2-Week Provence Tour Packages
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- Days 1-2
Lyon
Start your Southern France adventure in Lyon, France'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 first thing in the morning for the best photo opportunities. A guided food tour through Vieux Lyon (Old Town) is worth booking. You'll need a local guide to discover the hidden traboules (passageways) between buildings.
- Day 3
Mâcon
- Day 4
Tournon
- Day 5
Viviers
- Day 6
Avignon
- Day 7
Arles
- Days 8-11
Nice & Monte Carlo
Take a 2.5-hour transfer to Nice after leaving the ship in Arles. You'll have three nights to explore the French Riviera, including Monte Carlo. Get to Monaco's Prince's Palace before the tour buses arrive. In Nice, walk or bike the 7km Promenade des Anglais at sunset for beautiful Mediterranean views.
- Days 1-3
Nice: Start your French adventure in Nice,
the jewel of the French Riviera. Walk the Promenade des Anglais early in the morning before 9 AM to avoid crowds and heat. Take a quick train to Monaco on day two. The 20-minute coastal journey is beautiful. If you plan to visit the Monte Carlo casino, note the dress code: no shorts or sneakers after 2 PM. Spend day three in the Old Town (Vieux Nice). Visit the Cours Saleya market before 1 PM when vendors start closing up.
- Days 4-5
Arles: Take a 3-hour train ride from Nice to Arles
for your river cruise departure. Visit the Café Van Gogh in Place du Forum in late afternoon to see the same light that inspired the artist's famous painting. Check out the Roman Arena early for smaller crowds. Get a detailed map from the tourist office near the arena. The old town's winding streets can be tricky to navigate.
- Day 6
Avignon: Start at the Palais des Papes right when it opens at 9 AM
- Day 7
Viviers: This medieval town shows you real French life.
- Day 8
Tournon: This riverside town is perfect for wine lovers.
- Day 9
Vienne: Everything is within walking distance in this Roman city.
- Days 10-11
Lyon: Food lovers should start at Les Halles Paul Bocuse market.
Take the funicular to Fourvière Basilica early to avoid lines, or walk up in 20 minutes. Explore the traboules (hidden passages) in Vieux Lyon with a map from the tourist office.
- Days 1-3
Nice & Monaco:
Start your French Riviera adventure in Nice. Walk the Promenade des Anglais early morning before it gets busy. Take a quick 25-minute train to Monaco on day 2. Visit the Prince's Palace at 11:45 AM to see the guard change then head to Monte Carlo Casino when it opens at 2 PM. Spend day 3 exploring Nice's Old Town and the Cours Saleya market before 1 PM when vendors start closing up.
- Days 4-5
Arles:
Travel 4 hours from Nice to Arles. Visit the Roman amphitheater right when it opens at 9 AM to avoid the crowds. Walk to the Place du Forum where Van Gogh painted his famous "Café Terrace at Night." You can still visit the actual café at 11 Place du Forum. Late afternoon light makes for beautiful photos around town.
- Day 6
Avignon:
Start with the massive Palais des Papes. Book tickets online to skip the long lines that often stretch 45+ minutes. The palace covers 15,000 square meters, making it Europe's largest Gothic building. Spend your afternoon walking the medieval walls but remember to bring water. Get your best photos of Pont d'Avignon from the Rocher des Doms garden above the palace.
- Days 7-8
Viviers & Tournon:
Explore medieval Viviers but watch your step on the steep cobblestone streets leading to St. Vincent Cathedral. In Tournon, visit the riverside castle for great Rhône Valley views. If you're up for it, take the vineyard hike. It's steep in places but the views are worth it. Walking poles and a hat will come in handy.
- Days 9-10
Mâcon & Lyon:
Start in Mâcon to explore Beaujolais wine country. After morning wine tasting, head to Lyon, France's food capital. Take the funicular up to Fourvière Basilica to save your legs, then explore the Old Town's traboules (secret passageways) on foot. Book your bouchon (traditional restaurant) well in advance.
- Day 11
Lyon: