Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
NiceLandmarks Promenade des Anglais - Day 2
Nice
NiceIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo including Prince's Palace of Monaco
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice guided walking tour through Old Town, Place Massena, Cours Saleya market, Lascaris Palace, Nice Opera House (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Stroll along Promenade des Anglais
- Explore Nice's art galleries
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo Place Massena Cours Saleya Lascaris Palace Nice Opera House Sainte Rita Chapel Chapel of the Holy Shroud - Day 3
Nice
NiceOptional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence medieval village with exploration of cobbled streets, historic buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways and fountains (4 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
Nice to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheatre arena visit, ancient forum, and Roman baths
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop exploring landscapes that inspired his works, followed by a painting workshop where you create your own artwork to take home (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence World Heritage-listed site featuring medieval village, shops, restaurants, and Château-Fortress des Baux with viewpoints (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume hands-on workshop in Provençal soap-making with natural ingredients, creating your own artisanal soap (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Roman Forum of Arles Roman Baths of Arles Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale featuring authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon including World Heritage-listed Pont d'Avignon and medieval architecture
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion on the Rhône River north of Avignon, paddling back toward town with views from the water and paddling beneath the Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard World Heritage-listed Roman aqueduct (275 metres long, 48 metres high) and visit to the small Roman town of Uzès (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with curated wine tasting at a local vineyard, including views of 14th-century castle ruins (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape - Day 7
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail including Maison des Chevaliers (Roman house with Renaissance façade)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (largest decorated cave replica in the world) with local guide through ancient canvases (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 8
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon including Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, world's oldest suspension bridge with cables, and wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon with local guide through syrah, marsanne and roussanne vineyards, featuring a stop at a local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône Valley Vineyards - Day 9
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne including Jardin de Ville, Cybèle Garden (open-air museum of Gallo-Roman ruins), cathedral (built 11th-16th centuries), and Roman theatre (built around 40-50 AD, originally accommodating over 10,000 spectators)
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board in the Horizon Lounge with presentation about regional produce
Landmarks Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre of Vienne Jardin de Ville Cybèle Garden - Day 10
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon starting at Fourvières Hill with Roman Theatre, Romanesque and Byzantine Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvières, walk through traboules (hidden passageways), and Renaissance-era houses
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon including Parc de la Tête d'Or (largest urban park in France with over 15,000 plant species, inaugurated 1857), zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district (requires guests in good shape and confident cyclists)
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled town on a small hill overlooking the Ain River valley with guided walking tour including 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, Rue des Rondes main street, 33-metre-deep well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice with round tower; includes leisure time (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Lyon by Night stroll through illuminated streets from glowing Old Lyon to shimmering Saône reflections, view from Fourvières Hill, and World Heritage-listed Presqu'île district with lit squares and fountains
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Fourvières Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Day 12
Vernon
Vernon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Tour of Giverny Gardens including Monet's home and restored gardens that inspired his iconic pieces including Water Lilies series
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour from Vernon to Giverny on flat, easy cycle path with picturesque river and countryside views (approximately 5km/3 miles each way), visiting Monet's house and gardens including famous Water Garden with Japanese bridge and water lily ponds
- Paint Like Monet
- Rouen by Night
Landmarks Giverny Gardens Monet's House - Day 13
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen's medieval centre including Old Marketplace, Cathedral district, and Saint Maclou Quarter with stories about Viking heritage and Rollo, first Duke of Normandy
Optional Activities
- Active walk in Rouen through the 'City of a Hundred Spires' along historic streets and picturesque cobbled laneways with expert guide sharing local history
- World War II lecture on board about Normandy's role in the conflict and D-Day Landings in 1944
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint Maclou Church Old Marketplace - Day 14
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites full-day experience and war-themed tour focused on D-Day Landings in 1944, including Normandy beaches, memorials and museums
Optional Activities
- Calvados Immersive experience featuring unique tasting of Normandy's celebrated apple brandy with discovery of cider-making, distillation, aging history and traditions (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks D-Day Landing Beaches - Day 15
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur including St. Catherine Church (largest wooden church in France) and fresh oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Honfleur past main sights, along waterfront and through charming cobblestone squares with guide sharing stories about city history and local daily life
Landmarks St. Catherine Church - Day 16
Les Andelys - La Roche Guyon
Les Andelys - La Roche Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting to the heart of Normandy's countryside, learning traditional cider crafting from locally-grown apples using age-old methods and tasting authentic local products
- Hike to Château Gaillard, the medieval fortress built by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century, with guided ascent to clifftops offering breathtaking views across River Seine
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 17
La Roche Guyon
La Roche Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon (fortified castle built 14th century) and gardens with tranquil pathways, elegant period rooms with antique furnishings and artwork
Optional Activities
- Kayak on the Seine along calm waters past the town, lush greenery, and towering limestone cliffs leading to the chateau
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh walking tour through charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise exploring landscapes that inspired his iconic artworks and final masterpiece, visiting the artist's last residence and resting place (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon Vexin National Park Auvers-sur-Oise - Day 18
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Arc de Triomphe with local guide
- Seine River cruise viewing iconic Eiffel Tower and other Parisian landmarks
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower - Day 20
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
