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

12 days
From French Riviera to Paris
4.6
234 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
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
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  3. Day 3

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
    • Motorcoach transfer to board Suite Ship
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
    • Live entertainment - Jazz Band

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of wine at Le Café Van Gogh
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Le Café Van Gogh
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city and Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tournon - Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour on Train des L'Ardèche steam-engine train through Doux Valley
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Jazz entertainment during sailing to Vienne
    • Guided walk through Vienne including cathedral, Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle, and Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Vienne Jazz Festival - bars and pubs featuring music
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Vienne Cathedral
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fourvière Hill and Old Town (Classic activity option)
    • Bike tour through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host (Active activity option)
    • Free time to explore Lyon's town squares, bridges, and riverbanks by bike

    Optional Activities

    • Gypsy Jazz evening performance
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Rhône River
    Saône River
    Old Town, Lyon
  10. Day 10

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • TGV train to Paris
  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk of ancient Paris - Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Museum
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Montmartre
  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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