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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2027

8 days

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From Arles to Lyon

4.6 (234 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arles
Arles
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater
Day 3
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct
- Guided excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Pont du Gard
Day 4
Viviers
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Old Town and Romanesque Cathedral
- Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
Landmarks
Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour through Doux Valley aboard Train des L'Ardèche steam-engine train
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring the medieval city and 16th-century castle
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 6
Mâcon
Mâcon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting tour in Mâconnais region with visit to medieval castle wine cellars
- Cheese Tasting on board ship
Day 7
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill exploring churches and Old Town
Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Day 8
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Pont du Gard

Landmarks
Viviers Romanesque Cathedral

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 79%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Poetry II is a classic beauty that has been sailing on the European rivers since 2014. The Poetry II offers 2 full levels of suite… Read more
Built
2014
Crew
37
Length
361 ft.
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.6

David5.0•May 2019
All went as well as we had hoped for.
Traveled in April 2019
Phillip4.5•July 2018
The only confusion was with transportation on the final day from the hotel to the airport. It wasn't clear if that...
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Traveled in July 2018

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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2027

Itinerary

Arles

Arles

Included Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon

Included Activities

Mâcon

Included Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Lyon

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