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

10 days
From Paris to Arles
4.6
234 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Explore architectural icons of Paris
    • Dine at local cafés and restaurants
    • Browse boutiques and shopping districts
    • Visit art galleries and museums
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris

    Optional Activities

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

    Paris to Lyon

    Paris to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board TGV train to Lyon
  4. Day 4

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host exploring bridges and riverbanks
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fourvier Hill and Old Town with medieval alleyways
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvier Hill
    Rhône River
    Saône River
  5. Day 5

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Lyon to Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lyon's silk heritage with museum visit
    • Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
    • Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in workshop
    • Pastry Demonstration on board while sailing to Mâcon
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars in Mâconnais region
    • Learning about Chardonnay vineyards and local wine production
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais region
  7. Day 7

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring medieval city and 16th-century castle
    • Leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch
    • Late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Exploration of Viviers's Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Viviers Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard
    • Guided excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Explore Avignon's art galleries and museums
    • Visit historic theatres
    • Visit and photograph medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
    • Explore historic monuments and countryside
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  9. Day 9

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles featuring Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Shop in Arles
    • Stroll through parks along Boulevard des Lices
    • Relax in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  10. Day 10

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

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