Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Nice
NiceLandmarks Promenade des Anglais - Day 2
Nice
NiceIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo including Prince's Palace of Monaco
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice walking tour through Old Town (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo Place Massena Cours Saleya Lascaris Palace Sainte Rita Chapel of the Holy Shroud Nice Opera House - Day 3
Nice
NiceOptional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence (4 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
Nice to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (3 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level, extra expense)
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume workshop (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Ancient Forum of Arles Roman Baths of Arles Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard with visit to Uzès (4.5 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale (EmeraldPLUS)
- Classical concert in Avignon (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape Rhône River - Day 7
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc – Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 8
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River - Day 9
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting at a local vineyard
Landmarks Beaujolais wine region Saône River - Day 10
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including Fourvière Hill, Roman Theatre, and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon through Parc de la Tête d'Or (EmeraldACTIVE) - requires good fitness and cycling confidence
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled town (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
- Lyon by Night illuminated city tour (2 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges Presqu'île district Rhône River Saône River - Day 11
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
