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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 2 Nights in Paris for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2027

12 days
From French Riviera to Paris
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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

  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice, the old city with narrow streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to Arles
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Aix-en-Provence - discover the elegant beauty of Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - explore the fortress city with ramparts and visit the Palace of the Popes (choice of activity)
    • Trip to the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a taste of the Rhône wine region (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cheese and Wine Tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier - while sailing to Viviers
    • Walk up to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - explore pale-stone buildings, Romanesque cathedral and Old Town (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Food and Wine Pairing Dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier - this evening
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour through scenic Doux Valley aboard the Train des L'Ardeche steam-engine train (choice of activity)
    • Morning Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board - this evening
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Doux Valley
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in the cellars of a medieval castle in the Mâconnais region - learn about world-famous Chardonnay vineyards
    • Cheese Tasting on board while sailing to Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board - this evening
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Region
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host - over bridges and along the Rhône and Saône rivers (choice of activity)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - survey from Fourvière Hill and explore Old Town with churches, cafés, and medieval alleyways (choice of activity)
    • Guided tour to the Beaujolais area - learn about its light and pleasant wine (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Live entertainment on board - this evening
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town Lyon
    Beaujolais
  10. Day 10

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • TGV train journey from Lyon to Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Paris' classic shopping avenues
    • Visit literary cafés in Paris
    Landmarks
    Champs-Élysées
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk of ancient heart of Paris - Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter (choice of activity)
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
    • View exhibits at the Louvre
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Champs-Élysées
  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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