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Autumn Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Arles to Lyon)

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From Arles to Lyon
4.1
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  • Simplified itinerary map of southern France highlighting a cruise route between Lyon and Nice with key stops marked.
  • Historic stone bridge and palace walls of Avignon spanning the Rhône River on a clear blue-sky day.
  • Aerial panorama of a historic city with a Roman amphitheatre beside a winding river.
  • Aerial vista of a fortified medieval city and famous broken bridge spanning the Rhône.
  • Ground-level view of the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre with towering arches.
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  • Stone seating tiers of an ancient Roman theatre with nearby bell tower and visitors exploring.
  • Illuminated stone arches of the Roman arena lining a quaint evening street in the old town.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Nice to Arles
    • Welcome reception on board
    Landmarks
    Arles
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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)
    • Provençal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    • A Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
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  3. Day 3

    Avignon

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Classical concert in Avignon (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • 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
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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)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Old Town
  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE)
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Vienne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne

    Optional Activities

    • Cheese and olive tasting on board (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Vienne
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Lyon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Lyon

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