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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) 2027

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From Arles to Paris
4.5 (2 reviews)
  • Quiet Rhône riverside lined with stone buildings and leafy trees beneath soft clouds.
  • Colourful riverside village with a slender church spire rising above pastel houses on a clear day.
  • Medieval Pont Saint-Benezet bridge and the imposing Palais des Papes rising over the Rhône.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided excursion to Pont du Gard
    • Guided excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board

    Optional Activities

    • Walk up to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers village
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Mâcon

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour on Train des L'Ardeche steam-engine train through Doux Valley
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board
    • Live entertainment on board
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  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Paris

    Lyon to Paris
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    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre pyramid
    Île de la Cité
    Champs-Élysées
    Louvre
    Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Transport
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    The river cruise on Avalon was excellent in every way. Included tours were great, guides were knowledgeable and...
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  • Marvin4.0•May 2018
    More wine tours. More time in Lyon. Several small towns not worth the time. Maybe a mixer at the beginning to meet...
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