Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night - stroll through illuminated streets, view Fourvière Hill, explore World Heritage-listed Presqu'île district (2 hours, Easy)
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Saône River Presqu'île 
- Day 2
Lyon
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon - walking tour through Old Town (Vieux Lyon), Presqu'île, and Part-Dieu district, featuring Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Traboules passageways with small tastings
- Welcome reception and dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon - includes Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district (requires good fitness and confident cycling)
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval town north of Lyon with guided walking tour including 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre-deep well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice (3.5 hours, Moderate)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Vieux Lyon (Old Town) Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 3
Vienne
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne - includes Jardin de Ville (City Garden), Cybèle Garden (open-air museum of Gallo-Roman ruins), cathedral, and Roman theatre (built around 40-50 AD, capacity 10,000+)
- Cheese and olive tasting on board - local specialty cheese and Provence olives with presentation about the region
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Cybèle Garden Jardin de Ville Vienne Cathedral - Day 4
Tournon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting - walking tour covering local history, viticulture traditions, Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, world's oldest suspension bridge with cables, and curated wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards - active hike through vineyards near Tournon featuring Syrah, Marsanne, and Roussanne with spectacular views of the Rhône River and optional stop at local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River - Day 5
Viviers
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers - heritage discovery trail covering iconic monuments including Maison des Chevaliers (Roman house with Renaissance façade)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum) - guided tour of the largest decorated cave replica in the world featuring ancient artwork (2.5 hours, Moderate)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 6
Avignon
- Meals
- Dinner (Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale featuring authentic regional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit - walking tour through cobbled alleyways exploring World Heritage-listed highlights, Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge), medieval architecture, and Les Halles covered market with 40+ vendors and fresh spring produce
- Provençal dinner on board - prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale, authentic dishes celebrating regional flavours with chef engagement and knowledge sharing
- Classical concert in Avignon - private concert in historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon - paddle along the calm waters of the Rhône River back towards town, paddle beneath Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard - World Heritage-listed Roman aqueduct (275 metres long, 48 metres high), visit to small Roman town of Uzès with local restaurant options (4.5 hours, Easy)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting - explore famous wine appellation village with 14th-century castle ruins, curated tasting of region's famous wines at local vineyard (3.25 hours, Moderate)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Les Halles Pont du Gard Uzès Chateauneuf du Pape Rhône River 
- Day 7
Arles
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour through one of France's best-preserved ancient cities covering Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, Roman baths, and stories of Roman Gaul
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage-listed village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park with narrow cobblestone streets, medieval stone buildings, Château-Fortress des Baux with spectacular views (4 hours, Difficult/Active)
- Provençal cosmetic workshop - hands-on soap-making workshop using traditional techniques and natural ingredients like olive oil and lavender, create and take home artisanal soap (3 hours, Easy)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's works, participate in painting workshop recreating vibrant scenes, take home your masterpiece (3 hours, Moderate)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 8
Arles to Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
