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

10 days
From Arles to Paris
4.5
2 traveler reviews

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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

    Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Crêpes lunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - Learn Van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater visit
    • Crêpes lunch onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of wine at Le Café Van Gogh
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Le Café Van Gogh
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon's fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
    • Wine tasting at the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Explore Avignon's art galleries and museums
    • Visit theaters and cultural attractions
    • Photography of the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
    • Onboard live entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  4. Day 4

    Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

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

    Lyon

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

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Culinary Walk through Lyon to discover why it's the gastronomic capital of France
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with exploration of Old Town
    • Onboard dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse

    Optional Activities

    • Bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the Rhône and Saône rivers
    • Free time exploring Old Town cafés and monuments
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais region - Chardonnay vineyards and wine production
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese tasting onboard
  8. Day 8

    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
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  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the Champs-Élysées
    • Café au lait and croissants at cafés
    • Visit exhibits at the Louvre
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.5
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  • D
    September 13th, 2019
    5.0
    The river cruise on Avalon was excellent in every way. Included tours were great, guides were knowledgeable and...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • M
    May 28th, 2018
    4.0
    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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Who is travelling?

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