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Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026/2027 - 8 Days

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From Lyon to Arles
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  • Well-preserved Roman amphitheatre in Arles bathed in soft morning light against blue sky
  • Elevated view of Vienne’s terracotta rooftops and snaking Rhône River through verdant hills
  • Panoramic view of Lyon’s colorful riverside buildings perfectly mirrored in calm water under blue sky
  • Aerial view of Arles’ narrow streets and terracotta rooftops leading to the Rhône River
  • Early morning light over Lyon’s hillside and church with perfect river reflection
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  • Evening lights illuminate the arches of Arles Amphitheatre beside quaint cobblestone street
  • Rooftop view of Lyon’s historic cathedral towers and tiled chimneys in warm afternoon light
  • Red pedestrian bridge crosses the Saône toward a pointed church spire with riverside facades
  • Simplified map showing a Rhône River cruise route between Lyon and Arles with intermediate stops
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow guests on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night tour
  3. Day 2

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Visit to Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    • Lyon Christmas market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  4. Day 3

    Vienne

    Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne
  5. Day 4

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
  6. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers
    • Decorating Christmas Santon figurines

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
  7. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal-style Christmas dinner on board, exclusively prepared by France's Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Avignon Christmas market visit
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
  8. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles
    • Visit to Arles Amphitheatre
    • Arles Christmas market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
    • Provençal Cosmetics Workshop
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
  9. Day 8

    Arles to Marseille

    Arles to Marseille
    Meals
    Breakfast

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