Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille
You'll arrive in Marseille by 3 pm and board your Suite Ship by 5 pm. Get settled into your cabin as the ship sails toward Port St. Louis this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Port St. Louis to Arles
In the Camargue Natural Park, you can choose between a bike ride to spot over 400 bird species including pink flamingos, a guided oyster farm visit with tasting, or a traditional black bull ranch tour. The ship cruises to Arles in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park with birdwatching (over 400 bird species including pink flamingos)
- Guided Tour of oyster farm in Camargue Natural Park with oyster tasting
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
Landmarks/POIs Camargue Natural Park Rhône Delta - Day 3
Arles
Three morning options are available: hike through Val d'Enfer with an audio and video light show at Carrières de Lumières, take a Van Gogh painting workshop, or join a guided sightseeing tour of Arles that includes time with a local bullfighter. You'll have free time this afternoon to walk around the town, and after that there's evening entertainment onboard before the ship heads to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer with audio/video experience at Carrières de Lumières
- Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles including visit with local bullfighter
Landmarks/POIs Val d'Enfer Carrières de Lumières Boulevard des Lices - Day 4
Avignon
You can start with a leisurely guided e-bike ride through the Gard region, visit a Provençal farmhouse to learn about essential oil creation, or take a guided tour of Avignon featuring the 14th-century Palace of the Popes and covered market. In the afternoon, you'll have a choice between wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape wineries or kayaking through the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct. Free time to explore medieval Avignon follows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Mountain E-Bike Ride through Gard region
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles covered market
- Guided Optional Tour of wine cellars at Châteauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting
- Guided Optional Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard (highest elevated Roman aqueduct)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Halles - Day 5
Viviers to Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage
The ship sails through the Lock Bollène into river gorges where you can choose guided kayaking in the Gorges de l'Ardèche canyons, guided hiking through the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre, or underground wine tasting with expert guides. Later, you have the option to join a nighttime guided tour of Viviers to discover its legends and ghost stories. The ship continues to Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche
- Guided Hike through Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre
- Guided Underground Wine Tasting with Speleologist and oenologist
- Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers with legends and ghost stories
Landmarks/POIs Lock Bollène Gorges de l'Ardèche Cirque d'Estre - Day 6
Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
Morning choices include a guided rail-bike excursion along the Gorges du Doux with panoramic views, a guided hike through vineyards surrounding the twin cities, a Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour, or a guided sightseeing tour of Tournon with its 16th-century castle. In the afternoon, you'll watch a cooking demonstration for Lyonnaise treats while the ship sails to Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Rail-Bike Excursion along Gorges du Doux
- Guided Hike through vineyards of Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
- Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon including 16th-century castle
- Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise specialties
Landmarks/POIs Gorges du Doux Valrhona Chocolate Factory - Day 7
Lyon
You can explore Lyon by choosing a guided urban hike through secret passageways called Traboules showcasing the 19th-century silk trade, a guided culinary walk discovering local architecture and specialties, or a cooking class for Lyonnaise dishes. An optional afternoon guided tour shows private and public terraces with panoramic city views starting from Basilica de Fourvière. The evening features a gala farewell dinner onboard followed by time to experience Lyon's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Guided Urban Hiking through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Cooking Class for Lyonnaise specialties
- Guided Optional Tour of private and public terraces with panoramic views (Avalon exclusive)
Landmarks/POIs Basilica de Fourvière - Day 8
Lyon
Your river cruise concludes this morning with breakfast. After that, you'll disembark and depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
