Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
NiceOptional Activities
- Stroll the palm-lined promenades
- Wander cobbled old towns
- Relax with wine overlooking the Mediterranean
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais 
- Day 2
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant reflecting the effortless charm and culinary excellence of the French Riviera)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nice including Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna
- Exploration of Vieux Nice with its markets and artisan shops
- Included dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Place Masséna Vieux Nice 
- Day 3
Nice
NiceOptional Activities
- Excursion to Monte Carlo including city tour, Prince's Palace, Casino, and Formula One race circuit
- Excursion to Saint-Paul de Vence including medieval architecture, markets, and artistic heritage
Landmarks Prince's Palace Casino of Monte Carlo Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 4
Nice to Tarascon
Nice to TarasconIncluded Activities
- Exploration of Scenic Space-Ship luxury amenities
- Welcome reception with fellow guests
- Day 5
Arles to Avignon
Arles to Avignon- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including Las Arenas Roman arena dating to 90 AD and other Roman ruins
- Les Baux & olive farm visit including olive oil tasting and medieval city tour
- Following Vincent van Gogh walking tour tracing the artist's 15-month stay in Arles
- Discovery of lavender from field to perfume tour at organic farm (seasonal, typically late June to mid-August) including essential oil extraction and creating fragrant lavender mist
Landmarks Las Arenas Le Baux-de-Provence - Day 6
Avignon
AvignonOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including historic city walls and Pope's Palace (moderate fitness required)
- Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct on guided tour
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire experience at local market with interactive cooking demonstration (Note: Avignon Market closed Mondays)
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape village
- Climb to Le Rocher des Doms for city views and English-style gardens
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais des Papes with exclusive after-hours access and dinner in the papal banquet hall
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Viviers
ViviersOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring Cathedral of St. Vincent and architectural treasures
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence including castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour - Day 8
Vienne
VienneOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre, the city conquered by Julius Caesar
- Cycling tour of Vienne including Roman temple, Emperor Augustus monument, and Ile Barlet River Island
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre Vienne Pyramid - Day 9
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including traboules passageways and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouge medieval walled village (high fitness required due to uneven surfaces and uphill/downhill walking)
- Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production heritage
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'Or Park including botanical garden, rose garden, greenhouse, and zoo
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouge Tête d'Or Park - Day 10
Mâcon
MâconOptional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive with local vintner meeting and wine tasting
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey, medieval town with Benedictine Abbey history
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin built 1606 with guided tour including gilded rooms, moat, and gardens
Landmarks Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin - Day 11
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast
