Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
Paris - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris
- Seine River cruise past iconic landmarks
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower - Day 3
Paris to Lyon
Paris to Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 4
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon with Roman Theatre and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Walk through historic traboules (hidden passageways) and Renaissance-era houses
- Guided e-bike tour of Lyon and Parc de la Tête d'Or
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense) - Medieval walled town with 15th-century fortified church, former princes of Savoy residence, and historic buildings. Moderate fitness level. Duration: 3.5 hours
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Roman Theatre Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or - Day 5
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beaujolais wine tasting at a local vineyard
Landmarks Saône River - Day 6
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon with local history and viticulture insights
- Visit to Roman ruins and Renaissance monuments
- Tour of world's oldest suspension bridge with cables
- Guided hike through surrounding vineyards
Optional Activities
- Local chocolate maker tasting (included with hike option)
Landmarks Tournon Castle Rhône River - Day 7
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail
- Visit to Maison des Chevaliers with Renaissance façade
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc - Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum (extra expense). World's largest decorated cave replica with local guide. Moderate activity level. Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral Maison des Chevaliers - Day 8
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale with authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon's medieval town centre and World Heritage highlights
- Visit to Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge)
- Canoeing excursion along Rhône River to Avignon
- Paddle beneath the Pont d'Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board
- Private classical concert in historic chapel
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard (extra expense) - Three-level Roman aqueduct, 275 metres long and 48 metres high, UNESCO World Heritage site. Includes visit to small Roman town of Uzès. Easy activity level. Duration: 4.5 hours
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) - Famous wine appellation with 14th-century castle ruins and curated wine tasting at local vineyard. Moderate activity level. Duration: 3.25 hours
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Rhône River Pont du Gard Uzès Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 9
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman heritage focus
- Visit to Roman Amphitheatre
- Visit to ancient forum
- Visit to Roman baths
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense) - World Heritage-listed medieval village in Alpilles Regional Natural Park with cobblestone streets, grey stone buildings, Château-Fortress des Baux, shops and restaurants. Difficult/Active. Duration: 4 hours
- Lavender Distillery tour (extra expense) - Stroll through fragrant fields of lavender, verbena, immortelle and other aromatic plants. Learn about cultivation and artisanal distillation. See agricultural tools, discover essential oil extraction secrets. Narrated video of seasonal activities. Olfactory discovery of essential oils and uses. Easy activity level. Duration: 3 hours
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with painting workshop (extra expense) - Explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic works. Participate in painting workshop recreating vibrant scenes. Take home your masterpiece inspired by Van Gogh's legacy. Moderate activity level. Duration: 3 hours
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre Roman Forum Roman Baths Les Baux de Provence Alpilles Regional Natural Park Château-Fortress des Baux - Day 10
Arles to Nice
Arles to Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
- Visit to Prince's Palace of Monaco
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Nice walking tour (extra expense) - Guided immersive stroll through Old Town from Place Massena to Cours Saleya market. Explore Neoclassical buildings, winding alleys with art galleries and Baroque chapels, Lascaris Palace, local legends and customs. Discover culinary delights like Fleurs de courgettes and Tapenade d'olives niçoises. Follow Matisse's footsteps. Culminates at Nice Opera House. Moderate activity level. Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo Grand Prix Track Promenade des Anglais Place Massena Cours Saleya Lascaris Palace Nice Opera House - Day 12
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense) - Medieval hilltop village in Alpes-Maritime region along French Riviera. Explore cobblestone streets, centuries-old buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways, ancient fountains and art galleries. Easy activity level. Duration: 4 hours
Landmarks Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Day 13
Nice
Nice- Meals
- Breakfast
