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A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) 2027

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From French Riviera to Lyon
4.6 (236 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
  3. Day 2

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice with its narrow winding streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  4. Day 3

    Nice to Arles

    Nice to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  5. Day 4

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles - explore the captivating Provence city and visit the Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop - learn van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Olive oil tasting at a local farm in rural Provence
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  6. Day 5

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - explore the fortress city with ramparts and visit the Palace of the Popes

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk through Les Halles market with interactive French cooking class
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars - taste Rhône wines
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Pont du Gard
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with included local culinary tastings

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Chocolate and wine tasting with French chef on board
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon to Mâcon

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon to Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing, hosted by Certified Sommelier)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore France's oldest medieval city and its 16th-century castle

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  9. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting tour in Mâconnais region - learn about Chardonnay vineyards and taste wines in a medieval castle cellar
    • Cheese tasting on board ship
    • Unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
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  10. Day 9

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - survey the city from Fourvière Hill and explore the Old Town with its cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is the gastronomic capital
    • Interactive Cooking Class with expert chef - learn to prepare authentic Lyonnaise and regional specialties
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  11. Day 10

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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