Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
French Riviera
French RivieraOptional Activities
- Explore the French Riviera independently
- Day 2
French Riviera
French Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice with its narrow streets, winding alleys, and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice (Old Town) - Day 3
French Riviera to Arles
French Riviera to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer to ship
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence - discover the elegant beauty of Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence - Day 4
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host, OR Painting Workshop (learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh), OR Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles Boulevard des Lices - Day 5
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city with visit to Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
- Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
- Explore Avignon independently for art, culture, theatre, and museums
- Photography of countryside, historic monuments, and Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 6
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walking Tour of Viviers Old Town including Romanesque cathedral
- Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 7
Tain l'Hermitage
Tain l'Hermitage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - medieval city with 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 8
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Discover Lyon by bike with Adventure Host over bridges and along Rhône and Saône rivers, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill including numerous churches and Old Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and riverside banks
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Fourvière Basilica Rhône River Saône River - Day 9
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mâconnais region vineyards with wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting onboard ship
Landmarks Mâconnais region - Day 10
Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with wine tasting
- High-speed train from Dijon to Paris
Landmarks Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - Day 11
Vernon to Les Andelys
Vernon to Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Explore Vernon's Château des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour of Giverny (Claude Monet's home, residence, and gardens), OR Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes onboard
- Pastry Demonstration onboard
- Choice of: Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins (historic home of King Richard the Lionheart), OR Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Château des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 12
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host, OR Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route with medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur (old seaside town)
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 13
Caudebec - Normandy Excursions
Caudebec - Normandy Excursions- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with U.S. sites (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery), OR Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites (British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery), OR Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Normandy British Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery D-Day Museum - Day 14
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's famous monuments and hidden gems, OR Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen Astronomical Clock of Rouen - Day 15
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host, OR Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise (home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh), OR Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison (home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walk of ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter, OR Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Paris independently
- Visit literary cafés on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter - Day 17
Paris to Bordeaux
Paris to Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer from Paris to Bordeaux
- Day 18
Bordeaux to Pauillac
Bordeaux to Pauillac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard presentation on Bordeaux wines by world-class sommelier
- Choice of: Guided Tour of Château de la Brède (birthplace of Montesquieu), OR Guided Visit with wine tasting at local wine estate (Sauternes)
Landmarks Château de la Brède Sauternes wine region - Day 19
Cussac Fort Médoc
Cussac Fort Médoc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: E-bike guided tour through Médoc wine region vineyards, OR Guided tour of southern Médoc region at château with wine tasting, OR Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon)
Landmarks Médoc wine region Margaux - Day 20
Blaye to Bourg
Blaye to Bourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Power walk through Citadel of Blaye with Adventure Host, OR Guided tour of Blaye with local art gallery and wine tasting, OR Panoramic drive on Route de la Corniche with Citadel of Blaye visit (UNESCO World Heritage site), OR Bike ride from Blaye to Bourg with Adventure Host
- Choice of: Guided Walking Tour of Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Cognac region with Rémy Martin tasting
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Route de la Corniche Citadel of Bourg Cognac region - Day 21
Libourne - Saint-Émilion Excursion
Libourne - Saint-Émilion Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Visit to Saint-Émilion with wine tasting, OR Guided Tour of medieval Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage site), OR Orientation Walking Tour of Libourne (12th-century fortified town)
- Onboard lecture about WWII by history expert
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Libourne - Day 22
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry Demonstration onboard
- Choice of: Bike ride along Bordeaux's Les Quais with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walking Tour of Bordeaux's heart including squares, avenues, and cathedrals
Landmarks Les Quais - Day 23
Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay Excursion
Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Tour of La Cité du Vin (Bordeaux wine museum and cultural center), OR Full-day Guided Tour of Arcachon seaside resort with 19th-century architecture, oysters, and wine tasting
Landmarks La Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 24
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
