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Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice 2027|2026 - 11 Days

11 days
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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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night guided tour (extra expense, 2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Confluence of Rhône and Saône
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  2. 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 houses
    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon including Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled town with guided walking tour (extra expense, 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Roman Theatre
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
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  3. Day 3

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting at a local vineyard with guided experience
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais wine region
  4. Day 4

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon including local history, viticulture traditions, Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and suspension bridge
    • Guided hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon with views of Rhône River and local chocolate maker tasting
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Suspension bridge with cables
    Rhône River
  5. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail, including Maison des Chevaliers and other architectural treasures

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with local guide (extra expense, 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale, celebrating authentic regional flavours and fresh local produce)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion along Rhône River with views of Pont d'Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board
    • Classical concert in a historic chapel

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard aqueduct with visit to Roman town of Uzès (extra expense, 4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting at a local vineyard (extra expense, 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Rhône River
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Châteauneuf du Pape
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  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence medieval village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park (extra expense, 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    • Lavender Distillery workshop with hands-on Provençal soap-making (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Painting workshop following Van Gogh's inspiration (extra expense, 3 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Ancient forum
    Roman baths
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
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  8. Day 8

    Arles to Nice

    Arles to Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from ship to Nice
    • Welcome drink and meet tour director
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  9. Day 9

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo, including Prince's Palace of Monaco

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Nice guided walking tour through Old Town, Neoclassical buildings, art galleries, Baroque chapels, local market, Matisse sites, and Opera House (extra expense, 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Prince's Palace of Monaco
    Monte Carlo Grand Prix track
    Promenade des Anglais
    Place Massena
    Lascaris Palace
    Cours Saleya market
    Chapel of the Holy Shroud
    Nice Opera House
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  10. Day 10

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence medieval hilltop village with cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings, squares, and fountains (extra expense, 4 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  11. Day 11

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

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    29 Jun, 2027
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