Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice to Arles
You'll arrive in Nice and connect with your Emerald Cruises team for the transfer to Arles. Once you board the contemporary Star-Ship, settle into your cabin and join everyone for a welcome reception and dinner to meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
Landmarks Arles 
- Day 2
Arles
A guided tour takes you through ancient Arles, where you'll see the UNESCO-listed 2,000-year-old Amphitheatre that once hosted chariot races. Your guide will walk you through Vincent van Gogh's connection to the city and how it inspired works like 'Starry Night Over the Rhône'. After that, you'll have free time to wander around and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
- Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Cosmetics Workshop (extra expense)
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence - Day 3
Avignon
You'll head into Avignon to learn about its remarkable past as home to seven Popes during the 1300s. A walking tour guides you through the Gothic Palais des Papes, a UNESCO site, and the fortified town that played a key role in the French Revolution. By evening, you'll attend a classical concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- 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 du Gard Chateauneuf du Pape 
- Day 4
Viviers
The ship takes you to the charming medieval town of Viviers, where pastel-colored buildings line narrow cobblestone streets. During your guided walking tour, you'll explore the heart of the Old Town and get a real sense of how quintessential French villages feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks Viviers Old Town Chauvet Pont D'Arc 
- Day 5
Tournon
Sailing down the Rhône River brings you to Tournon, where a 16th-century castle overlooks the village and ancient watchtowers stand throughout the landscape. You can join a guided tour to discover the town's history and local culture, or if you're more active, try the EmeraldACTIVE hike through nearby vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 6
Mâcon
You'll have a relaxed morning sailing on the Saône River toward Mâcon. From there, you'll explore the Beaujolais wine region, known for its vibrant, fruity red wines made from the Gamay grape. You'll learn about why red wine makes up 99 percent of the region's total production.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region - Day 7
Lyon
Lyon comes next, one of France's largest cities with its roots as a former Roman capital. A guided walking tour includes the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviève, or you can choose a guided bike tour instead to see the city's architectural highlights and historic sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
- Lyon by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière Pérouges 
- Day 8
Lyon to Paris
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the Star-Ship and board a train to Paris. The journey gives you time to relax, and once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel in the City of Light and experience the distinctive Parisian atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Paris 
- Day 9
Paris
Walking down Paris's wide, elegant streets with your local guide, you'll see Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. You'll also take a charming cruise on the Seine River, and the day finishes with a visit to the Eiffel Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris and a Seine river cruise
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 10
Paris to Airport
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow guests and head to the airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking with you memories of great food and the iconic Eiffel Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
