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Spring Sensations of Lyon & Provence (including Vallon-Pont-d'Arc)

8 days
From Arles to Lyon
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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

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles
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  3. Day 2

    Arles

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles featuring Roman Amphitheatre, ancient forum, and Roman baths

    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 - hands-on soap-making workshop with Provençal techniques
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre of Arles
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  4. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale OR Classical concert in a historic chapel with live classical music performance)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon with market visit including Pont d'Avignon and Les Halles covered market

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon - paddle along the Rhône River beneath the Pont d'Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense) - 4.5 hours, Easy activity level - World Heritage Roman aqueduct and visit to Uzès
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - 3.25 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Pont d'Avignon
    Palais des Papes
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers following a heritage discovery trail including the Maison des Chevaliers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with local guide
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Tournon

    Tournon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting at the castle including Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, and the world's oldest suspension bridge with cables

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards - active hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon with views of the Rhone River, including a stop at a local chocolate maker for tasting and shopping
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  7. Day 6

    Vienne

    Vienne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vienne including Jardin de Ville, Cybèle Garden with Gallo-Roman ruins, cathedral, and Roman theatre built around 40-50 AD
    • Cheese and olive tasting on board in the Horizon Lounge with presentation about the region and its produce
    Landmarks
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon covering the historic Old Town (Vieux Lyon), Presqu'île, Part-Dieu district, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and Traboules (hidden passageways) with small tastings of local delicacies
    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon (alternative to standard city tour) - includes Parc de la Tête d'Or, zoo, greenhouses, former vet school, courthouse, and Confluence district if requested

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - 3.5 hours, Moderate activity level - medieval town with 15th-century fortified church, former prince residence, and main street exploration
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense) - evening experience of illuminated streets, Old Town, Fourvière Hill cityscape, and World Heritage-listed Presqu'île
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
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  9. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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