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Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains 2027 - 12 Days (from Lausanne to Nice)

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From Lausanne to Nice
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  • Cruise map linking Lausanne, Lyon, Arles and Nice along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
  • Medieval Château de Chillon on the tranquil blue waters of Lake Geneva under clear skies.
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  • Bright aerial shot of Lausanne with its Gothic cathedral surrounded by green hills and city blocks.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Geneva to Lausanne

    Geneva to Lausanne
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
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  2. Day 2

    Lausanne

    Lausanne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lausanne's historic old centre
    • Boat cruise on Lake Geneva with mountain and lake scenery
    • Visit to Château Chillon, medieval castle on Lake Geneva shores

    Optional Activities

    • Emerald DiscoverMORE excursion
    • Leisure exploration of Lausanne
    Landmarks
    Château Chillon
    Lake Geneva
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  3. Day 3

    Lausanne

    Lausanne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gruyère and Maison Cailler chocolate factory - full day excursion (7 hours, moderate activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lausanne Cathedral
    Olympic Museum
    Olympic Park
    Gruyère Castle
    Maison Cailler
  4. Day 4

    Montreux - Gstaad - Glacier 3000

    Montreux - Gstaad - Glacier 3000
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Lausanne to Lyon

    Lausanne to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Lausanne to Lyon
  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Visit to Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse market
    • Artisan cheese tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled town (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse
    Pérouges
  7. Day 7

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting tour with local wine expert
    • Exploration of Beaujolais region villages and terroirs
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  8. Day 8

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Tournon
    • Wine tasting of local varieties

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through local vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Rhône River
  9. Day 9

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Viviers
    • Visit to medieval cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - Chauvet Pont D'Arc cave replica (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Medieval Cathedral
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
    Rhône River
  10. Day 10

    Avignon

    Avignon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner on board (if EmeraldPLUS dinner option selected))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Avignon
    • Visit to Les Halles d'Avignon covered market

    Optional Activities

    • Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale on board (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Classical concert in ancient Avignon church (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard Aqueduct with visit to Uzès (extra expense)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Les Halles d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Châteauneuf du Pape
    Rhône River
  11. Day 11

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles
    • Visit to Arles Amphitheatre

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage village with medieval buildings and château-fortress views (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
  12. Day 12

    Arles to Nice

    Arles to Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Arles to Nice

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