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

10 days
From French Riviera to Lyon
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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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

    French Riviera

  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorcoach transfer to board Avalon Suite Ship
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit

    Optional Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Local farm visit for olive oil tasting in rural Provence
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk through Les Halles market and interactive cooking class
    • Visit to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Independent exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
    • Photography of Pont Saint-Bénézet and countryside
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crepes demonstration hosted by a French chef on board
    • Guided walk through Viviers Old Town with included tasting of local culinary delights

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Vivier's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon to Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle
    • French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing led by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

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

    Mâcon to Lyon

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mâconnais vineyards - learn about world-famous Chardonnay wines
    • Wine tasting in the cellars of a medieval castle
    • Cheese tasting on board
    • Onboard dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse
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  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Culinary Walk through the city
    • Free time riding a bike through Lyon's town squares and along riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
  10. Day 10

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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