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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2026

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From French Riviera to Chalon sur Saone
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
  2. Day 2

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
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    Included Activities

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

    French Riviera to Arles

    French Riviera to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to Arles
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Shopping and strolling in Arles
    • Relaxation in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Tournon to Vienne

    Tournon to Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Guided walk through Vienne including cathedral and Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    • Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia visit

    Optional Activities

    • Vienne Jazz Festival attendance
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Vienne Cathedral
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon including Fourvière Hill, Old Town, and Place des Terreaux

    Optional Activities

    • Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town of Lyon
    Place des Terreaux
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  9. Day 9

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais region vineyards with wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese tasting onboard
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Wine Region
  10. Day 10

    Chalon-sur-Saône

    Chalon-sur-Saône
    Meals
    Breakfast

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