Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Nice
NiceIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais 
- Day 2
Nice
NiceIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
- Visit to Prince's Palace of Monaco
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice guided walking tour through Old Town (2.5 hours, moderate activity level) - includes exploration of Place Massena, Baroque chapels, Lascaris Palace, Cours Saleya market, Nice Opera House, and Matisse-related sites
- Stroll along Promenade des Anglais
- Explore Nice's art scene
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monaco Grand Prix Circuit Monte Carlo Place Massena Lascaris Palace Cours Saleya Market Nice Opera House - Day 3
Nice
NiceOptional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence (4 hours, easy activity level) - medieval village exploration including cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways and ancient fountains
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
Nice to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to Arles Star-Ship
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 5
Arles
Arles- Meals
- 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 (extra expense; 3 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense; 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (extra expense; 3 hours, Easy activity level) - hands-on Provençal soap-making workshop
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board featuring authentic Provençal dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon
- Visit to Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge)
- Medieval architecture viewing
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board
- Private classical concert in a historic chapel
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon - paddle along calm waters of the Rhône River north of Avignon back towards town, paddle beneath the Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard (4.5 hours, easy activity level) - World Heritage-listed Roman aqueduct, three-level structure 275 metres long and 48 metres high, visit small Roman town of Uzès
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (3.25 hours, moderate activity level) - famous wine appellation, medieval village with 14th-century castle ruins, curated wine tasting at local vineyard
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape 
- Day 7
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail
- Visit to Maison des Chevaliers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (2.5 hours, moderate activity level) - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, largest decorated cave replica in the world with a local guide
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Day 8
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon
- Visit to Tournon Castle
- Visit to ancient watchtowers
- Visit to botanic garden
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards (active excursion) - hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon near the docked Star-Ship, spectacular views of the Rhône River, optional stop at local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
Landmarks Tournon Castle World's Oldest Suspension Bridge with Cables - Day 9
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting at a local vineyard
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region 
- Day 10
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon
- Visit to Fourvière Hill and Roman Theatre
- Visit to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Walking tour through hidden passageways (traboules) and Renaissance-era houses
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (active alternative to standard city tour) - ride to Parc de la Tête d'Or, France's largest urban park opened 1857, visit zoo and greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse and Confluence district; requires good fitness and confident cycling ability
- Excursion to Pérouges (3.5 hours, moderate activity level) - medieval walled town on a hill overlooking Ain River valley, known for wine and weaving, 15th-century fortified church, former home of Savoy princes, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre-deep well, Maison du Sergent de Justice with round tower
- Lyon by Night (2 hours, easy activity level) - illuminated streets, Old Lyon facades, reflections on the Saône, Fourvière Hill cityscape view, World Heritage Presqu'île district with lit squares and fountains
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges Presqu'île District 
- Day 11
Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation from Emerald Star-Ship
- Transfer to train station
- Train transfer to Paris
- Day 12
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris
- Visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit to Arc de Triomphe
- Seine River cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris at own pace including art galleries, museums, heritage sites, restaurants and cafés
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 13
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to airport
