Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris on your own - shopping, strolling, or café experiences
- Day 2
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Guided Tour of Giverny - home of Claude Monet with gardens (Option 2)
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle - Normandy's Versailles (Option 3)
- Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes with Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins in Les Andelys (Option 1)
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys (Option 2)
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny - Monet's House and Gardens Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 3
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route (Option 2)
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 4
Caudebec - Normandy Excursion to Rouen
Caudebec - Normandy Excursion to Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery (Option 1)
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites, cemeteries, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (Option 2)
- Guided Tour of Normandy farming traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados (Option 3)
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 5
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour to discover Rouen's monuments and hidden gems (Option 1)
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral (Option 2)
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen Astronomical Clock - Day 6
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh (Option 2)
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison - home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine (Option 3)
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter (Option 2)
- Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites (Option 3)
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris on your own for art, culture, theatre, and museums
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 8
Paris - Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône
Paris - Dijon - Beaune - Chalon-sur-Saône- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with wine tasting
Landmarks Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne - Day 9
Tournus
Tournus- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus with Local Guide showing highlights of the town
- Cheese Tasting onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks Tournus Castle of Cormatin - Day 10
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon with views from Fourvière Hill and Old Town exploration (Option 2)
- WWII & French Resistance lecture onboard
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Old Town of Lyon - Day 11
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary Walk through Lyon to discover gastronomic attractions
Optional Activities
- Explore local produce markets and parks by bike
- Leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals
- Free exploration of Lyon
- Day 12
Tournon - Viviers
Tournon - Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
- Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Tournon Castle Viviers Cathedral - Day 13
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon's ramparts and Palace of the Popes (Option 2)
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
- Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Explore Avignon on your own for art, culture, theatre, and museums
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 14
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host (Option 1)
- Painting Workshop learning Van Gogh techniques (Option 2)
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater (Option 3)
Optional Activities
- Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles - Day 15
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast
