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Grand France for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2026

15 days
From Paris to Arles
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

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris independently - shopping, strolling, or dining at cafés
  2. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Giverny - home of Claude Monet with grounds, residence, and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles on foot
    • Traditional French Luncheon with authentic crêpes and Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Chateau des Tourelles
  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Guided Bike ride along the river
    • Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy D-Day landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  4. Day 4

    Caudebec - Rouen

    Caudebec - Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with U.S. sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of Normandy with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    D-Day Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including Notre-Dame Cathedral, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and medieval quarter
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen
    Astronomical Clock, Rouen
  6. Day 6

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Paris independently
    • Linger in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
  8. Day 8

    Paris - Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône

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

    Tournus

    Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournus highlights
    • Chardonnay cellar excursion with wine tasting
    • Onboard wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournus
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Guided Bike Tour of Lyon's architectural district
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon including Fourviè­re Hill and Old Town
    • Onboard WWII & French Resistance lecture
    Landmarks
    Fourviè­re Hill
    Lyon Old Town
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  11. Day 11

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary Walk through Lyon
    • Guided tour to the Beaujolais area
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais
  12. Day 12

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike in the vineyards around Tournon
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    Landmarks
    Tournon
    Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    Viviers
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  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including visit to the Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop learning techniques of Vincent van Gogh
    • Wine and Chocolate Tasting with Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  15. Day 15

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

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