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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2027 - 8 Days (from Nice to Lyon)

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From Nice to Lyon
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  • Aerial view over Arles showing amphitheatre, river and terracotta roofs under clear skies.
  • Soft pastel sunset over pebble beach and seafront buildings of Nice on the French Riviera.
  • Vibrant Place Masséna square in Nice with red façades, fountain and strolling visitors.
  • Impressive Roman amphitheatre in Arles lit by warm light with blue sky backdrop.
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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

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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    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
    • Provencal cosmetic workshop (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
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  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense) - 4.5 hours, Easy activity level
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

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

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE) - includes stop at local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (EmeraldACTIVE) - requires good fitness level and confident cycling ability
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
    Landmarks
    Fourvières Hill
    Roman Theatre of Fourvières
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast

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