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Active & Discovery on the Rhône with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) 2027

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From Arles to Paris
4.6 (236 reviews)
  • The striped Roman-Byzantine façade and domes of Marseille’s Cathédrale La Major rise against a bright blue sky.
  • Panoramic view of Marseille’s tiled-roof old town with a church clock tower and distant domes under a clear sky.
  • Vivid aerial of Marseille’s Vieux Port crowded with yachts, the city stretching uphill to the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica.
  • Bright blue harbor waters beside Marseille’s Fort Saint-Jean, MuCEM, and La Major cathedral with mountains in background.
  • Wide view down Marseille’s harbor channel lined with sailboats, historic forts and the city skyline backed by hills.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Port-Saint-Louis

    Port-Saint-Louis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park
    • Guided Tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting
    • Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
  4. Day 3

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer
    • Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with visit to local bullfighter
    Landmarks
    Val d'Enfer
  5. Day 4

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard
    • Visit to Provençal farmhouse with essential oils experience
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles market tasting
    • Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
    Palace of the Popes
    Les Halles
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  6. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
    • Guided underground wine tasting with Speleologist and oenologist
    • Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration and tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers village
    Landmarks
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
  7. Day 6

    Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage

    Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided rail-bike excursion along Gorges du Doux
    • Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon
    • Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise specialties
    Landmarks
    Gorges du Doux
  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Urban Hiking through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways)
    • Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
    • Cooking Class for Lyonnaise specialties
  9. Day 8

    Lyon to Paris

    Lyon to Paris
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    Breakfast
  10. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Paris
    • Guided Biking Tour of Paris
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Place de la Concorde
    Seine
  11. Day 10

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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