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Autumn Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris 2026/2027 - 10 Days

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From Arles to Paris
4.1 (39 reviews)
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
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  4. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Classical concert in Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
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  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
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  6. Day 5

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  7. Day 6

    Vienne

    Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
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  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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  9. Day 8

    Lyon to Paris

    Lyon to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  10. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • A guided tour of Paris and a Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
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  11. Day 10

    Paris to Departure

    Paris to Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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