Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
French Riviera
French Riviera - Day 2
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice including Vieux Nice (old city) with narrow winding streets and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice - Day 3
Nice to Arles
Nice 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 - Day 4
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles Boulevard des Lices - Day 5
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city with ramparts
- Visit to Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
- Guided Optional Excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
- Photography of medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 6
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers with Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Viviers Old Town - Day 7
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'Ardeche steam-engine train
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Landmarks Tournon Castle Doux Valley Rhône River - Day 8
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in cellars of medieval castle in Mâconnais region
- Cheese Tasting on board ship
- Learning about Chardonnay vineyards and wines of Mâconnais region
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host over bridges and along river banks
- Guided Sightseeing Tour surveying Lyon from Fourvière Hill with churches
- Guided tour of Old Town exploring lively cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
Optional Activities
- Free time biking through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along Rhône and Saône river banks
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Rhône River Saône River - Day 10
Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- TGV train transfer from Lyon to Paris
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Paris shopping avenues
- Self-guided exploration of Paris literary cafés
- Day 11
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour from Vernon to Giverny ending at Monet's gardens and home
- Guided Tour of Giverny visiting Monet's home, flower gardens, and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles) with courtyard, water garden, and stables
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Monet's Garden at Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Seine River - Day 12
Caudebec
Caudebec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route visiting medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to old seaside town of Honfleur
Landmarks Seine River Honfleur - Day 13
Normandy
Normandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included 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, seaside town of Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery, Normandy Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 14
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen exploring famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral Astronomical Clock of Rouen - Day 15
Conflans
Conflans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise with home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison (home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine river walk with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
Optional Activities
- Self-guided strolling through Paris
- Wine and café time on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Left Bank (Rive Gauche) Latin Quarter - Day 17
Paris to London
Paris to London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included transfer from ship to train station
- High-speed Eurostar train travel to London (Standard class)
- Day 18
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing of London including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall horseguards, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus
- Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral (except Sundays)
Landmarks Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Whitehall Downing Street Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus St. Paul's Cathedral - Day 19
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- London Eye for views over the city
- Windsor Castle tour of State Apartments
- West End show
- Dinner at traditional London pub
- Nighttime cruise on Thames River
Landmarks London Eye Windsor Castle Thames River - Day 20
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
