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Nice & Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2027|2026 - 11 Days

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From Lyon to Nice
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  • Simplified route map of southern France highlighting stops from Nice to Lyon along the Rhône and Saône rivers.
  • Colorful coastal town and marina on the Côte d’Azur with turquoise water, sailing boats and hillside villas near Nice.
  • Aerial twilight view of Cologne Cathedral, festive market lights, and the Rhine River.
  • Young family with a dog walking through endless rows of blooming lavender in Provence.
  • Panoramic view over Lyon’s red rooftops and the Saône River from a hillside vantage.
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by night tour
    Landmarks
    Fourvirère Hill
    Saône River
    Rhône River
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  2. Day 2

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Visit to Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvirère

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvirère
    Pérouges
  3. Day 3

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  4. Day 4

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Rhône River
  5. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc
    Landmarks
    Viviers Medieval Cathedral
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
    Rhône River
  6. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Provençal dinner & wine pairing hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Rhône River
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  7. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
    Alpilles Regional Country Park
  8. Day 8

    Arles to Nice

    Arles to Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink on arrival
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  9. Day 9

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Nice
    Landmarks
    Prince's Palace of Monaco
    Monte Carlo
    Promenade des Anglais
    Place Massena
    Lascaris Palace
    Cours Saleya Market
    Nice Opera House
  10. Day 10

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence
    Landmarks
    Saint-Paul de Vence
  11. Day 11

    Nice

    Nice
    Meals
    Breakfast

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