Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lyon
LyonIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer to Emerald Star-Ship
Optional Activities
- Lyon by Night guided tour (2 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) Presqu'île District 
- Day 2
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon with walking tour of historic Old Town, Presqu'île, and Part-Dieu district featuring Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Traboules with small tastings of local delicacies
- Cheese & Olive tasting on board
- 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 level and confident cycling ability)
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval town with guided walking tour covering 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, Rue des Rondes, 33-metre-deep well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or Old Town (Vieux Lyon) Presqu'île District Part-Dieu District Traboules Pérouges - Day 3
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne including Jardin de Ville (City Garden), Cybèle Garden with Gallo-Roman ruins, cathedral, and Roman theatre
- Cheese and olive tasting on board with presentation about the region and its produce
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Cathedral of Vienne Jardin de Ville (City Garden) Cybèle Garden 
- Day 4
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting at the castle, including Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and world's oldest suspension bridge with cables
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards surrounding Tournon with spectacular views of the Rhône River and optional stop at a local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 5
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers on heritage discovery trail including Maison des Chevaliers and architectural treasures
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum) with local guide exploring the largest decorated cave replica in the world (2.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers Caverne du Pont-d'Arc 
- Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale with authentic dishes celebrating regional flavours and fresh local produce)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit including Pont d'Avignon and Les Halles covered market with over 40 vendors
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale with chef engagement and knowledge sharing about Provençal cuisine
- Classical concert in Avignon at a historic chapel with local trio performing timeless works
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon paddling along the calm Rhône River with views of picturesque landscapes and passage beneath Pont d'Avignon
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard World Heritage-listed aqueduct including visit to the small Roman town of Uzès with local restaurants (4.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with curated wine tasting of regional famous wines at a local vineyard, including picturesque ruins of 14th-century castle (3.25 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Palais des Papes Les Halles covered market Pont du Gard Uzès Châteauneuf du Pape 
- Day 7
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths with learning about Roman Gaul history
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence World Heritage-listed site with narrow cobblestone streets, grey medieval stone buildings, Château-Fortress des Baux, and incredible views from rocky pinnacle (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
- Lavender Distillery - Provençal soap-making hands-on workshop creating artisanal soap from natural ingredients like olive oil, lavender, and local botanicals (3 hours, Easy activity level)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop following landscapes that inspired iconic works and recreating vibrant scenes with take-home 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 - Day 8
Arles to Marseille
Arles to Marseille- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Emerald Star-Ship
