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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
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 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Libourne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Saint-Émilion village
    • Visit to Monolithic Church
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  3. Day 3

    Pauillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Libourne
    • Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion excursion
    • Cycling from Libourne through Fronsac
    • Paint and Pour art class with local wines
    Landmarks
    Fronsac
  4. Day 4

    Fort Médoc

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Cadillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments
    • French cuisine class at Scenic Culinaire cooking school
    Landmarks
    Cadillac
  6. Day 6

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sauternes by coach
    • Sauternes by bike
    • Roquetaillade Castle tour
    • Biking in the Loupiac wine region
    • Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour
    Landmarks
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
    Sauternes Wine Region
    Loupiac Wine Region
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay

    Optional Activities

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

    Bourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Cité du Vin Museum
    • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar
    • Walking tour of Arcachon with Baltard market visit
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin Museum
    Arcachon
    Baltard Market
  9. Day 9

    Bourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Blaye - 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

    Lyon

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration
    • Truffle tasting at local farm
    • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey visit
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc Restaurant
    Vonnas
    Cluny Abbey
    Cluny
  13. Day 13

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
    • Cycling tour of Vienne
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia
    Saint-Romain-en-Gal
    Gallo-Roman Museum
  14. Day 14

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aperitif at Tournon Castle
    • Dessert buffet with 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
    Glun
  15. Day 15

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon including visit to the Popes Palace
    • Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Kayaking at Pont du Gard
    • Exclusive gala dinner with classical concert at Palais des Papes
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Gardon River
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
    • Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
    • Lavender Museum with visit to Roussillon village
    • 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
    Ardèche Gorge
    Grignan
    Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
  19. Day 19

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel

    Optional Activities

    • French cookery lesson at 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 Fourvière
    Pérouges
  21. Day 21

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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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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