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Spring Sensations of Lyon & Provence

8 days
From Arles to Lyon
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nice to Arles

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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles featuring Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Moderate activity level
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
    • Provençal cosmetic workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Les Baux de Provence
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale - authentic dishes celebrating regional flavours, prepared by Top Chef finalist)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon with market visit including Pont d'Avignon and Les Halles covered market

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon - paddling on the Rhône River with views of Pont d'Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense) - 4.5 hours, Easy activity level, includes visit to Roman town of Uzès
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Pont d'Avignon
    Palais des Papes
    Les Halles Market
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf du Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers featuring heritage discovery trail, Maison des Chevaliers, and architectural treasures

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with local guide
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting at the castle, featuring Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and the world's oldest suspension bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE) - featuring syrah, marsanne and roussanne vineyards with views of the Rhone River, includes tasting and shopping at local chocolate maker
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Vienne

    Meals
    Afternoon Snack (Cheese and olive tasting on board in the Horizon Lounge with presentation about the region and its produce)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne featuring Jardin de Ville, Cybèle Garden with Gallo-Roman ruins, cathedral, and Roman theatre
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Vienne Cathedral
    Jardin de Ville
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon including Old Town (Vieux Lyon), Presqu'île, Part-Dieu district, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Traboules hidden passageways, with small tastings of local delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (EmeraldACTIVE) - featuring Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district - requires good fitness and confident cycling
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level - medieval town with guided walking tour of 15th-century church, former Savoy princes home, main street, well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice, includes leisure time
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense) - evening experience through illuminated streets, Old Lyon, Fourviève Hill viewpoint, and World Heritage-listed Presqu'île
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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