Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice 2026

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From Geneva to Arles

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Geneva to Lausanne
Geneva to Lausanne
Landmarks
Lake Geneva
Day 2
Lausanne
Lausanne
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lausanne old centre
- Boat cruise on Lake Geneva
- Visit to Château Chillon
Landmarks
Château Chillon
Lake Geneva
Day 3
Lausanne
Lausanne
Included Activities
- Train from Montreux to Gstaad
- Cable car ride to Glacier 3000
- Peak Walk by Tissot
- Glacier Garden visit
Landmarks
Glacier 3000
Gstaad
Day 4
Lausanne
Lausanne
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gruyère and Maison Cailler (extra expense)
Landmarks
Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum
Day 5
Lausanne to Lyon
Lausanne to Lyon
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night (extra expense)
Day 6
Lyon
Lyon
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lyon
- Visit to Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Day 7
Mâcon
Mâcon
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Landmarks
Beaujolais Wine Region
Day 8
Tournon
Tournon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the local vineyards
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 9
Viviers
Viviers
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
Day 10
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Day 11
Arles
Arles
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
- Provençal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre
Day 12
Arles to Nice
Arles to Nice
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Lake Geneva

Landmarks
Château Chillon
Lake Geneva

Landmarks
Glacier 3000
Gstaad

Landmarks
Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum

Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Landmarks
Beaujolais Wine Region

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard

Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre

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Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)
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Response rate: 84%
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4.1

Trevor5.0•October 2023
All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
Prabha5.0•July 2026
We had a great time on the cruise
Dorrance5.0•May 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more

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Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice 2026

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Itinerary

Geneva to Lausanne

Lausanne

Included Activities

Lausanne

Included Activities

Lausanne

Optional Activities

Lausanne to Lyon

Optional Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mâcon

Included Activities

Tournon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles to Nice

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