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Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris 2026|2027 - 10 Days

10 days
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From Arles to Paris
4.1
36 reviews
  • Sweeping cityscape of Paris with the Eiffel Tower rising above classical and modern buildings under warm evening light.
  • Aerial panorama of a historic French town with a large Roman amphitheatre beside the Rhône River and surrounding rooftops stretching to the horizon.
  • Calm river bending past stone embankments and historic buildings lined with trees under a lightly clouded sky.
  • Ancient Roman stone theatre with stepped seating and partial columns, set in a sunny open-air archaeological site.
  • Iconic medieval stone bridge spanning a green river leading to the walled city of Avignon with the Palais des Papes visible on a sunny day.
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  • Simplified map showing a Rhône River cruise route from Paris to Arles via Lyon and Provence.
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River Cruise
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Classical concert in 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
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris and a Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
  10. Day 10

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    13 Sep, 2027
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  • -7%
    From Saturday
    18 Sep, 2027
    To Monday
    27 Sep, 2027
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