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France Unveiled: Seine & Rhône with 2 Nights in French Riviera

19 days
From Paris to Nice
4.6 (234 reviews)

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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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Paris
    • Strolling through Paris
    • Café visits and people-watching
    Landmarks
    Paris
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French lunch of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny ending at Monet's gardens and home
    • Guided Tour of Giverny and Monet's residence, flower and water gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French lunch of authentic French crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration
    • Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Monet's Garden
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about D-Day
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys Route
    Honfleur
  4. Day 4

    Caudebec - Rouen

    Caudebec - Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, U.S. sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Rouen to discover famous monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen, site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom, featuring medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
  6. Day 6

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
    Château de Chantilly
  7. Day 7

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk by foot
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour featuring iconic sites of Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Strolling through Paris independently
    • Wine tasting in literary cafés on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
    Left Bank
  8. Day 8

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Paris' classic shopping avenues and literary cafés
    • Portrait sketching at Place du Tertre
    Landmarks
    Place du Tertre
  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Champs-Élysées
    • Visit Louvre exhibits
    • Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
    Landmarks
    Champs-Élysées
    Louvre
    Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
  10. Day 10

    Paris to Lyon

    Paris to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill with churches and Old Town
    • WWII and French Resistance lecture on board
    • Live entertainment after dinner
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town Lyon
  12. Day 12

    Lyon to Mâcon

    Lyon to Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lyon's silk heritage with museum visit
    • Walking Tour of La Presqu'île
    • Live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in workshop
    • Pastry Demonstration on board
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    La Presqu'île (Lyon)
  13. Day 13

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Tour of Mâconnais region Chardonnay vineyards and wine production
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Vineyards
  14. Day 14

    Tournon - Viviers

    Tournon - Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers with Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Viviers Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city with Palace of the Popes
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    • Independent exploration of art, culture, theatres, and museums
    • Photography of countryside, monuments, and Pont Saint-Bénézet
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  16. Day 16

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Le Café van Gogh for wine
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater (Arles)
    Le Café van Gogh
  17. Day 17

    Arles to French Riviera

    Arles to French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of Aix-en-Provence - Cézanne's hometown
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    French Riviera - Nice

    French Riviera - Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing in Nice
    • Exploration of Vieux Nice with narrow streets and baroque churches
    Landmarks
    Vieux Nice
  19. Day 19

    French Riviera

    French Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

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