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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) 2027

17 days
From Paris to Nice
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

    Paris

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris - shopping, strolling, or café time
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  2. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon with authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home
    • Guided Tour of Giverny - home and gardens of Claude Monet
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French Luncheon with crêpes and Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Monet's Gardens
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys Route
    Honfleur
  4. Day 4

    Caudebec - Normandy - Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen
    Astronomical Clock, Rouen
  6. Day 6

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk by foot
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Paris - shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, art and culture
    • Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Left Bank
  8. Day 8

    Paris to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
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  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon with Fourvière Hill and Old Town exploration
    • WWII & French Resistance lecture onboard
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town Lyon
  10. Day 10

    Lyon - Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lyon's silk heritage - museum visit, Walking Tour of La Presqu'île, live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy
    • Pastry Demonstration onboard
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île, Lyon
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  11. Day 11

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tour of Mâconnais region vineyards
    • Wine tasting in cellars of a medieval castle
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Vineyards
  12. Day 12

    Tournon - Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
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  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city 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 and tasting
    • Self-guided exploration of Avignon - art, culture, theatres, museums, Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting in his style
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  15. Day 15

    Arles to French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of Aix-en-Provence
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
  16. Day 16

    French Riviera - Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - Vieux Nice and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  17. Day 17

    French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast

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