Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception and dinner
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night guided walking tour (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Confluence of Rhône and Saône rivers Fourvière Hill Presqu'île - Day 2
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon including Fourvière Hill, Roman Theatre, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, traboules passageways, and Renaissance-era houses
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon including Parc de la Tête d'Or (zoo and greenhouses), former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - Medieval walled town with guided walking tour including 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre-deep well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice - 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 3
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting with guided visit to local vineyard and explanation of winemaking process
Landmarks Saône River Beaujolais wine region - Day 4
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon including local history, viticulture traditions, Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and world's oldest suspension bridge with cables
- Guided hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon with spectacular views of Rhône River and possible chocolate maker tasting
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River World's oldest suspension bridge with cables - Day 5
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail including Maison des Chevaliers (Roman house with Renaissance façade) and other iconic monuments
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (extra expense) - Guided tour of largest decorated cave replica in the world - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale - authentic regional dishes celebrating Provence's flavors and fresh produce)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon including Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge) and medieval architecture
- Canoeing excursion on Rhône River paddling back toward Avignon with views of Pont d'Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale with authentic regional dishes and chef engagement
- Classical concert in historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard (extra expense) - UNESCO World Heritage Roman aqueduct (275 metres long, 48 metres high) with visit to Roman town of Uzès - 4.5 hours, Easy activity level
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - Famous wine region with 14th-century castle ruins and curated tasting at local vineyard - 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Palais des Papes Rhône River Pont du Gard Uzès Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 7
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, Roman baths, and Roman heritage sites
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - UNESCO World Heritage site village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park with medieval stone buildings, cobblestone streets, squares, vaulted passageways, ancient fountains, and Château-Fortress des Baux with scenic views - 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
- Lavender Distillery workshop - from Field to Perfume (extra expense) - Hands-on Provençal soap-making with traditional techniques using olive oil, lavender, and local botanicals; create artisanal soap and take home - 3 hours, Easy activity level
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (extra expense) - Guided exploration of landscapes that inspired Van Gogh followed by painting workshop to recreate vibrant scenes; take home finished artwork - 3 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Ancient Forum of Arles Roman Baths of Arles Les Baux de Provence Alpilles Regional Natural Park Château-Fortress des Baux - Day 8
Arles to Nice
Arles to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Arles to Nice
- Welcome drink with tour director and fellow guests
Landmarks Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) - Day 9
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo including Prince's Palace of Monaco and Monte Carlo district
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice (extra expense) - Guided walking tour through Old Town from Place Massena through Neoclassical buildings, winding alleys with art galleries and Baroque chapels, Lascaris Palace, Cours Saleya market, Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Matisse inspiration sites, and Nice Opera House - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo Grand Prix Track Monaco Promenade des Anglais Place Massena Cours Saleya market Lascaris Palace Chapel of the Holy Shroud Nice Opera House - Day 10
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense) - Medieval hilltop village in Alpes-Maritime region with cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways, ancient fountains, and art galleries - 4 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 11
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
