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Active & Discovery on the Seine & Rhône (Southbound)

15 days
From Paris to Arles
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 Paris
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    La Roche Guyon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided kayak tour through water-accessible areas
    • Guided tour of Giverny and Claude Monet's home and gardens
    • Guided tour of Château de La Roche-Guyon with local product tasting
    • Traditional French crêpe lunch
    • Guided hike to Château Gaillard ruins
    • Guided walking tour of Les Andelys
    • Visit to Saint Sauveur's Church
    • Onboard lecture about D-Day Normandy landings
    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

    • Travel to Fécamp and visit Palais Bénédictine with self-guided tour
    • Cocktail workshop featuring Bénédictine liquor
    • Photo stop at Étretat cliffs
    • Guided visit to Omaha Beach
    • Guided visit to Pointe du Hoc monument
    • Guided visit to American Cemetery
    • Guided tour of British cemetery
    • Guided visit to Pegasus Memorial (or D-Day Museum until end of May)
    • Guided tour of Arromanches
    • Guided visit to Juno Beach Center
    • Guided tour of Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Onboard live entertainment
    Landmarks
    Palais Bénédictine
    Étretat
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    British Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    D-Day Museum
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  4. Day 4

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Rouen
    • Guided visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
    • Guided walking tour of Rouen including Astronomical Clock and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Onboard lecture about art and impressionism

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Rouen
    Landmarks
    Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
    Astronomical Clock
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Conflans - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with snack
    • Guided visit to Chantilly Castle grounds with Chantilly cream preparation workshop
    • Guided tour of Auvers-sur-Oise following Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
    • Onboard live entertainment
    Landmarks
    Château de Maisons-Lafitte
    Chantilly Castle
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Paris
    • Guided food and cultural tour of Paris
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Strolling through Paris
    • Wine and café experience in Left Bank
  8. Day 8

    Paris to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided urban hike through Traboules (secret passageways)
    • Guided culinary walk through Lyon
    • Cooking class for Lyonnaise specialty
  10. Day 10

    Tain l'Hermitage/Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided rail-bike excursion on Gorges du Doux
    • Guided tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Tournon
    • Cooking demonstration for Lyonnaise treat
    Landmarks
    Gorges du Doux
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    Tournon
  11. Day 11

    Viviers - Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided kayak trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
    • Guided underground wine tasting with Speleologist and oenologist
    • Guided visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration
    • Truffle carpaccio and truffled toast tasting
    • Guided walking tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of local specialties onboard
    Landmarks
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
    Lock Bollène
    Viviers
  12. Day 12

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided kayak excursion through Pont du Gard
    • Guided visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Avignon
    • Visit to Palace of the Popes
    • Local products tasting at Les Halles covered market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
    • Guided optional e-bike ride through Gard region
    • Strolling through Avignon
    • Biking through Avignon
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
    Palace of the Popes
    Les Halles
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike through Val d'Enfer
    • Painting workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Arles
    • Visit with local bullfighter
    • Onboard live entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Arles
    • Strolling through Arles
    • Relaxing in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    • Optional excursions (details not specified)
    Landmarks
    Val d'Enfer
    Boulevard des Lices
  14. Day 14

    Port-Saint-Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Camargue Natural Park
    • Guided tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting
    • Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
    Camargue Regional Nature Park
  15. Day 15

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast

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