Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Marseille to Tarascon
Marseille to Tarascon - Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Arles to AvignonOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including the ancient Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles
- Visit Les Baux with Carrières des Lumières immersive visual and musical installation
- Ancestry of the Kitchen with olive mill visit and traditional Provençal recipes
- Following Vincent – Van Gogh's Arles walking tour
Landmarks Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières des Lumières - Day 3
Avignon
AvignonOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including visit to the Popes Palace (Palais des Papes)
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire market visit and cooking demonstration
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénanque Abbey
- Walk up Le Rocher des Doms for city views and English-style garden
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Le Rocher des Doms Gordes Sénanque Abbey - Day 4
Avignon to Viviers
Avignon to ViviersOptional Activities
- Excursion to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct with guided tour
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Lavender Museum with visit to the village of Roussillon
Landmarks Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussillon - Day 5
Viviers to Tournon
Viviers to TournonOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers including Cathedral of St. Vincent
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum immersive replica cave
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence with local guide including castle and Collegiate Church
Landmarks Cathedral of St. Vincent Ardèche Nature Park Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Grignan de Provence - Day 6
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Dessert (Exclusive dessert buffet prepared by local pastry chef with classic French cakes, fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Exclusive dessert buffet prepared by local pastry chef on board
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon including castle built between 10th and 16th centuries
- Hiking through the vineyards in Tournon overlooking the Rhône River with wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône to nearby village of Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage - Day 7
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including traboules passageways and Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
- Silk painting workshop about Lyon's five-century silk production heritage
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière Pérouges - Day 8
Lyon to Mâcon
Lyon to Mâcon- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner on board prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon at Crystal Dining featuring authentic regional French gastronomy)
Included Activities
- Exclusive dinner on board prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive with local vintner meeting and wine sampling
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration at Michelin-star restaurant in Vonnas
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey medieval town
- Berzé-le-Châtel Castle with 13 towers and medieval heritage exploration
Landmarks Beaujolais Wine Region Vonnas Cluny Abbey Château de Berzé-le-Châtel - Day 9
Chalon-sur-Saône to Tournus
Chalon-sur-Saône to TournusOptional Activities
- Beaune & Its Hospice heritage tour through vineyard-lined Burgundy hills to Hotel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune
- Capital of Burgundy Wines tour and tasting including medieval streets, wine cellar visit and Chardonnay and Pinot Noir tasting
Landmarks Beaune Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune - Day 10
Tournus to Lyon
Tournus to LyonIncluded Activities
- Cooperage demonstration on board showing barrel-making for wine and spirit production
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin built in 1606 with guided tour of gilded rooms and gardens
- Truffle tasting with local truffle farmer including truffle butter and chocolate mousse with truffles
- Tour of Tournus exploring narrow streets, Hôtel-Dieu 18th-century hospital and Saint-Philibert Abbey
Landmarks Château de Cormatin Saint-Philibert Abbey - Day 11
Lyon to Bordeaux
Lyon to Bordeaux - Day 12
Bordeaux to Libourne
Bordeaux to LibourneIncluded Activities
- Tour to Saint-Émilion World Heritage-listed village including visit to unique Monolithic Church
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church - Day 13
Libourne to Pauillac
Libourne to PauillacOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Libourne exploring 16th-century maison de maître and Gothic church with 71-metre spire
- Wines and vineyards of Saint-Émilion vineyard tour and tasting of Châteaus red wines
- Secrets of the Dordogne - Château de Vayres tour with medieval, Renaissance and 17th century architecture
- Cycling from Libourne through Fronsac rolling hills and vineyards with refreshment stop
- Paint and pour art class with local artist on board Sun Deck learning watercolor painting with local wines
Landmarks Château de Vayres Fronsac - Day 14
Pauillac to Fort Médoc
Pauillac to Fort MédocIncluded Activities
- Classical concert at Château d'Agassac with glass of Champagne on arrival
Optional Activities
- Médoc wine tasting by coach through Route des Chateaux with local winery tasting
- Médoc wine tasting by e-bike through countryside past grand châteaux with wine tasting at prestigious estate
Landmarks Château d'Agassac - Day 15
Fort Médoc to Cadillac
Fort Médoc to CadillacOptional Activities
- Massage treatment on board
- Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration on board
- Day 16
Cadillac to Bordeaux
Cadillac to BordeauxOptional Activities
- Sauternes by coach through picturesque region with winemaking insights and wine estate tour and tasting
- Sauternes by bike cycling through rolling vineyards for around two hours to local wine estate
- Roquetaillade Castle tour of medieval fortress with 700-year family history
- Biking in the Loupiac wine region with local guide through Gironde countryside to Sainte-Croix-du-Mont views
- Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour including artist's private apartments and artworks
Landmarks Château de Roquetaillade Château Toulouse-Lautrec - Day 17
Bordeaux City
Bordeaux City- Meals
- Snack (Fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay)
Included Activities
- Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux including Gothic cathedral, Place de la Bourse, Cailhau Gate with free exploration time
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux through historic sites, beautiful bridges and gardens with canelé custard cake sample
- Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire market visit and cooking demonstration for French fare
- Bordeaux in the shadow of WWII immersive walking tour exploring city's WWII history
Landmarks Cathedral of Bordeaux Place de la Bourse Cailhau Gate Bassins des Lumières - Day 18
Bordeaux to Bourg
Bordeaux to BourgOptional Activities
- Cité du Vin museum interactive wine journey with nearly 20 themed exhibits on global wine culture
- Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar through historic Chatrons district and riverside quays
- Visit Arcachon walking tour of charming bayside town with free time at Baltard Market
- Eleanor of Aquitaine story immersive journey through Bordeaux's historic heart
Landmarks Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 19
Bourg
Bourg- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch during full day Cognac excursion)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Cognac including guided walking tour and included lunch and Rémy Martin estate tour with brandy sampling
Optional Activities
- Bourg with Carriages Museum guided walk through village streets and historic Citadel and Horse Carriage Museum
- Historic Saintes walking tour exploring 2,000 years of history with Arch of Germanicus and World Heritage Saint-Eutrope Basilica
Landmarks Cognac Rémy Martin Estate Arch of Germanicus Saint-Eutrope Basilica - Day 20
Bourg to Blaye to Bordeaux
Bourg to Blaye to BordeauxOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye through charming town and 17th-century Vauban Citadel
- Active walking tour of Blaye Citadel with local guide exploring Vauban defence system
- Cycling along the Captain's Road passing charming villages, ruins, manor houses and limestone quarries
- Visit Château de La Roche Courbon Renaissance château family-owned and inhabited with superb gardens
Landmarks Vauban Citadel Blaye Château de La Roche Courbon 
- Day 21
Bordeaux
Bordeaux- Meals
- Breakfast
