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Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence 2026|2027 - 10 Days (from Paris to Nice)

10 days
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From Paris to Nice
4.2
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  • Eiffel Tower in Paris with cityscape.
  • Historic building amidst trees and sunlight.
  • Map highlighting destinations in France.
  • Ornate bridge with a domed building in the background at sunset.
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  • Statue overlooking a city with a river and historical buildings.
  • Colorful riverside buildings with a large church.
  • Historic city view with a prominent church and rooftops.
  • Old cathedral surrounded by trees and buildings.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Paris

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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris
    • Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
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  3. Day 3

    Paris to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (First dinner on board with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Paris to Lyon by rail
    • Welcome aboard Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night tour (extra expense)
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  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  6. Day 6

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  7. Day 7

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers
    • CD lecture Art & Culture in the South of France

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
  8. Day 8

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dining experience expertly prepared by France's Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided 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 Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
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  9. Day 9

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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
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  10. Day 10

    Arles to Nice

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    Breakfast
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  • Trevor
    October 1st, 2023
    5.0
    All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
  • Mark
    April 25th, 2023
    4.0
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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  • Lynn
    July 23rd, 2025
    5.0
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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