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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2025 - 8 Days (from Marseille to Lyon)

8 days
From Marseille to Lyon
4.1
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • Provencal Cosmetics workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Classical concert in Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  7. Day 7

    Lyon to Beaune

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Hospices de Beaune
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  8. Day 8

    Beaune to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    October 1st, 2023
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    May 26th, 2026
    First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
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    May 23rd, 2026
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    Asked on April 12th, 2025

    My daughter is 11 and will be 12 years old in November of this year. Will we be able to do this trip?

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      We have reached out to the operator and will come back to you with an update shortly.

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      Please find attached a pdf with questions about child travel including medical conditions, medication, allergies, immunisations, and Travel with Children Policy.

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