Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Explore Paris's architectural icons
- Visit museums and galleries
- Shop at boutiques
- Dine at local restaurants
- Day 2
Paris - Honfleur - Saint-Malo
Paris - Honfleur - Saint-Malo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur Old Harbor - Day 3
Saint-Malo - Mont Saint-Michel
Saint-Malo - Mont Saint-Michel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Saint-Malo
- Visit Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
Landmarks Saint-Malo Walled City Mont Saint-Michel Abbey - Day 4
Saint-Malo - Chartres - Paris
Saint-Malo - Chartres - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore the Suite Ship
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral - Day 5
La Roche-Guyon - Les Andelys
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 Kayak Tour through areas accessible only by water
- Guided Tour of Giverny and Claude Monet's 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
- Visit Saint Sauveur's Church of Le Petit Andely
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day Normandy landing
Landmarks Giverny Gardens and Claude Monet's Residence Château de La Roche-Guyon Château Gaillard Saint Sauveur's Church of Le Petit Andely - Day 6
Caudebec - Normandy
Caudebec - Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Palais Bénédictine with Self-Guided Tour and cocktail workshop
- Photo stop at Étretat cliffs
- Guided Visit to WWII U.S. landing beaches 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
Landmarks Palais Bénédictine Étretat Cliffs Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Normandy British Cemetery Normandy Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 7
Rouen
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 with medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Onboard Lecture on art and impressionism
- Self-guided exploration of Rouen
Landmarks Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Rouen Medieval Quarter Astronomical Clock of Rouen Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral - Day 8
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Jumièges Abbey ruins and surrounding orchards
- Explore Marché Saint-Marc with Norman cheeses and local specialties
- Guided Visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Landmarks Jumièges Abbey Marché Saint-Marc - Day 9
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with special snack
- Chantilly Castle grounds visit with Chantilly cream preparation
- Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise retracing Van Gogh's steps
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine
Landmarks Château de Maisons-Lafitte Chantilly Castle Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Paris
- Food and Cultural Tour of Paris
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Paris
- Self-guided exploration of Paris
- Day 11
Paris - Lyon
Paris - Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 12
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Urban Hike through Traboules (secret passageways)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Cooking Class for Lyonnaise specialty
- Day 13
Tain L'Hermitage - Tournon - Viviers
Tain L'Hermitage - Tournon - Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise treat
Optional Activities
- Guided Excursion on rail-bike along Gorges du Doux descent
- Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon
Landmarks Gorges du Doux Valrhona Chocolate Factory Tournon Castle - Day 14
Viviers - Avignon
Viviers - Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tasting of Local Specialties on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
- Guided Underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and Oenologist
- Visit to truffle farm with harvesting demonstration
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
Landmarks Gorges de l'Ardèche Viviers Old Town Viviers Romanesque Cathedral Lock Bollène - Day 15
Avignon - Arles
Avignon - Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles covered market tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Excursion at Pont du Gard
- Visit to authentic Provencal farmhouse for essential oils experience
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
- Guided Optional E-Bike Ride through Gard region
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon
Landmarks Pont du Gard Palace of the Popes Les Halles Avignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 16
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
- Painting Workshop learning Van Gogh techniques
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with local bullfighter meeting
- Self-guided exploration of Boulevard des Lices and parks
Landmarks Val d'Enfer Arles Old Town - Day 17
Port-Saint-Louis - Camargue
Port-Saint-Louis - Camargue- 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 Rhône Delta - Day 18
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast
