Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Port-Saint-Louis
Port-Saint-Louis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Arles
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park
- Guided Tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
Landmarks Camargue Natural Park Rhône Delta - Day 3
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening cruise to Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
- Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with visit to local bullfighter
- Free time to shop and explore
Landmarks Val d'Enfer Boulevard des Lices - Day 4
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes
- Local products tasting at Les Halles covered market
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
- Guided Optional E-Bike Ride through Gard region
- Free time exploring Avignon's medieval streets
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Les Halles Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 5
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Lock Bollène
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
- Guided Excursion for underground wine tasting with Speleologist and oenologist
- Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration and truffle carpaccio and truffled toast tasting
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers with Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
Landmarks Lock Bollène Gorges de l'Ardèche Viviers Romanesque Cathedral of Viviers - Day 6
Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage
Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooking Demonstration learning to prepare a Lyonnaise treat while sailing to Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided Excursion on rail-bike along Gorges du Doux
- Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
Landmarks Gorges du Doux Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum Tournon Castle - Day 7
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Urban Hiking through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Cooking Class to make Lyonnaise specialty
- Free time to explore nightlife
Landmarks Traboules of Lyon - Day 8
Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
La Roche-Guyon - Les Andelys
La Roche-Guyon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional French crêpe lunch while sailing
- Sailing to Les Andelys
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after Normandy D-Day landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Tour through water-accessible areas
- Guided Tour of Giverny - Monet's home, residence, and gardens
- Guided Tour of Château de La Roche-Guyon with local products tasting
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys with Saint Sauveur Church visit
Landmarks Giverny Monet's House and Gardens Château de La Roche-Guyon Château Gaillard Saint Sauveur Church Les Andelys - Day 10
Normandy
Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing to Rouen
- Onboard live entertainment
Optional Activities
- Fécamp excursion: Palais Bénédictine tour with Self-Guided Tour and cocktail workshop, plus photo stop at Étretat cliffs
- Full-day Guided Visit to US WWII landing beaches: Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, American Cemetery
- Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites: British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
Landmarks Palais Bénédictine Étretat Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery British Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 11
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour around Rouen
- Guided Visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Onboard lecture on art and impressionism
- Free time to explore the city
Landmarks Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral Astronomical Clock - Day 12
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening cruise to Conflans
Optional Activities
- Stroll from Jumièges Abbey through orchards and timbered houses
- Stroll through Marché Saint-Marc with Norman cheese and local delicacies sampling and brasserie drink
- Guided Visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Landmarks Jumièges Abbey Marché Saint-Marc Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen - Day 13
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon sailing to Paris
- Dinner and live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with special snack
- Prepare Chantilly cream on grounds of Chantilly Castle
- Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise in Van Gogh's footsteps
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
Landmarks Château de Maisons-Lafitte Chantilly Castle Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison - Day 14
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour exploring Paris sights and history
- Food and Cultural Tour of Paris
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Paris
- Free time to stroll or relax in a café
- Day 15
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
