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A Culinary Experience in 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 leisure
  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice (old city) with narrow winding streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice (Old Town)
  3. Day 3

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - explore Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  4. Day 4

    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 - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
    • Local farm visit with olive oil tasting in rural Provence
    • Free time to shop, stroll, or relax in parks along Boulevard des Lices
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided Walk through Les Halles market with interactive French cooking class OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars for Rhône wine region tasting
    • Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
    • Photography of countryside, historic monuments, and medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Avignon Ramparts
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crepes demonstration by French chef on board ship
    • Choice of: Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host OR Guided walk through Old Town of Viviers with local culinary tasting
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host OR Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum OR Guided Walking Tour of Tournon medieval city and 16th-century castle
    • French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing led by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)

    Included Activities

    • Travel into Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards and wine production with wine tasting in medieval castle
    • Cheese Tasting on board ship
    • Onboard dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Wine Region
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host OR Culinary Walk through Lyon to discover gastronomic capital OR Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with churches and medieval Old Town exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and along riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Lyon Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
  10. Day 10

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • TGV train transfer from Lyon to Paris (Standard class)

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Paris's classic shopping avenues
    • Explore literary cafés
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with pastry demonstration), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny ending at Monet's enchanting gardens and home OR Guided Tour of Giverny (Monet's home and inspiration with flower and water gardens) OR Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles with courtyard, water garden, and stables)
    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with Pastry Demonstration on board
    • Choice of: Guided Hike up to Château Gaillard castle ruins (historic home of King Richard the Lionheart) OR Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Claude Monet's House and Gardens (Giverny)
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  12. Day 12

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host OR Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route (over 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches along the Seine)
    • Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy D-Day landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur
  13. Day 13

    Caudebec - Normandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches with Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery OR Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, D-Day Museum, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery OR Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery (Normandy)
    Arromanches-les-Bains
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  14. Day 14

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Bike Tour to discover famous monuments and hidden gems of Rouen OR Guided Walking Tour of Rouen featuring Joan of Arc history, medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Rouen)
    Astronomical Clock of Rouen
    Rouen Medieval Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host OR Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise (home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh) OR Guided tour of Château de Malmaison (home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles (home of succession of French kings)
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host OR Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter OR Guided City Tour of iconic sites of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Paris at your own pace
    • Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Pyramid
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin)
  17. Day 17

    Paris to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of London including 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
    Whitehall
    Downing Street
  19. Day 19

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • London Eye for fantastic views over the city
    • Windsor Castle tour with magnificent State Apartments
    • West End show
    • Traditional London pub dinner
    • Nighttime cruise on the Thames River
    Landmarks
    London Eye
    Windsor Castle
    Thames River
  20. Day 20

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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