Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille
You'll arrive in Marseille and head to the ship for boarding, which needs to happen by 5 pm. Flights should land by 3 pm so you'll have time to get through the port. After everyone's settled in, the ship heads out toward Port St. Louis.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Port St. Louis to Arles
The Rhône Delta is waiting with three different options for the day. You can take a guided bike ride through Camargue Natural Park where you'll spot over 400 bird species, including pink flamingos. Or go to an oyster farm for a tour and tasting. If you prefer something different, there's a traditional black bull ranch experience in the Camargue Regional Nature Park. Later on, the ship cruises to Arles and you'll catch some live entertainment onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park (option)
- Guided Tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting (option)
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park (option)
Landmarks/POIs Camargue Natural Park Rhône Delta - Day 3
Arles to Avignon
Arles gives you three ways to spend your morning. A guided hike takes you through Val d'Enfer with its dramatic white limestone formations. Alternatively, you can join a painting workshop and create art in the style of Vincent van Gogh. There's also a guided sightseeing tour of Arles that includes meeting a local bullfighter. After lunch, you'll have free time to shop and walk along Boulevard des Lices before the ship sails to Avignon in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer (option)
- Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh (option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with visit to local bullfighter (option)
Landmarks/POIs Val d'Enfer - Day 4
Avignon
You're in Avignon with several choices for the morning. Take a guided kayak trip through Pont du Gard, one of the highest elevated Roman aqueducts. Or visit a Provençal farmhouse to learn how essential oils are made. The guided Avignon tour includes the 14th-century Palace of the Popes and a tasting at Les Halles covered market. In the afternoon, you can do an optional tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars, an optional e-bike ride through the Gard region, or just explore Avignon's medieval streets on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard (option)
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse with essential oils experience (option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles market tasting (option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
- Guided Optional E-Bike Ride through Gard region
Landmarks/POIs Pont du Gard Palace of the Popes Les Halles - Day 5
Avignon to Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage
Sailing through the dramatic Lock Bollène locks brings you to Viviers. You have five activities to pick from this morning. A guided kayak trip explores the Gorges de l'Ardèche. There's a guided hike in the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre. If you're interested in wine, try the underground wine tasting led by a speleologist and oenologist. You can visit a traditional truffle farm with a harvesting demonstration. Or take a nighttime guided tour of Viviers to hear local legends and ghost stories. Later, the ship cruises to Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche (option)
- Guided Hike through Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre (option)
- Guided Excursion for underground wine tasting (option)
- Visit to traditional truffle farm with harvesting demonstration (option)
- Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers with legends and ghost stories (option)
Landmarks/POIs Gorges de l'Ardèche Cirque d'Estre - Day 6
Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
Five activities are on offer today in this wine region. Take a guided rail-bike excursion along the Gorges du Doux for panoramic views. A guided hike goes through the vineyards surrounding the twin cities. The Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum offers a chocolate tour. Or explore Tournon on a guided tour to see its 16th-century castle. You can also join a cooking demonstration aboard the ship while sailing to Lyon, where you'll learn to prepare a Lyonnaise treat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion on rail-bike along Gorges du Doux descent (option)
- Guided Hike in vineyards surrounding Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage (option)
- Tour of Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum (option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon (option)
- Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise treat while sailing to Lyon (option)
Landmarks/POIs Gorges du Doux Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum - Day 7
Lyon
Lyon has three activities for your last full day. Take a guided urban hike through secret passageways called Traboules and learn about the 19th-century silk trade. A guided culinary walk shows you the architecture and local specialties through a mix of colors, aromas, and tastes. Or join a cooking class to make your own Lyonnaise specialty. After dinner, there's a gala farewell dinner onboard followed by time to explore Lyon's nightlife on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala farewell dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Guided Urban Hiking through Lyon's Traboules passageways (option)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon (option)
- Cooking Class to learn Lyonnaise specialty (option)
Landmarks/POIs Traboules - Day 8
Lyon
You'll have breakfast onboard this morning, then disembark and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
