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Nice to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence 2026|2027

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From Nice to Paris
4.2
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  • Picturesque coastal town with boats and lush vegetation.
  • The ancient Roman amphitheater in Arles with columns and steps.
  • Coastal cityscape of Nice with turquoise sea and sandy beaches.
  • A historic cathedral surrounded by lush greenery and ancient buildings.
  • Avignon Bridge stretching across the Rhône River with historic buildings.
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  • Aerial view of Vienne with the Rhône River and surrounding hills.
  • The illuminated skyline of Lyon with a medieval bridge at dusk.
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Emerald Cruises
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

    Nice

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  2. Day 2

    Monaco and Monte Carlo

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
    Landmarks
    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
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  5. Day 5

    Arles

    Meals
    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 Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
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  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • 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
    Chateauneuf du Pape
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  7. Day 7

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chauvet Pont D'Arc
  8. Day 8

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
  9. Day 9

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board
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  10. Day 10

    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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  11. Day 11

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris and Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
  13. Day 13

    Paris to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Trevor
    October 1st, 2023
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    All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
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    April 25th, 2023
    4.0
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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  • Lynn
    July 23rd, 2025
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    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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