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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2027 - 8 Days (from Arles to Lyon)

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From Arles to Lyon
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  • River cruise ship passing the baroque blue-towered church of Dürnstein amid vineyard-covered hills.
  • Well-preserved Roman amphitheatre of Arles lit by soft morning light against a blue sky.
  • Panoramic view of Lyon’s riverside skyline with a cruise boat approaching the bridge.
  • Rooftop view over the terracotta tiles and cafés of Arles with the Rhône River in the distance.
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  • Golden evening lights on the Arles Amphitheatre with quaint narrow street beside it.
  • Hilltop Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière rising above the colorful houses of Lyon.
  • Stone seating tiers of the ancient Roman theatre in Arles under a bright sky.
  • Simple map showing a 7-day cruise route along the Saône and Rhône Rivers in France.
  • Terracotta-roofed city sprawls along a winding river with wooded hills under a dramatic golden sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marseille to Arles

    Marseille to Arles

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Arles at leisure
  3. Day 2

    Arles

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (4 hours, Difficult/Active activity level)
    • Lavender Distillery – from Field to Perfume (3 hours, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Roman Forum
    Roman Baths
    Les Baux de Provence
    Château-Fortress des Baux
    Alpilles Regional Natural Park
  4. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon
    Landmarks
    Pont d'Avignon
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
  5. Day 4

    Viviers

    Viviers

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Maison des Chevaliers
    Caverne du Pont-d'Arc
  6. Day 5

    Tournon

    Tournon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  7. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Mâcon

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  8. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Lyon
    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    • Lyon by Night (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    Roman Theatre of Lyon
    Parc de la Tête d'Or
    Pérouges
  9. Day 8

    Lyon

    Lyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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