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Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains 2027 - 12 Days (from Arles to Lausanne)

12 days

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From Arles to Lausanne

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nice to Arles
Nice to Arles
Day 2
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 (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre (Arles)
Day 3
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks
Pont d'Avignon
Palais des Papes
Pont du Gard
Day 4
Viviers
Viviers
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Maison des Chevaliers
Day 5
Tournon
Tournon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 6
Mâcon
Mâcon
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Day 7
Lyon
Lyon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Lyon by Night (2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Roman Theatre of Lyon
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Day 8
Lyon to Lausanne
Lyon to Lausanne
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
Lausanne
Lausanne
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lausanne
- Visit to Chateau Chillon & Lake Geneva cruise
Landmarks
Château Chillon
Lake Geneva
Day 10
Lausanne
Lausanne
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gruyere & Maison Cailler (7 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks
Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum
Day 11
Lausanne
Lausanne
Included Activities
- Panoramic train from Montreux to Gstaad & visit to Glacier 3000
Landmarks
Glacier 3000
Gstaad
Day 12
Lausanne
Lausanne

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre (Arles)

Landmarks
Pont d'Avignon
Palais des Papes
Pont du Gard

Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Maison des Chevaliers

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Roman Theatre of Lyon
Parc de la Tête d'Or

Landmarks
Château Chillon
Lake Geneva

Landmarks
Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum

Landmarks
Glacier 3000
Gstaad

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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2 local currencies
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