconic sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
77%
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