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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2027

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From Lyon to Nice
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  • Vivid shot of Lyon’s red pedestrian bridge crossing the Saône with hillside basilica behind.
  • Row of colourful waterside buildings reflected in a calm river beneath a clear sky.
  • Stone rooftops and narrow lanes of a historic Provencal hill town viewed from above.
  • Bright bird’s-eye panorama of Avignon bordered by the winding Rhone and green countryside.
  • Wide panoramic roof-top vista over Avignon’s terracotta cityscape and distant Rhone.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Lyon
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  2. Day 2

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine education
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fourvière Hill and Old Town
    • Lecture on wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
    Rhône River
    Saône River
  3. Day 3

    Lyon - Mâcon

    Lyon - Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lyon's silk heritage with museum visit
    • Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
    • Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in workshop
    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine education
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mâconnais region with Chardonnay vineyard education
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Region
  5. Day 5

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
    • Wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    • Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers village
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
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  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon and Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon Ramparts
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
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  8. Day 8

    Arles - French Riviera

    Arles - French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  9. Day 9

    French Riviera - Nice

    French Riviera - Nice
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice (Old Town)
  10. Day 10

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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