Spectacular South of France 2028 - 11 Days

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Lyon

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   Optional Activities

   • Explore Lyon city at leisure

   Landmarks
   Lyon

3. Day 2

   Lyon to Macon

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   Meals

   Dinner (Exclusive dinner on board prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon featuring authentic flavours in exquisite regional dishes showcasing the best of French gastronomy)

   Included Activities

   • Cruise on Saône River to Macon
   • Dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon

   Optional Activities

   • Beaujolais wine region tour with local vintner and wine tasting
   • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-star restaurant in Vonnas
   • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
   • Château de Berzé-le-Châtel castle tour with thirteen towers and medieval heritage

   Landmarks
   Macon
   Beaujolais Wine Region
   Vonnas
   Cluny Abbey
   Château de Berzé-le-Châtel
   Chalon-sur-Saône

4. Day 3

   Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise on Saône River to Tournus

   Optional Activities

   • Beaune & Its Hospice tour - heritage journey through medieval streets to Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune)
   • Capital of Burgundy Wines tour with wine cellar visit and guided tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

   Landmarks
   Chalon-sur-Saône
   Beaune
   Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune)
   Tournus

5. Day 4

   Tournus to Lyon

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   Included Activities

   • Return cruise to Lyon

   Optional Activities

   • Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour of castle, moat, water features and over 10 hectares of manicured gardens
   • Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer and hound, including truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles
   • Tour of Tournus with local guide exploring Hôtel-Dieu and Saint-Philibert Abbey
   • Cooperage demonstration on board showing ancient art of barrel-making for wine and spirits

   Landmarks
   Tournus
   Château de Cormatin
   Saint-Philibert Abbey
   Lyon

6. Day 5

   Lyon

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   Included Activities

   • Scenic Enrich acapella choir performance at Chapelle de la Trinite

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Lyon with traboules exploration and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
   • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village (high fitness level required)
   • Silk painting workshop learning about Lyon's silk production heritage

   Landmarks
   Lyon
   Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
   Pérouges
   Chapelle de la Trinite (Trinity Chapel)

7. Day 6

   Lyon to Tournon

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   Meals

   Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet featuring beautifully displayed classic French cakes created by a local pastry chef, paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)

   Included Activities

   • Exquisite dessert buffet by local pastry chef

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Tournon with castle visit and optional crossing of France's oldest suspension bridge to Tain l'Hermitage
   • Hiking through vineyards in Tournon with local wine production learning and tasting
   • Biking along the Rhône River banks to Glun

   Landmarks
   Tournon
   Château de Tournon
   Tain l'Hermitage
   Glun

8. Day 7

   Viviers

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise towards Avignon

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Viviers with local guide exploring Cathedral of St. Vincent and architectural treasures
   • Ardèche Nature Park exploration with medieval fortress ruins and Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum visit (world's largest decorated Palaeolithic cave replica)
   • Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour visit

   Landmarks
   Viviers
   Cathedral of St. Vincent
   Ardèche Nature Park
   Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
   Grignan
   Château de Grignan
   Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour

   

9. Day 8

   Avignon

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   Meals

   Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner at Palais des Papes in the Grand Tinel room where the Pope used to dine, accompanied by classical concert)

   Included Activities

   • Scenic Enrich classical concert at Palais des Papes with exclusive gala dinner

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace visit (moderate fitness required)
   • Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire experience at local market with interactive cooking demonstration on ship
   • Excursion to Luberon villages including Gordes and Sénanque Abbey

   Landmarks
   Avignon
   Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace)
   Pont d'Avignon
   Le Rocher des Doms
   Gordes
   Sénanque Abbey

10. Day 9

    Avignon to Arles

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct with guided tour
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with learning about Côte du Rhône vineyards
    • Lavender Museum visit with village of Roussillon exploration and local lavender producer tour

    Landmarks
    Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Nîmes
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Roussillon
    Arles

11. Day 10

    Arles

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles exploring Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières immersive visual and musical installation
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill tour learning olive oil production and Provençal recipes
    • Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles walking tour tracing the artist's journey through historic sites

    Landmarks
    Arles
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières des Lumières

12. Day 11

    Tarascon

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    Landmarks
    Tarascon
    Marseille