2-Week Provence Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Provence tour itineraries

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• South of France with Highlights of Paris 2027

  This 13-day luxury cruise visits 7 French destinations including Lyon, Tournus, Avignon, Arles, and Viviers through Provence's wine country and medieval sites. You'll get private access to UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes for a gala dinner, try truffle hunting with local farmers near Tournus, and kayak beneath the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard.

  

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  • Paris France

    198 mi

  • Tournus France

    180 mi

  • Avignon France

    20 mi

  • Arles France

    55 mi

  • Viviers France

    88 mi

  • Lyon France

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• Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains (9 destinations)

  This 12-day river cruise sails the Rhône and Saône rivers through 9 destinations in France and Switzerland, starting in Nice and ending in Lausanne. You'll visit UNESCO-listed sites like the Palais des Papes in Avignon and Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon, plus the 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre. The trip includes Beaujolais wine tasting in Mâcon and scenic train rides to Glacier 3000.

  

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  • Nice France

    131 mi

  • Arles France

    20 mi

  • Avignon France

    37 mi

  • Viviers France

    41 mi

  • Tournon-sur-Rhone France

    85 mi

  • Macon France

    37 mi

  • Lyon France

    100 mi

  • Lausanne Switzerland

    9 mi

  • Lake Geneva Switzerland

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• 11 Day Southern France Itinerary, incl. Lyon and Nice

  This 11-day trip through Provence takes you to seven places including Lyon, Mâcon, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Viviers, Avignon, Arles, and Nice. You'll try Beaujolais wines in Mâcon, hike through vineyards in Tournon, and see the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes in Avignon, plus walk the medieval streets of Viviers and tour the 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Lyon

    Start your Southern France adventure in Lyon, the country's food capital. Plan to arrive before 4:30 PM for a smooth check-in. The next day, visit the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the early morning for the best photo lighting. Local tip: Take the guided bike tour instead of walking. The hills can be tough in summer heat, and biking along the Rhône gives you better views of the riverside buildings plus a nice breeze.

    
  • Day 3

    Mâcon & Beaujolais

    The morning cruise to Mâcon shows off the best of the Rhône Valley. You'll get to try the region's famous Gamay wines in Beaujolais. Have a good lunch first though. These light red wines pack more punch than you might expect.

    
  • Day 4

    Tournon

    This medieval river town is best seen early before it gets hot. Take the vineyard hike for great valley views but bring good shoes. The ground can be slippery after rain. The 16th-century castle makes a good landmark when exploring the old town.

    
  • Day 5

    Viviers

    Visit the ancient cathedral town on market days (Tuesdays and Saturdays) to see it at its liveliest. Walk up through the medieval streets to reach the cathedral for river views. Bring water. The climb can be warm in summer.

    
  • Day 6

    Avignon

    See the Palais des Papes first. The lines get long quickly. Want great photos of the Pont d'Avignon? Walk along the Rhône's west bank at sunset. Skip lunch to save room for the evening Provençal dinner. It's worth waiting for.

    
  • Day 7

    Arles

    Visit the Roman amphitheater at 9 AM opening to avoid crowds. Walk the Van Gogh trail through old town to the Fondation Vincent van Gogh. In summer, plan indoor activities from 2-4 PM when the heat peaks.

    
  • Days 8-11

    Nice & Monaco

    After the cruise, move to the Côte d'Azur. Stay in Nice's Vieux Nice area to be close to both beach and old town. Time your Monaco visit to see the guard change at 11:55 AM at the Prince's Palace. On your free day, start at Nice's Cours Saleya market, then cool off in the Mediterranean. Just know the beaches are pebbly, not sandy.

    

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