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A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2027

8 days
From Arles to Lyon
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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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including the Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Local farm visit for olive oil tasting in rural Provence
    • Visit to Le Café Van Gogh
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Le Café Van Gogh
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including the Palace of the Popes and city ramparts

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided walk through Les Halles market with interactive French cooking class
    • Visit to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
    • Visit to Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Les Halles Market
  4. Day 4

    Arles to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crepes demonstration hosted by French chef on board
    • Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with local culinary tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Vivier's Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Pastry demonstration hosted by French chef on board
    • French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • Morning guided walking tour of Tournon including 16th-century castle
    Landmarks
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting tour in the Mâconnais region at a medieval castle
    • Cheese tasting on board while sailing to Lyon
    • Dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill including Old Town exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Culinary walk through Lyon
    • Free time biking through town squares and along the Rhône and Saône rivers
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
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