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Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains 2028

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From Arles to Geneva
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
  2. 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, Moderate activity level, 3 hours)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense, Difficult/Active activity level, 4 hours)
    • Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (extra expense, Easy activity level, 3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Roman Forum
    Roman Baths
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon (EmeraldACTIVE)
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense, Easy activity level, 4.5 hours)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 3.25 hours)
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Classical concert in Avignon (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Chateauneuf du Pape
    Rhône River
  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

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

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards (EmeraldACTIVE, with optional stop at local chocolate maker)
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Rhône River
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    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, Moderate activity level, 3.5 hours)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense, Easy activity level, 2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Roman Theatre of Lyon
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Confluence District
    Pérouges
    Presqu'île District
  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Lausanne

    Lyon to Lausanne
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Lausanne

    Lausanne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lausanne with Lake Geneva boat cruise and Chateau Chillon visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chateau Chillon & Lake Geneva cruise (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
    Chateau Chillon
  10. Day 10

    Lausanne

    Lausanne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gruyère & Maison Cailler (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 7 hours)
    Landmarks
    Lausanne Cathedral
    Olympic Museum
    Olympic Park
    Gruyère
    Gruyère Castle
    Maison Cailler
  11. Day 11

    Lausanne

    Lausanne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic train from Montreux to Gstaad & visit to Glacier 3000 with Peak Walk by Tissot and Glacier Garden
    Landmarks
    Montreux
    Gstaad
    Glacier 3000
  12. Day 12

    Lausanne to Geneva

    Lausanne to Geneva
    Meals
    Breakfast

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