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

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From French Riviera to Paris
4.6
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  • Eiffel Tower framed by fountains and autumn trees during golden hour at Trocadéro Gardens.
  • Drone view of Arles with its well-preserved Roman amphitheatre beside the Rhône on a clear day.
  • Rustic rooftops and stone buildings of Viviers nestled against green hills under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Aerial panorama of Avignon featuring the famous bridge, city ramparts and Rhône River bends.
  • Colorful 18th-century riverfront houses of Mâcon reflected in the Saône under a cloudless blue sky.
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  • Tile-roofed medieval village with stone bell tower set among forested hills of the Rhône valley.
  • Expansive view over Lyon rooftops and Saône River from the Fourvière hill viewpoint on a bright day.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    French Riviera

  2. Day 2

    French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    French Riviera - Aix-en-Provence - Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit

    Optional Activities

    • Wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
    Boulevard des Lices
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking with Adventure Host in Avignon
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes
    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon Ramparts
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cheese and Wine Tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour through Doux Valley on Train des L'Ardeche steam-engine train
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Doux Valley
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting tour of Mâconnais region and medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais vineyards
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking with Adventure Host exploring Lyon's architectural district
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill including Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Beaujolais wine region
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Lyon Old Town
    Beaujolais wine region
  10. Day 10

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  11. Day 11

    Paris

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
    Champs-Élysées
    Montmartre
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
  12. Day 12

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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