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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) 2027

20 days
From French Riviera to London
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the French Riviera at your leisure
  2. Day 2

    French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1
  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
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host OR Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host OR Guided Tour on Train des L'Ardèche through Doux Valley OR Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars in Mâconnais region
    • Cheese Tasting on board
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour featuring Fourvière Hill and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided biking through Lyon's town squares, bridges, and riverside areas
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • TGV train transfer from Lyon to Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Paris shopping avenues and literary cafés
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French lunch of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Monet's Gardens and Home OR Guided Tour of Giverny and Monet's House, Residence, and Gardens OR Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French lunch of authentic crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins OR Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Monet's Gardens
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  12. Day 12

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host OR Guided Trip through Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
  13. Day 13

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursions

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (or D-Day Museum until end of May), Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with Calvados brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    D-Day Museum
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen OR Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host OR Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise OR Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour along the Seine with Adventure Host OR Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter OR Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided strolling through Paris
    • Wine tasting in literary cafés on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
  17. Day 17

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Included transfer to train station
    • Eurostar train to London (Standard class)
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour featuring Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, and St. Paul's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Buckingham Palace
    Piccadilly Circus
    St. Paul's Cathedral
  19. Day 19

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • London Eye experience
    • Windsor Castle tour including State Apartments
    • West End show
    • Traditional London pub dinner
    • Nighttime cruise on Thames River
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    Windsor Castle
    Thames River
  20. Day 20

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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