Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
French Riviera
French RivieraOptional Activities
- Explore the French Riviera at your own pace
- Day 2
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice
- Explore Vieux Nice (Old City) with its narrow winding streets and baroque churches
Landmarks Vieux Nice (Old Town) - Day 3
French Riviera to Arles
French Riviera 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 - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Olive oil tasting at a local farm in rural Provence
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including the Roman Amphitheater
- Free time in Arles for shopping and relaxation
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 Walk through Les Halles market with interactive cooking class
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with visit to Palace of the Popes
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
- Wine tasting tour at wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
- Photography of medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Avignon Ramparts Pont Saint-Bénézet Les Halles Market - Day 6
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crepes demonstration by French chef on board
- Power Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with local culinary tasting
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Viviers Old Town - Day 7
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon
Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
- French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing by Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Tournon 16th-century Castle Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum - Day 8
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting tour in Mâconnais region with visit to medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting on board
- Onboard dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
Landmarks Mâconnais Vineyards - Day 9
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
- Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with churches and Old Town exploration
- Free time for biking through town squares and along riverbanks
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Fourvière Basilica Old Town of Lyon - Day 10
Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- TGV train transfer to Paris
Optional Activities
- Browse Paris' classic shopping avenues
- Visit literary cafés
- Self-guided exploration of Paris
- Day 11
Vernon - Les Andelys
Vernon - Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home
- Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence and flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Monet's House and Gardens (Giverny) Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - 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
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day Normandy landing
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur (old seaside town)
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 13
Caudebec - Normandy Excursions
Caudebec - Normandy Excursions- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
- 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
- Guided Tour of Normandy with Calvados brandy tasting
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery (Normandy) 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's monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Rouen) Rouen Medieval Quarter 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
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk of ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of Paris' iconic sites
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Self-guided strolling through Paris
- Wine tasting in literary cafés on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Latin Quarter - Day 17
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
