Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Arles)

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From Lyon to Arles

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Lyon
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night
Day 2
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges
Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Day 3
Mâcon
Mâcon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Day 4
Tournon
Tournon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 5
Viviers
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc
Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Day 6
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dining experience on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Day 7
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
- Provençal Soap Making Workshop
Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre
Day 8
Arles to Nice
Arles to Nice
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon

Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre

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Rating: 4.1 (38 reviews)
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4.1

Trevor5.0•October 2023
All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
Prabha5.0•July 2026
We had a great time on the cruise
Dorrance5.0•May 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more

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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Arles)

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Lyon

Optional Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mâcon

Included Activities

Tournon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles to Nice

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