Nice & Autumn Sensations of Lyon & Provence

11 days

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From Nice to Lyon

4.1

31 traveler reviews

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US $5,073 per person

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

Day 1
Nice
Day 2
Nice to Monte Carlo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Day 3
Nice
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense)
Landmarks
Saint-Paul de Vence
Day 4
Nice to Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Day 5
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre
Day 6
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont du Gard
Chateauneuf du Pape
Day 7
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks
Chauvet Pont D'Arc
Day 8
Tournon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Day 9
Vienne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
Day 10
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
- Lyon by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Day 11
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Monaco
Monte Carlo

Landmarks
Saint-Paul de Vence

Landmarks
Arles Amphitheatre

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont du Gard
Chateauneuf du Pape

Landmarks
Chauvet Pont D'Arc

Landmarks
Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière

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Emerald Cruises

4.1

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

696

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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4.1

Trevor
October 1st, 2023
All staff very good at their jobs knowledgeable and bereaved to.please.
Lynn
July 23rd, 2025
This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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$5,495

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Tour ID: 346115

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France and Monaco
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Monaco
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Monaco
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Monaco
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Monaco
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Monaco
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Nice & Autumn Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Itinerary

Nice

Nice to Monte Carlo

Included Activities

Nice

Optional Activities

Nice to Arles

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tournon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienne

Included Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

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