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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
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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

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Crêpes lunch onboard
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
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Response rate
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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
  • 4.6

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    September 13th, 2019
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  • M
    May 28th, 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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