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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
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    Bordeaux to Libourne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Libourne to Pauillac

    Libourne to 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 class
    Landmarks
    Libourne
    Fronsac
  4. Day 4

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments
    • Scenic Culinaire cooking school
    Landmarks
    Cadillac
  6. Day 6

    Cadillac to Bordeaux

    Cadillac to 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
    Sauternes wine region
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Benauge
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    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 food market
    • After hours access to Bassins des Lumières
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
    Bassins des Lumières
    Arcachon Bay
  8. Day 8

    Bordeaux to Bourg

    Bordeaux to Bourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Bourg

    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

    Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux

    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 of Blaye
    Château de la Roche Courbon
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Bordeaux to Lyon

    Bordeaux to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Lyon
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Lyon to 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
    Mâcon
    Château de Cormatin
    Georges Blanc restaurant
    Vonnas
    Cluny Abbey
    Cluny
  13. Day 13

    Vienne

    Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle
    • Dessert buffet of French pastries

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon
    • Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon
    • Biking along the Rhône
    Landmarks
    Tournon
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
    Valrhona
    France's oldest suspension bridge
    Glun
  15. Day 15

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
    • Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire
    • Lavender Museum with visit to Roussillon
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    Sénanque Abbey
    Roussillon
    Luberon
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Côte du Rhône vineyards
  17. Day 17

    Arles

    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
    Arles
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières de Lumières
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers
    • French Resistance walking tour
    • WWII in Viviers tour
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    • Explore the caves in the Ardèche Nature Park
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence
    Landmarks
    Viviers
    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

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive acapella choir performance at Trinity Chapel

    Optional Activities

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

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges
    • Silk painting workshop
    Landmarks
    Lyon
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Pérouges
    Ain River
    Rhône River
    Saône River
  21. Day 21

    Lyon

    Lyon

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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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