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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2028 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Les Baux de Provence)

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From Lyon to Les Baux de Provence
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lyon

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

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Lyon by Night guided stroll through illuminated streets and Fourvière Hill (2 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Saône River
    Rhône River
    Old Lyon
    Presqu'île (World Heritage-listed central district)
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  3. Day 2

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Lyon starting at Fourvière Hill to view Roman Theatre, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Renaissance-era houses, and hidden passageways (traboules)
    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon through Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled 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 activity level)
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Hill
    Roman Theatre of Lyon
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Confluence District
    Pérouges
  4. Day 3

    Mâcon

    Mâcon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting at a local vineyard with guided tour and wine sampling
    Landmarks
    Saône River
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  5. Day 4

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon covering Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, world's oldest suspension bridge with cables, and local viticulture traditions
    • Guided hike through vineyards near Tournon with views of the Rhône River and optional local chocolate tasting
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
    Rhône River
    Tournon Vineyards (Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne)
  6. Day 5

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail including Maison des Chevaliers and architectural treasures

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with guided tour of largest decorated cave replica in the world (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum
  7. Day 6

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon covering World Heritage highlights, Pont d'Avignon, and medieval architecture
    • Canoeing excursion on the Rhône River paddling toward Avignon beneath Pont d'Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist chef Fabien Morreale on board
    • Classical concert in a historic chapel with local trio

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pont du Gard aqueduct (World Heritage-listed Roman structure) with visit to Roman town of Uzès (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape village with curated wine tasting at local vineyard (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Rhône River
    Pont du Gard
    Uzès
    Châteauneuf du Pape
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  8. Day 7

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Arles with arena visit covering Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence World Heritage village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park with visits to cobblestone streets, shops, restaurants, and Château-Fortress des Baux (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    • Lavender Distillery hands-on soap-making workshop using traditional techniques with natural ingredients like olive oil, lavender, and local botanicals (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh guided exploration of landscapes that inspired his works followed by painting workshop where you recreate vibrant scenes and take home your masterpiece (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
    Roman Forum of Arles
    Roman Baths of Arles
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
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  9. Day 8

    Arles to Marseille

    Arles to Marseille
    Meals
    Breakfast

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