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Nice & Sensations of Lyon & Provence

11 days
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From Nice to Lyon
4.1
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  • Sparkling coastal area with colorful buildings and yachts in Nice.
  • Eiffel Bridge over the Saône River in Lyon, France
  • Aerial view of Lyon with a statue in the foreground
  • Riverside view with colorful buildings in Macon, France
  • Suspension Bridge in Lyon, France
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

  1. Day 1

    Nice

    Landmarks
    Nice
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  2. Day 2

    Monaco and Monte Carlo

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
    Landmarks
    Monaco
    Monte Carlo
  3. Day 3

    Nice

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul de Vence
  4. Day 4

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arles
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  5. Day 5

    Arles

    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)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Tour to Lavender Fields
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Private hidden Gems tours of Avignon (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
    Chateauneuf du Pape
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  7. Day 7

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Provencal soap-making workshop
    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers
    Chauvet Pont D'Arc
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  8. Day 8

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon
  9. Day 9

    Macon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Macon
    Beaujolais
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  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Private Culinary Charms of Lyon (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviève
    Pérouges
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  11. Day 11

    Lyon to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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