Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Lyon by Night - 2-hour evening stroll through illuminated streets including Fouvière Hill, Old Lyon, Saône reflections, and the Presqu'île district (Easy difficulty)
Landmarks Fouvière Hill Saône River Rhône River Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) Presqu'île District - Day 2
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon including Fouvière Hill, Roman Theatre, Notre-Dame de Fouvière Basilica, traboules (hidden passageways), and Renaissance-era houses
- Welcome reception and dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon including Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district (requires good fitness and confident cycling skills)
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval town with guided walking tour of 15th-century fortified church, former Savoy princes' home, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre-deep well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice (3.5 hours, Moderate difficulty)
Landmarks Fouvière Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Notre-Dame de Fouvière Basilica Parc de la Tête d'Or Pérouges - Day 3
Vienne
VienneIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne including Jardin de Ville, Cybèle Garden, cathedral, and Roman Theatre
- Cheese and olive tasting on board in the Horizon Lounge with presentation about regional produce
Landmarks Jardin de Ville (City Garden) Cybèle Garden Vienne Cathedral Roman Theatre of Vienne Pipet Hill - Day 4
Tournon
TournonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting at the castle including local history, viticulture traditions, Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and the historic suspension bridge
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards surrounding Tournon featuring syrah, marsanne and roussanne varieties with spectacular Rhône River views, and optional stop at a local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River - Day 5
Viviers
ViviersIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail including Maison des Chevaliers (Roman house with Renaissance façade) and other architectural treasures
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum - guided tour of the world's largest decorated cave replica with ancient canvases (2.5 hours, Moderate difficulty)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Dinner (Provençal dinner on board hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale featuring authentic regional dishes and chef engagement)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon including World Heritage highlights, cobbled alleyways, Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge), and medieval architecture
- Provençal dinner on board hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale featuring authentic regional dishes with chef engagement
- Classical concert in a historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion north of Avignon paddling back towards town along the Rhône River, including paddling beneath the Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard - three-level Roman aqueduct (275 metres long, 48 metres high) and visit to the Roman town of Uzès (4.5 hours, Easy difficulty)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with curated wine tasting at a local vineyard featuring warm red blends and creamy whites (3.25 hours, Moderate difficulty)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Rhône River Pont du Gard Uzès Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 7
Arles
ArlesIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths with stories of emperors, gladiators, and Roman Gaul
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage-listed medieval village with narrow cobblestone streets, grey stone buildings, and Château-Fortress des Baux with panoramic views (4 hours, Difficult/Active difficulty)
- Lavender Distillery workshop - hands-on Provençal soap-making using olive oil, lavender, and local botanicals with expert guidance (3 hours, Easy difficulty)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop - explore landscapes that inspired his works and participate in a painting workshop to recreate vibrant scenes (3 hours, Moderate difficulty)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Arles Ancient Forum of Arles Roman Baths of Arles Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 8
Arles to Antibes
Arles to Antibes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Antibes
AntibesIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Antibes including old town cobbled lanes, ancient ramparts, sea views, Greek origins, medieval fortifications, pretty squares, and cafés
- Provençal market guided experience with curated tasting of local specialties including olives, tapenade, cheeses, charcuterie, herbs, and seasonal produce with artisan meetings
Optional Activities
- Cannes and the footsteps of the Stars - travel along Côte d'Azur to Cannes including La Croisette, Palais des Festivals with iconic red carpet, and charming old quarter of Le Suquet with panoramic harbour views (4 hours, Easy difficulty)
Landmarks Antibes Old Town Provençal Market of Antibes Cannes La Croisette Palais des Festivals Le Suquet (Old Quarter of Cannes) - Day 10
Antibes
AntibesOptional Activities
- Excursion to Monaco - guided tour of the Principality of Monaco and jet-setter district of Monte Carlo including Prince's Palace (former Genoese fortress and home of Princess Grace Kelly) and the famous Grand Prix track (4 hours, Easy difficulty)
Landmarks Monaco Monte Carlo Prince's Palace of Monaco Monaco Grand Prix Track - Day 11
Antibes to Nice
Antibes to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
