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Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris 2027/2028

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From Marseille to Paris
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • Route map of a French itinerary from Paris to Marseille via the Saône and Rhône rivers.
  • The Eiffel Tower rises above spring blossoms and green lawns under a bright blue sky.
  • View over Marseille’s Old Port with Fort Saint-Jean and hundreds of sailboats lining the marina under a bright sky.
  • Cozy Parisian café with outdoor seating, flowering vines, and patrons enjoying food and drinks on a cobblestone corner.
  • Front view of the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Arles lit by morning light against a clear sky.
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  • Evening lights illuminate Arles’ Roman arena and the charming adjacent street lined with historic houses.
  • Modern MUCEM museum and the striped Marseille Cathedral rise beside turquoise harbor waters.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
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  3. Day 2

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (extra expense, 3 hours, Moderate activity level)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense, 4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    • Lavender Distillery - from Field to Perfume (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Les Baux de Provence
  4. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale OR Classical concert in Avignon)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense, 4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense, 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Chateauneuf du Pape
  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense, 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
  6. Day 5

    Tournon

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE, may include stop at local chocolate maker)
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  7. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Mâcon

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (EmeraldACTIVE, requires good fitness and confident cycling)
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense, 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense, 2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Fourvières Hill
    Roman Theatre
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  9. Day 8

    Lyon to Paris

    Lyon to Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  10. Day 9

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided bus tour of Paris and Seine River cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Arc de Triomphe
    Eiffel Tower
  11. Day 10

    Paris (Departure)

    Paris (Departure)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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