Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel in Nice for three nights. The tour kicks off in this French Riviera city, so you'll settle in and get oriented on your first day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Nice to Monaco
After breakfast, you'll travel to Monaco to see the glamorous side of the French Riviera. There's a guided tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo included, where you'll learn about the famous Grand Prix track and the jet-set lifestyle the region's known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks Monte Carlo 
- Day 3
Nice
This day is yours to do what you like in Nice. The tour director can help you figure out activities if you want suggestions, but you're free to relax by the seaside or wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense)
Landmarks Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
You'll have breakfast and then drive to Arles where you'll board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. The captain and crew will greet you, and later you'll have dinner on board as you settle into your river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5
Arles
A guided tour takes you through Arles' Roman sites, including the 2,000-year-old Amphitheatre. You'll learn about Van Gogh's time here and see the locations that inspired his paintings. After, you can explore the town at your own pace, and there's a Provençal dinner available with chef Fabien Morreale.
- 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 
- Day 6
Avignon
You'll walk through Avignon's historic center on a guided tour, seeing the Gothic Palais des Papes built by popes in the 1300s and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. By evening, there's a classical concert included as part of the EmeraldPLUS program.
- 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 - Day 7
Viviers
The ship arrives in Viviers, a medieval town with pastel buildings and narrow cobblestone streets. A guided walking tour shows you around the Old Town, giving you a real feel for this traditional French village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
- Day 8
Tournon
You'll sail down the Rhône River to Tournon, where you can see a 16th-century castle and old watchtowers from the water. Once there, you can either take a guided tour of the town or join an EmeraldACTIVE hike through the nearby vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
- Day 9
Mâcon
The morning brings a relaxed sail on the Saône River heading to Mâcon. You'll visit the Beaujolais wine region, and a wine tasting is part of your day so you can try the Gamay red wines the area's known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
- Day 10
Lyon
You'll spend time in Lyon, one of France's largest cities and a former Roman capital. Choose between a guided walking tour that includes the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière or a bike tour to see architectural landmarks around the city.
- 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 
- Day 11
Lyon Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your travel companions and leave the Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, bringing home memories of French architecture and the vineyards you've seen along the rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
