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Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Swiss Mountains

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From Marseille to Lausanne
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  • Charming village with church and vineyard-covered hills.
  • Aerial view of Lausanne with cathedral and cityscape.
  • Lyon with a church and red bridge over the Saône River.
  • Bridge over the Rhône in Viviers with town view.
  • Historic church with gothic architecture surrounded by trees.
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  • Avignon with Pont Saint-Bénézet and historical buildings.
  • Aerial view of Arles with the Rhône River and Roman amphitheater.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (A 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
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Lavender Fields
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lavender Fields of Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Old Town
    Chauvet Pont d'Arc
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  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
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  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Lausanne

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Lausanne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lausanne

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chateau Chillon & Lake Geneva cruise (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Chateau Chillon
    Lake Geneva
  10. Day 10

    Montreux to Gstaad to Glacier 3000

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train from Montreaux to Gstaad & visit to Glacier 3000
    Landmarks
    Glacier 3000
  11. Day 11

    Lausanne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gruyere & Maison Cailler (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lausanne Cathedral
    Olympic Museum
  12. Day 12

    Lausanne (Departure)

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Trevor
    October 1st, 2023
    All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
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    May 9th, 2026
    We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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