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Idyllic Rhône with French Riviera 2027 - 11 Days (from Lyon to Nice)

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From Lyon to Nice
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Explore Scenic Sapphire ship facilities and luxurious suite
    • Access to Sun Deck with views across Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lyon's gastronomic dining scene
    Landmarks
    Lyon
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  2. Day 2

    Mâcon

    Mâcon

    Optional Activities

    • Beaujolais wine region drive and wine tasting with local vintner
    • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey with guided town tour
    • Guided tour of Château de Cormatin (built 1606) with gilded rooms, moat, water features, and 10+ hectares of gardens
    Landmarks
    Cluny Abbey
    Château de Cormatin
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  3. Day 3

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lyon including hidden traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    • Excursion to medieval walled village of Pérouges atop a hill overlooking the Ain River
    • Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's five-century silk heritage
    • Guided cycling tour to Tête d'or Park (105 hectares), featuring lake, botanical garden, rose garden, greenhouse, and zoo
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Pérouges
    Tête d'or Park
  4. Day 4

    Vienne

    Vienne

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling tour of Vienne
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Augustus and Livia (Vienne)
    Vienne Pyramid
    Île Barlet
  5. Day 5

    Viviers - Avignon

    Viviers - Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Viviers exploring monuments and Cathedral of St. Vincent with free leisure time
    • French Resistance walking tour of Viviers with WWII stories
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence including castle tour and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Grignan Castle
    Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour
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  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace visit
    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard, ancient Roman aqueduct from the first century
    • Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - visit local market with ship's chef for ingredient sampling and return for interactive cooking demonstration
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape village featuring 'Wine of Popes'
    • Scenic Enrich - Classical concert and dinner in Palais des Papes banquet hall
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Le Rocher des Doms
  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast upon arrival in Arles)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast upon arrival in Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Arles including Las Arenas Roman arena (20,000-seat arena from 90 AD)
    • Les Baux & olive farm visit featuring olive oil production and tasting at Alpilles region farm, plus medieval city of Le Baux tour
    • Following Vincent van Gogh walking tour tracing artist's 15-month journey through Arles
    • Discovery of lavender excursion (typically late June to mid-August) including organic farm visit, essential oil extraction learning, and creation of personal lavender mist
    Landmarks
    Les Arenas
    Le Baux
    Alpilles Region
  8. Day 8

    Tarascon - Nice

    Tarascon - Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast (Farewell breakfast in Tarascon)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to luxury hotel upon arrival in Nice

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll palm-lined promenades
    • Wander cobbled old towns
    • Explore French Riviera at leisure
  9. Day 9

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Dinner (Included dinner at local restaurant chosen to reflect the effortless charm and culinary excellence of the French Riviera)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Nice including Promenade des Anglais, Place Masséna, and Vieux Nice
    • Included dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Promenade des Anglais
    Place Masséna
    Vieux Nice
  10. Day 10

    Nice

    Nice

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Monte Carlo including city tour, Prince's Palace, Casino, and Formula One circuit views
    • Saint-Paul de Vence visit featuring medieval architecture, markets, and artistic heritage
    Landmarks
    Monte Carlo
    Prince's Palace of Monaco
    Monte Carlo Casino
    Saint-Paul de Vence
  11. Day 11

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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