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

8 days

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From Nice to Lyon

4.1 (39 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nice to Arles
Nice to Arles
Day 2
Arles
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
- Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (extra expense) - 3 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre
Les Baux de Provence
Château-Fortress des Baux
Day 3
Avignon
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
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
- Classical concert in Avignon
Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Chateauneuf du Pape
Uzès
Day 4
Viviers
Viviers
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks
Maison des Chevaliers
Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
Day 5
Tournon
Tournon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 6
Mâcon
Mâcon
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Day 7
Lyon
Lyon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level
- Lyon by Night (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Roman Theatre
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Pérouges
Day 8
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre
Les Baux de Provence
Château-Fortress des Baux

Landmarks
Palais des Papes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Chateauneuf du Pape
Uzès

Landmarks
Maison des Chevaliers
Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Roman Theatre
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Pérouges

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Plan your adventure:

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

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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