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Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Nice 2027

12 days
From Lausanne to Arles
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lausanne

    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
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  2. Day 2

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Lyon
    • View of Roman Theatre at Fourvière Hill
    • Visit to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    • Walking tour through traboules (hidden passageways)
    • Views of Renaissance-era houses

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - includes Parc de la Tête d'Or (requires good fitness and cycling confidence)
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Roman Theatre
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
  3. Day 3

    Lausanne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gruyère & Maison Cailler chocolate factory (extra expense) - full day excursion
    Landmarks
    Lausanne Cathedral
    Olympic Museum
    Olympic Park
  4. Day 4

    Lausanne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic train from Montreux to Gstaad
    • Cable-car ride to Glacier 3000
    • Peak Walk by Tissot
    • Glacier Garden visit
    Landmarks
    Glacier 3000
    Gstaad
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  5. Day 5

    Lausanne to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Lyon
    • Welcome dinner on board
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Lyon including Fourvière Hill and ancient Roman Theatre
    • Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    • Guided walk through traboules (hidden passageways) and Renaissance-era houses

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon visiting Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district (requires good fitness and cycling confidence)
    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled town including guided walking tour of 15th-century fortified church, former princes of Savoy residence, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice (3.5 hours, moderate activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Roman Theatre of Lyon
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  7. Day 7

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting at local vineyard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Emerald Star-Ship amenities (Sun Deck, putting green, indoor swimming pool with retractable rooftop)
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais wine region
  8. Day 8

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Views of Roman ruins
    • Views of Renaissance monuments
    • Views of world's oldest suspension bridge with cables

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon with local chocolate maker tasting and shopping
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Rhône River
  9. Day 9

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail
    • Visit to Maison des Chevaliers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc Museum (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
  10. Day 10

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Visit to Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge)
    • Views of medieval architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion on the Rhône River - paddle back towards Avignon beneath the Pont d'Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale on board
    • Private classical concert in historic chapel
    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard (extra expense) - 4.5 hours, Easy activity level
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Rhône River
  11. Day 11

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Arles
    • Visit to Roman Amphitheatre
    • Views of ancient forum
    • Views of Roman baths

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
    • Provençal cosmetics workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
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  12. Day 12

    Arles to Nice

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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