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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2027

10 days
From French Riviera to Lyon
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

    French Riviera

  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - discover Vieux Nice (old city) with narrow, winding streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
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  3. Day 3

    French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence - Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Avalon Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence - discover Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host (option 1)
    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting (option 2)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles - visit the Roman Amphitheater (option 3)
    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in park along Boulevard des Lices

    Optional Activities

    • Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes (option 2)

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for Rhône wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier)

    Included Activities

    • Cheese and Wine Tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (while sailing)
    • Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host (option 1)
    • Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - see Romanesque cathedral and Old Town (option 2)
    Landmarks
    Vivier's Romanesque Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Tain L'Hermitage - Tournon - Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tournon by foot - morning hike with Adventure Host (option 1)
    • Guided Tour through Doux Valley aboard Train des L'Ardèche steam-engine train (option 2)
    • Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore medieval city with 16th-century castle (option 3)
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Doux Valley
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region - learn about Chardonnay vineyards and wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board while sailing to Lyon
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Wine Region
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host - over bridges and along river banks (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour - survey Lyon from Fourvirère Hill and explore Old Town with lively cafés and medieval alleyways (option 2)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area - learn about light and pleasant wine
    Landmarks
    Fourvirère Hill
    Lyon Old Town
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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