Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Paris - Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Arc de Triomphe
- Seine River cruise past Eiffel Tower and Parisian 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, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Lyon including Fourvieres Hill, ancient Roman Theatre, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvieres, hidden passageways (traboules), and Renaissance-era houses
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Parc de la Tête d'Or and green spaces (EmeraldACTIVE - requires good fitness and confident cycling ability)
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval town with guided walking tour including 15th-century fortified church, former home of princes of Savoy, Rue des Rondes, well, and Maison du Sergent de Justice (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, moderate activity level, 3.5 hours)
Landmarks Fourvieres Hill Roman Theatre of Lyon Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Parc de la Tête d'Or - Day 5
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne including Jardin de Ville (City Garden), Cybèle Garden with Gallo-Roman ruins, cathedral (11th-16th centuries), and Roman theatre built around 40-50 AD
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board with presentation about regional produce (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Vienne Cybèle Garden Jardin de Ville - Day 6
Tournon
Tournon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon including Roman ruins, Renaissance monuments, world's oldest suspension bridge with cables, and wine tasting at the castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon with views of Rhone River and possible stop at local chocolate maker (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 7
Viviers
Viviers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers following heritage discovery trail including Maison des Chevaliers (Roman house with Renaissance façade) and other architectural treasures
Optional Activities
- Visit to Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum with local guide exploring the largest decorated cave replica in the world (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Maison des Chevaliers - Day 8
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale featuring authentic regional dishes and fresh local produce)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon including Pont d'Avignon (12th-century bridge) and medieval architecture in ancient town centre
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion along Rhône River paddling beneath Pont d'Avignon (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale with chef engagement (EmeraldPLUS)
- Private classical concert in historic chapel performed by local trio (EmeraldPLUS)
- Guided tour of Pont du Gard World Heritage aqueduct with visit to Roman town of Uzès (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, easy activity level, 4.5 hours)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting at local vineyard (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, moderate activity level, 3.25 hours)
Landmarks Pont d'Avignon Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Uzès Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 9
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence - World Heritage-listed site in the Alpilles Regional Natural Park (4 hours, Difficult/Active difficulty level)
- Lavender Distillery guided tour - stroll through fragrant fields, learn about cultivation and distillation of lavender and aromatic plants, olfactory discovery of essential oils (3 hours, Easy difficulty level)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh with a painting workshop - explore landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's works and participate in a painting workshop to recreate vibrant scenes (3 hours, Moderate difficulty level)
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre Roman Forum Roman Baths Les Baux de Provence Château-Fortress des Baux Alpilles Regional Natural Park - Day 10
Arles to Marseille
Arles to Marseille- Meals
- Breakfast
