Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
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- Day 2
Les Andelys
Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - Guided walking tour
- Cider farm visit - See production process and taste Normandy cider
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - Explore 16th-century château
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon Les Andelys - Day 3
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
- Interactive WWI Lecture - 'A day in the life of a Tommy' with equipment and rations tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - Guided tour of cathedral district, marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, and Joan of Arc sites with free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Tour dressed as Viking warlord covering Medieval history with free time
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Walking tour covering St. Ouen Church and Old Market Square
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Old Market Square (Vieux Marché) Saint-Maclou Quarter St. Ouen Church 
- Day 4
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
- Dessert buffet with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Full day tour visiting Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater, and Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Full day tour visiting Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - Guided tour exploring Rouen's Medieval streets, Rouen Cathedral, and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Newfoundland Memorial Park Thiepval Memorial Lochnagar Crater Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum - Day 5
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities with free time
- Cheese tasting presentation - Normandy classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Lecture on Operation Fortitude and D-Day in Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Visits Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery, and Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Visits Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Visits Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum with lunch at local restaurant
- Bayeux tour - Guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux with free time to explore
Landmarks Utah Beach Omaha Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 7
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - E-bike tour along Seine, 8 kilometres each way, visiting Victor Hugo museum
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to Fecamp, guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace with liquor tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour learning stories of French Resistance during Nazi Occupation
- Normandy Abbey Road - Guided walking tour exploring grand abbeys on the banks of the River Seine
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from two options)
- On-board painting class
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon with drink reception
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Guided tour of Giverny and Monet's home with Japanese-inspired water garden and free time
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - Biking tour approximately 5 kilometres each way with option to visit Monet's House or explore the town
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Giverny Vernon Château de La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 9
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - Travel to Van Gogh's final village, view landmarks from his paintings, visit Van Gogh's rented room with free time to explore
- Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of magnificent castle, view fine collections and gardens with free time. Note: Closed Tuesdays, replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) - Tour of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine museum exploring the region's barge history
- Château de Malmaison - Historic estate of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais, neoclassical architecture, museum of Napoleonic era artifacts and personal items
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of the Marais district with Parisian guide exploring culture, history, architecture and fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier - Tour of the spectacular opera house with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, and chandeliers commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach visit to château one hour from Paris with stunning formal gardens that inspired Versailles
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opéra Garnier Champs Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 11
Paris - Lyon
Paris - Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey from Paris to Lyon
Landmarks Lyon - Day 12
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from two options)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - Explore the quaint riverside town conquered by Julius Caesar, visit the best-preserved Roman theatre built against hillside slopes
- Cycling tour of Vienne - Tour on two wheels past Roman temple, Emperor Augustus monument, ruins of bath houses and villas, detour to Ile Barlet River Island
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre of Vienne Temple of Augustus Vienne Pyramid Ile Barlet River Island - Day 13
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Sample region's celebrated wines from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes
- Chocolate workshop - Live chocolate-making demonstration at Chocolaterie Castelain with tasting of artisanal chocolates infused with Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine paired with regional wines
- Bike tour along the Rhône - Gentle cycling tour following ViaRhôna paths past vineyards, crossing the Passerelle de l'Oiselay bridge with panoramic views
Landmarks Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arles Passerelle de l'Oiselay 
- Day 14
Arles - Avignon
Arles - Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from five options)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - Walking tour visiting the ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles, a 20,000-seat arena built in 90 AD still in use today, experiencing vibrant colours and light that inspired artists
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières - Journey to medieval village, visit former quarry hosting immersive visual and musical installation highlighting works of notable artists on 7,000 square metres
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill - Visit local farm learning olive oil production techniques, share owner's regional experience and traditional Provençal recipes
- Discovery of lavender – from field to perfume - Visit organic farm specializing in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary (typically late June to mid-August), learn health benefits, essential oil extraction, create personal lavender mist with organic essential oil
- Following Vincent – Van Gogh's Arles - Walking tour tracing Van Gogh's journey through sunlit streets and historic sites that inspired his famous works during his 15 months in the town
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières Avignon 
- Day 15
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner at the Palais des Papes)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at the Palais des Papes with exclusive gala dinner and trio performance
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including a visit to the Popes Palace - Guided walk through city walls and Gothic Pope's Palace, the seat of Western Christianity in 14th century. Note: Cobblestoned streets and numerous palace steps require moderate fitness
- Excursion to Pont Du Gard - Guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct from middle of first century, engineering masterpiece designed to carry water to city of Nîmes
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire - Join chef at local market to shop for and sample region's best ingredients, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration at Scenic Culinaire. Note: Avignon Market is closed on Mondays
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey - Visit Gordes, considered one of France's most beautiful villages with spiral stone buildings around a rock, later visit picturesque Sénanque Abbey
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Le Rocher des Doms Gordes Sénanque Abbey - Day 16
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
- Afternoon Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - Explore monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent (11th century, renovated 18th century Gothic with Renaissance facade) with free time
- French Resistance walking tour - Hear stories of French Resistance fighting Nazi Occupation during World War II, learn local stories of heroism and daring missions
- WWII in Viviers - Guided walk revealing Rhône Valley's role in Battle of Montélimar when Allied and German forces clashed in August 1944 during final liberation push
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Explore mountains and medieval fortress ruins in sprawling park, visit world's largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica built few kilometres from fragile original site
- Côtes du Rhône Villages tasting - Guided wine tasting tour through Rhône Valley heart exploring wines capturing southern France charm and character
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - Explore beautiful provincial town with local guide, see mighty castle dominating town and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum Grignan Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour 
- Day 17
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
- Dessert buffet with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon - Explore town on foot learning its history, visit castle built between 10th and 16th centuries. Optional: cross France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage to visit prestigious chocolatiers Valrhona
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon - Hike through sloping vineyards overlooking Rhône River, learn about local wine production and taste regional wines
- Biking along the Rhône - Cycle picturesque banks of Rhône River past charming villages and spectacular scenery to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage Valrhona Chocolatiers Glun - Day 18
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
- Scenic Enrich - Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinité with acapella choir performance in Baroque interior
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - Traverse hidden traboules and secret passageways dating back to fourth century, visit Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève for fabulous views across Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges - Visit medieval walled village atop hill overlooking Ain River with beautifully preserved vine-covered stone buildings, cobbled laneways and centuries-old lime tree in market square. Note: Uneven surfaces and extensive uphill/downhill walking requires high fitness level
- Silk painting workshop - Learn about Lyon's five-century silk production heritage beginning with Louis XI, understand 19th-century industry dominance, participate in silk painting process
Landmarks Lyon Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviève Pérouges Chapelle de la Trinité - Day 19
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon featuring authentic flavours and exquisite regional dishes at Crystal Dining)
Included Activities
- Morning Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from four options)
- Cooperage demonstration
- Exclusive dinner on board prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon at Crystal Dining
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - Visit medieval Cluny town famous for Benedictine Abbey, once the largest Christian building in the world. Tour the impressive town and learn its history with free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - Coach transfer to historic château built in 1606, tour lovingly restored castle with gilded rooms, moat, water features and more than 10 hectares of manicured gardens
- Truffle tasting - Meet local truffle farmer and hound to learn truffle farming tricks and techniques, enjoy tasting of truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles
- Tour of Tournus - Stroll through narrow streets lined with pastel-coloured buildings exploring rich historical and cultural heritage, visit remarkable 18th-century Hôtel-Dieu and stunning 12th-century Saint-Philibert Abbey
Landmarks Mâcon Cluny Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin Tournus Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Philibert Abbey - Day 20
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (choose one from three options)
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region - Drive through rolling hills of world-famous Beaujolais wine region, meet local vintner, discover wine production and sample region's best wines
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration - Learn story of Vonnas, gourmet destination home to Michelin-star chef George Blanc. Visit one of his famed restaurants for interactive cooking demonstration featuring classic French dishes
- Monastère Royal de Brou and Bourg-en-Bresse - Discover cultural treasures of Bourg-en-Bresse with guided tour featuring 16th-century Monastère Royal de Brou, flamboyant Gothic architecture with refined Renaissance artistry, now museum showcasing centuries of Flemish and Netherlandish art
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Vonnas Bourg-en-Bresse Monastère Royal de Brou - Day 21
Lyon
Lyon
