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Grand France (Southbound) 2026

15 days
From Paris to Arles
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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 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Paris
    • Strolling through Paris
    • Café experience in Paris
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  2. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Giverny - Claude Monet's home and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French Luncheon with authentic French crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Chateau des Tourelles
    Giverny - Claude Monet's House and Gardens
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
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  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys Route
  4. Day 4

    Normandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with U.S. sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
  6. Day 6

    Conflans - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison - home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Paris
    • Wine experience in Left Bank cafés
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Museum
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  8. Day 8

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Tournus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournus with Local Guide
    • Cheese Tasting on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Chardonnay wine cellar
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Castle of Cormatin
    Landmarks
    Castle of Cormatin
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill
    • Explore Lyon's Old Town with medieval alleyways
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Lyon Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Culinary Walk through Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of local produce markets and parks
    • Self-guided tour of Lyon's murals
  12. Day 12

    Tournon - Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    Landmarks
    Tournon 16th-century Castle
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
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  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of fortress city of Avignon with ramparts
    • Visit to Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Independent exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
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  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Arles
    • Strolling and relaxing in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
  15. Day 15

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast

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