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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2027

17 days
From Toulon to Paris
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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

    French Riviera

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    French Riviera to Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence
    • Motorcoach transfer to board Suite Ship
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles
    • Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit
    • Live jazz band entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Le Café Van Gogh for wine
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater in Arles
  5. Day 5

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon
    • Visit to Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Explore Avignon independently for art, culture, theatres, and museums
    • Photography of medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk up to Viviers hilltop Cathedral
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Tasting of Local Specialties on board
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour through Doux Valley on Train des L'Ardeche steam-engine train
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
    • Jazz entertainment during sailing to Vienne
    • Guided walk through Vienne
    • Visit to Cathedral in Vienne
    • Visit to Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    • Visit to Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Vienne Jazz Festival at bars and pubs during free time
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Archaeological Gardens of Cybèle
    Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
  8. Day 8

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards
    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill
    • Explore Old Town with churches, cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
    • Gypsy Jazz (Jazz Manouche) entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Bike through Lyon's town squares and along riverbanks during free time
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • TGV train travel to Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Paris's classic shopping avenues
    • Visit literary cafés
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    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 Monet's gardens visit
    • Guided Tour of Giverny - Claude Monet's home and residence
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Normandy's Versailles)
    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Gardens (Giverny)
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  12. Day 12

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relax with bike ride along the river
    • Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landings
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur (old seaside town)
  13. Day 13

    Caudebec - Normandy Beaches

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches with Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites with cemeteries and memorials
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery in Normandy
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  14. Day 14

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
    • Visit to 16th-century Astronomical Clock
    • Visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen
  15. Day 15

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relax with bike ride along the Seine
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Experience Seine river by foot
    • Guided Walk through ancient heart of Paris
    • Guided City Tour of Paris iconic sites

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Paris independently
    • Linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  17. Day 17

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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