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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) 2027

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From Toulon to Lyon
4.6
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  • Young couple relaxing on a coastal viewpoint overlooking turquoise waters and boats along a rugged shoreline.
  • Well-preserved Roman amphitheatre in Arles with dramatic arches and stone steps under a clear sky.
  • Wide river bend lined with stone embankments and leafy trees in southern France.
  • Rooftop view of the medieval stone village of Viviers surrounded by forested hills.
  • River cruise ship passing the blue-towered church and red-roof village of Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Discover the beauty of the French Riviera during free time
  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    • Walking tour of Vieux Nice (old city) with baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice (Old Town Nice)
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Avalon Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater visit
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes
    • Exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums during free time

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board
    Landmarks
    Vivier's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    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'Ardeche steam-engine train
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mâconnais region vineyards - Chardonnay wine learning
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board while sailing to Lyon
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour - Fourvière Hill churches and Old Town medieval alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host over bridges and along Rhône and Saône river banks
    • Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and along river banks
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
    Rhône River
    Saône River
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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