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Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice

11 days
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From Lyon to Nice
4.1 (37 reviews)
  • Night view of the illuminated Monte Carlo Casino with dancing fountain and palm trees in the foreground.
  • Mirror-still Saône River reflecting colorful buildings and Saint-Georges Church with Fourvière hill in Lyon.
  • Sunset over the Rhône and Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon with pastel skies and a couple sitting by the water.
  • Pedestrian Passerelle Saint-Georges footbridge leading to colorful riverfront of Lyon under bright skies.
  • Bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV on Place Bellecour with the hilltop Basilica of Fourvière in the background, Lyon.
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  • Vibrant view over the azure bay and colorful seaside houses of the French Riviera backed by forested hills dotted with villas.
  • Simplified map showing a travel route from Nice up the Rhône and Saône rivers through southern France with highlighted stops.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Christmas market in Lyon
    Landmarks
    Christmas Market, Lyon
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  2. Day 2

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    • Christmas market visit in Place Carnon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled town with guided walking tour (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 3.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Place Carnon Christmas Market
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  3. Day 3

    Vienne

    Vienne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne
    • Visit Cybèle Garden with Gallo-Roman ruins
    • View Roman cathedral
    • Explore Roman theatre
    Landmarks
    Cybèle Garden
    Vienne Cathedral
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
  4. Day 4

    Tournon

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Exploration of Roman ruins
    • View Renaissance monuments
    • Visit oldest suspension bridge with cables
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  5. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers
    • Heritage discovery trail
    • Visit Maison des Chevaliers

    Optional Activities

    • Christmas Santon painting workshop (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with local guide (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Visit Pont d'Avignon
    • Exploration of medieval architecture
    • Christmas market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Classical Christmas concert in church (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard aqueduct with visit to Uzès (extra expense, Easy activity level, 4.5 hours)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 3.25 hours)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf du Pape
  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Arles
    • Visit Provence Prestige Christmas craft market

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage village with medieval architecture and Château-Fortress des Baux with panoramic views (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level, extra expense)
    • Lavender Distillery workshop - hands-on Provençal soap-making with natural ingredients, create and take home your own artisanal soap (3 hours, Easy activity level, extra expense)
    • Painting workshop following Van Gogh's footsteps - recreate vibrant landscapes that inspired the artist and keep your masterpiece (3 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles
    Provence Prestige Christmas Market
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Nice

    Lyon to Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Nice - Monaco

    Nice - Monaco

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
    • View Prince's Palace of Monaco

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Nice walking tour through Old Town with market and art gallery visits (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Prince's Palace of Monaco
    Monte Carlo Grand Prix Track
    Promenade des Anglais
    Place Masséna
    Cours Saleya Market
    Lascaris Palace
    Nice Opera House
  10. Day 10

    Nice

    Nice

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence medieval village (extra expense, Easy activity level, 4 hours)
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  11. Day 11

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Prabha5.0•July 2026
    We had a great time on the cruise
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