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A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) 2027

10 days
From Arles to Paris
4.5
2 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Visit local farm for olive oil tasting in rural Provence
    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk through Les Halles market with interactive cooking class
    • Guided Optional Excursion to ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crepes demonstration hosted by French chef on board
    • Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with local culinary tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon along the Rhone with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon—16th-century castle and medieval city
    • Tour of the Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    Tournon
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars in Mâconnais region
    • Cheese Tasting on board
    • Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with Old Town exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Culinary Walk through Lyon
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Paris' iconic sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
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Response rate
76%
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Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.5
  • 4.6

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    September 13th, 2019
    The river cruise on Avalon was excellent in every way. Included tours were great, guides were knowledgeable and...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • M
    May 28th, 2018
    More wine tours. More time in Lyon. Several small towns not worth the time. Maybe a mixer at the beginning to meet...
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    Traveled in May 2018

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