Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
French Riviera
French RivieraOptional Activities
- Discover the beauty of the French Riviera
- Day 2
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice
Landmarks Vieux Nice - Day 3
Nice to Arles
Nice to Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer to Arles
- Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
Landmarks Aix-en-Provence - Day 4
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host OR Painting Workshop (Van Gogh techniques) OR Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
- Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles Boulevard des Lices - Day 5
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes visit OR Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 6
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner)
Included Activities
- Cheese and Wine Tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing
- Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host OR Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
- Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 7
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host OR Guided Tour through Doux Valley aboard Train des L'Ardèche OR Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 8
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Mâconnais region wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting on board while sailing to Lyon
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill and Old Town OR Guided tour to Beaujolais wine region
Landmarks Fourvière Hill - Day 10
Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- TGV train transfer from Lyon to Paris
Optional Activities
- Browse Paris' classic shopping avenues
- Visit literary cafés
- Day 11
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Monet's gardens and home OR Guided Tour of Giverny OR Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes and Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins OR Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Monet's Gardens and Home Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 12
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host OR Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after Normandy D-Day landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
- Day 13
Normandy D-Day Beaches
Normandy D-Day Beaches- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery) OR Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites (British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery) OR Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with Calvados brandy tasting
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Juno Beach Center Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 14
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen OR Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen Astronomical Clock - Day 15
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host OR Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise (Van Gogh's home and burial place) OR Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Seine River by foot with Adventure Host OR Guided Walk through ancient Paris (Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter) OR Guided City Tour of Paris iconic sites
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Paris at leisure
- Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité - Day 17
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
