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

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From French Riviera to Paris
4.6 (236 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
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the French Riviera at leisure
  3. Day 2

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice (the old city)
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
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  4. Day 3

    French Riviera - Arles

    French Riviera - Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Avalon Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - Discover the elegant beauty of Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 4

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host (activity option)
    • Painting Workshop - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist (activity option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles - Visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning Provence city (activity option)
    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in a lovely park along Arles' Boulevard des Lices
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
  6. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host (activity option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - Explore the fortress city with its ramparts and visit the Palace of the Popes (activity option)
    • Free time to explore Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - Visit the ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Visit the famed wine cellars for a taste of the Rhône wine region
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  7. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host (activity option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Explore the pale-stone buildings, Romanesque cathedral, and Old Town with Christian, Roman, and medieval influences (activity option)
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Tournon - Vienne

    Tournon - Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour through the Doux Valley aboard Train des L'Ardèche steam-engine train (activity option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - Explore one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle (activity option)
    • Jazz entertainment on board during sailing to Vienne
    • Guided walk through Vienne - Visit the cathedral, Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle, and Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
    • Free time to attend the Vienne Jazz Festival
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Doux Valley
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
  9. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel into the Mâconnais region to learn about world-famous Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine tasting in the cellars of a medieval castle
  10. Day 9

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet (activity option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - Survey the city from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches and explore the Old Town with its lively cafés, monuments, and maze of medieval alleyways (activity option)
    • Free time to ride a bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet
    • Gypsy Jazz entertainment on board this evening
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Lyon Old Town
  11. Day 10

    Lyon - Paris

    Lyon - Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • TGV train transfer from Lyon to Paris
    • Free time to explore Paris at your leisure

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Paris' classic shopping avenues and literary cafés
  12. Day 11

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through the ancient heart of Paris - Visit Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, and bustling Latin Quarter (activity option)
    • Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris (activity option)
    • Free time to explore the Champs-Élysées, Louvre, and Montmartre
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
    Montmartre
  13. Day 12

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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