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Active & Discovery on the Seine & Rhône (Southbound)

15 days
From Paris to Arles
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Paris
    • Strolling through Paris
    • Café experience in Parisian cityscape
    Landmarks
    Paris
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    La Roche Guyon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayaking through water-accessible areas
    • Guided Tour of Giverny and Claude Monet's residence, gardens, and water gardens
    • Guided Tour of Château de La Roche-Guyon with local product tasting
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys and Saint Sauveur's Church
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day landing
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
    Château Gaillard
    Saint Sauveur's Church
    Les Andelys
  3. Day 3

    Caudebec - Normandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to WWII landing beaches of Normandy including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

    Optional Activities

    • Self-Guided Tour of Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp
    • Cocktail workshop focused on Bénédictine liquor
    • Photo stop in Étretat to view the Alabaster Coast cliffs
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    Palais Bénédictine
    Étretat
  4. Day 4

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour around Rouen
    • Guided Visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Onboard lecture on art and impressionism
    • Free exploration of Rouen
    Landmarks
    Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
    Notre-Dame Cathedral (Rouen)
    Astronomical Clock (Rouen)
    Rouen Medieval Quarter
  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Visit to Château de Bonnemare
    Landmarks
    Château de Bonnemare
  6. Day 6

    Conflans to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-bike Tour to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with special snack
    • Chantilly cream preparation workshop at Chantilly Castle with Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de crème Chantilly experts
    • Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise following Vincent van Gogh's footsteps
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison, Napoleon Bonaparte's home
    Landmarks
    Château de Maisons-Lafitte
    Chantilly Castle
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Paris
    • Food and Cultural Tour of Paris
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Paris
    • Free exploration of Paris
    Landmarks
    Paris
  8. Day 8

    Paris to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Paris
    Lyon
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways)
    • Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
    • Cooking Class to make Lyonnaise specialty
    Landmarks
    Lyon
    Traboules
  10. Day 10

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Excursion on rail-bike along Gorges du Doux descent
    • Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon
    • Cooking Demonstration of Lyonnaise treats
    Landmarks
    Gorges du Doux
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    Tournon
  11. Day 11

    Viviers - Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of Local Specialties onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
    • Guided Underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and Oenologist
    • Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration and tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    Landmarks
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
    Viviers
    Lock Bollène
  12. Day 12

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Excursion through waters of Pont du Gard
    • Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes and Les Halles market tasting
    • Guided Optional Tour of wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Guided Optional E-Bike Ride through Gard region
    • Free exploration of Avignon
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
    Palace of the Popes
    Les Halles Market
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
    • Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with meeting with local bullfighter
    • Free exploration of Arles
    • Onboard live entertainment
    Landmarks
    Val d'Enfer
    Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  14. Day 14

    Port-Saint-Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park
    • Guided Tour of oyster farm with tasting
    • Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
    Port-Saint-Louis
  15. Day 15

    Arles (Disembarkation)

    Meals
    Breakfast

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