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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound)

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From Arles to Lyon
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  • Front view of the monumental Roman amphitheatre in Arles with warm morning light highlighting its stone arches.
  • Gothic cathedral and cylindrical stone tower rising above treetops at golden hour in a quiet Provençal village.
  • View across the Rhône River toward Avignon’s ramparts, the Palais des Papes, and leafy riverbanks under scattered clouds.
  • Wide aerial panorama of Arles showing the Roman amphitheatre surrounded by terracotta rooftops and the Rhône River curving through the landscape.
  • Medieval stone houses and fortified walls of a southern French town set against a backdrop of blue sky and cumulus clouds.
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  • Aerial shot of the Pont Saint-Bénézet arching over turquoise waters with Avignon’s medieval skyline in bright sunshine.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arles
  3. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop learning Vincent van Gogh techniques
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater
    Boulevard des Lices
  4. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Avignon by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes visit

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for Rhône wine region tasting
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Avignon Ramparts
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Cellars
  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers village exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Cheese and Wine Tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing to Viviers
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Viviers Old Town
  6. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Mâcon

    Tain l'Hermitage - Tournon - Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tournon by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour through Doux Valley aboard Train des L'Ardeche steam-engine train
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring medieval city and 16th-century castle
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Doux Valley
  7. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards with wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
    • Cheese Tasting on board ship while sailing to Lyon
    Landmarks
    Mâconnais Wine Region
  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill exploring churches and Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Beaujolais area to learn about its wines
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Old Town Lyon
    Rhône and Saône Rivers Confluence
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  9. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • David5.0•May 2019
    All went as well as we had hoped for.
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    The only confusion was with transportation on the final day from the hotel to the airport. It wasn't clear if that...
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