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Spectacular South of France with Paris 2028 - 13 Days

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From Paris to Tarascon
4.4 (47 reviews)
  • A river cruise ship passes the historic Pont d’Avignon over the Rhône surrounded by green banks.
  • Classical building with French flag beside a stone bridge over the Seine River with a sightseeing boat passing.
  • Well-preserved Roman amphitheater ruins with stone seating and ancient columns under a blue sky.
  • Colorful historic buildings and church spire of Lyon reflecting perfectly on a calm river under a blue sky.
  • Row of pastel-colored riverside townhouses with twin church spires rising behind, viewed across a broad river.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
    Champs-Élysées
  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris via coach
    • Secrets of Montmartre walking tour
    Landmarks
    Palais Garnier
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
    Montmartre
    Vineyard of Montmartre
  4. Day 3

    Paris to Lyon

    Paris to Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train transfer to Lyon
    • Boarding Scenic Sapphire cruise ship
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  5. Day 4

    Lyon to Macon

    Lyon to Macon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive dinner prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon featuring authentic flavours and exquisite regional dishes in Crystal Dining)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise on Saône
    • Exclusive dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon

    Optional Activities

    • Beaujolais wine region tour and wine tasting
    • Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-star restaurant
    • Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
    • Château de Berzé-le-Châtel castle tour with 13 towers and medieval heritage
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
    Cluny Abbey
    Château de Berzé-le-Châtel
  6. Day 5

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • River cruise on Saône to Tournus

    Optional Activities

    • Beaune & Its Hospice heritage tour
    • Capital of Burgundy Wines tour with wine cellar visit and tasting
    Landmarks
    Chalon-sur-Saône
    Beaune
    Hospices de Beaune
  7. Day 6

    Tournus to Lyon

    Tournus to Lyon

    Included Activities

    • River cruise to Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour and gardens
    • Truffle tasting with local farmer and hound
    • Tour of Tournus historic sites
    • Cooperage demonstration onboard
    Landmarks
    Château de Cormatin
    Hôtel-Dieu
    Saint-Philibert Abbey
  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Choral concert at Chapelle de la Trinite

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with traboules exploration
    • Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière visit
    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval village
    • Silk painting workshop
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
    Chapelle de la Trinite
    Pérouges
  9. Day 8

    Lyon to Tournon

    Lyon to Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dessert (Exquisite dessert buffet featuring artistry of local pastry chef with classic French cakes, beautifully displayed desserts paired with fine coffee or dessert wine)

    Included Activities

    • Dessert buffet with local pastry chef specialities

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tournon including castle visit
    • Hiking through vineyards with wine tasting
    • Biking along the Rhône to Glun
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Tain l'Hermitage
    Rhône River
  10. Day 9

    Viviers

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • River cruise to Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St. Vincent
    • Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum visit
    • Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle and church
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Ardèche Nature Park
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
    Grignan
  11. Day 10

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert at Palais des Papes in the Grand Tinel room)

    Included Activities

    • Classical concert and gala dinner at Palais des Papes

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Avignon with Popes Palace visit
    • Shop with a Chef at local market with Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
    • Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénauque Abbey
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Gordes
    Sénauque Abbey
    Le Rocher des Doms
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Avignon to Arles

    Avignon to Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • River cruise to Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct
    • Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Lavender Museum with visit to Roussillon village
    Landmarks
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Roussillon
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Arles visiting Arènes d'Arles
    • Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières immersive installation
    • Olive mill visit learning olive oil production
    • Following Vincent van Gogh's Arles walking tour
    Landmarks
    Arènes d'Arles
    Les Baux
    Carrières des Lumières
  14. Day 13

    Tarascon to Marseille

    Tarascon to Marseille

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Marseille airport

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