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Grand France with 3 Nights in London (Northbound) 2026

18 days
From Arles to London
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

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arles
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  2. Day 2

    Arles to Avignon

    Arles to Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles
    • Painting Workshop - Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers Hilltop Cathedral
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon

    Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with castle and Roman ruins
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Lyon to Tournus

    Lyon to Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
  7. Day 7

    Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars, Mâconnais region
    • Cheese Tasting onboard
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Vineyards
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to Dijon to Paris

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to Dijon 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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  9. Day 9

    Vernon to Les Andelys

    Vernon to Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes with pastry demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Giverny - Monet's residence and gardens
    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French crêpes luncheon onboard
    • Pastry Demonstration onboard
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Gardens, Giverny
    La Roche-Guyon Castle
    Château des Tourelles
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  10. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride 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
    Honfleur
  11. Day 11

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursions

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursions
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites with cemeteries and D-Day Museum
    • Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with Calvados brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery Normandy
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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  12. Day 12

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen monuments
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with Joan of Arc sites and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen
    Astronomical Clock of Rouen
  13. Day 13

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Seine
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Château de Chantilly
    Palace of Versailles
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk of ancient Paris - Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Paris to London

    Paris to London
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  16. Day 16

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of London landmarks including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, and St. Paul's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    Piccadilly Circus
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Whitehall
    Downing Street
  17. Day 17

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • London Eye flight
    • Windsor Castle tour with State Apartments
    • West End show
    • Traditional London pub dinner
    • Nighttime Thames River cruise
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    Windsor Castle
    Thames River
  18. Day 18

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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