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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2027

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From Paris to Arles
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Paris featuring iconic sites

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the Champs-Élysées
    • Visit the Louvre
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    • Browse Paris's classic shopping avenues
    • Visit literary cafés
    • Have portrait sketched by Parisian artist in Place du Tertre
    Landmarks
    Champs-Élysées
    Louvre
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Place du Tertre
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill surveying Lyon with its churches, Old Town exploration with lively cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host over bridges and along Rhône and Saône river banks
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area learning about light and pleasant wine
    • Lecture on board about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Beaujolais
  5. Day 5

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment after dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lyon's silk heritage with museum visit, Walking Tour of La Presqu'île, and live hand-printed silk serigraphy demonstration in workshop
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area learning about light and pleasant wine
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Travel into Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards and enjoy wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais
  7. Day 7

    Tournon to Viviers to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring 16th-century castle
    • Wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    Viviers Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of fortress city of Avignon with ramparts and visit to Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting in Rhône wine region
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  9. Day 9

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles exploring the Provence region and Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  10. Day 10

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast

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