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Iconic France 2026 - 21 Days (from Bordeaux to Lyon)

21 days
From Bordeaux to Lyon
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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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Landmarks
    Gironde Estuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Saint-Émilion village and Monolithic Church
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  3. Day 3

    Libourne to Pauillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Libourne
    • Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion excursion
    • Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac
    • Paint and Pour painting class with local wines
    Landmarks
    Château Siaurac
  4. Day 4

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc wine tasting by coach
    • Médoc wine tasting by e-bicycle
    • Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac
    Landmarks
    Château d'Agassac
  5. Day 5

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment on board
    • French cuisine lesson at Scenic Culinaire cooking school
  6. Day 6

    Cadillac to Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes wine tasting by coach
    • Sauternes wine tasting by bike
    • Roquetaillade Castle guided tour
    • Biking in the Loupiac wine region with Château Benauge visit
    • Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour
    Landmarks
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Benauge
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oyster tasting from Arcachon Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux
    • Cycling tour of Bordeaux
    • Shop with a chef at local food market
    • After hours access to Bassins des Lumières with Champagne welcome and exclusive show
    Landmarks
    Gothic Cathedral of Bordeaux
    Place de la Bourse
    Bassins des Lumières
  8. Day 8

    Bordeaux to Bourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Cité du Vin Museum visit by local tram
    • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike and sidecar
    • Visit Arcachon with walking tour and Baltard market
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin Museum
    Arcachon
    Baltard Market
  9. Day 9

    Bourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bourg Carriages Museum visit
    • Historic Saintes tour
    • Full day excursion to Cognac with walking tour and Rémy Martin estate tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Bourg Castle
    Saintes
    Cognac
    Rémy Martin Estate
  10. Day 10

    Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Blaye
    • Active walking tour of Blaye Citadel
    • Cycling along the Captain's Road
    • Visit Château de la Roche Courbon
    Landmarks
    Blaye Citadel
    Château de la Roche Courbon
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Bordeaux to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-starred restaurant
    • Truffle tasting at local farm
    • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc Restaurant
    Cluny Abbey
  13. Day 13

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
    • Cycling tour of Vienne
    • Saint-Joseph Côte-Rôtie wine tasting at Chavanay vineyard
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia
    Saint-Romain-en-Gal
  14. Day 14

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aperitif at Tournon Castle terrace with views
    • Dessert buffet of French pastries from local pâtissier

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon
    • Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon
    • Biking along the Rhône
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
    Valrhona
  15. Day 15

    Avignon

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace visit
    • Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Kayaking at Pont du Gard
    • Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert at Pope's Palace after public hours
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
    • Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
    • Lavender Museum with visit to village of Roussillon
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  17. Day 17

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières de Lumières
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill
    • Discovery of Lavender: from field to perfume
    • On board painting class
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers
    • French Resistance walking tour
    • WWII in Viviers walking tour
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    • Explore the caves in Ardèche Nature Park
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Ardèche Nature Park
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    Madeleine Caves
    Grignan de Provence
  19. Day 19

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel

    Optional Activities

    • French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
    Landmarks
    Trinity Chapel
  20. Day 20

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges
    • Silk painting workshop
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviére
    Pérouges
  21. Day 21

    Lyon

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    May 31st, 2024
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    Fabulous cruise, fabulous staff, food, cleanliness of ship all first class!
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    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.

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    We are interested in a France River Cruise on either the Moselle or Rhone with duration of about 8 to 12 days between 3 June and 25 June. Is it possible to join the last leg of the Ionic France Cruise departing 30th May 26 on the Rhone from Lyon back to Lyon.

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      You're welcome to join the Ionic France Cruise but there will be no price reductions for the unused portion of the itinerary. In light of the same we would like to offer you the following which meets your dates of travel and has an itinerary that will really allow you to take in the sights and sounds that the French countryside has to offer. Lyon & Provence Cruise, 7 Nights 8 Days, Avignon to Lyon, 3-10th June 2026, Viking Delling, French Balcony (D) cabin, 135 ft² French Balcony, Limited Time Only Discount of AUD 5,000, Price after discount AU$13,390.

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