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Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains 2027 - 12 Days (19 destinations)

12 days

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From Arles to Lausanne

4.1 (37 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

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
- Welcome reception and dinner
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense, 3 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense, 4 hours, Difficult/Active)
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre
Day 3
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense, 4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense, 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 (extra expense, 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
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 (extra expense, 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Lyon by Night (extra expense, 2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Roman Theatre of Fourvière
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
- Lake Geneva cruise
- Visit to Château Chillon
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Lausanne (extra expense, 1.5 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks
Château Chillon
Lake Geneva
Day 10
Lausanne
Lausanne
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gruyère & Maison Cailler (extra expense, 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
Day 12
Lausanne
Lausanne

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre

Landmarks
Pont d'Avignon
Palais des Papes
Pont du Gard

Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Caverne du Pont-d'Arc

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

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

Landmarks
Château Chillon
Lake Geneva

Landmarks
Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum

Landmarks
Glacier 3000

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Rating: 4.1 (37 reviews)
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Response rate: 84%
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4.1

Trevor5.0•October 2023
All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
Prabha5.0•July 2026
We had a great time on the cruise
Dorrance5.0•May 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more

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Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains 2027 - 12 Days (19 destinations)

Itinerary

Nice to Arles

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tournon

Included Activities

Mâcon

Included Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon to Lausanne

Lausanne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lausanne

Optional Activities

Lausanne

Included Activities

Lausanne

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