Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Lyon
You'll arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and head to the S.S. Catherine ship for boarding. If you've arranged a group or private transfer, a Uniworld representative will meet you and take you directly to the vessel.
- Day 2
Lyon
This morning on the ship, you can explore Lyon's mix of Roman history and Renaissance buildings. The city has bike paths and traboules, the hidden passageways silk weavers used centuries ago. You'll have choices: take one of three excursions or grab lunch on your own at a traditional bouchon restaurant instead.
Optional Activities
- Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit
- Silk Weavers Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour
- Day 3
Beaune
The ship docks at Beaune, Burgundy's wine trade center, which sits full of historic charm and prestige wines. An included excursion takes you through Burgundy's landscapes and the town itself, with time to see the remarkable medieval Hospices de Beaune.
Included Activities
- Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices
Optional Activities
- Château de Rully Wine Tasting & Lunch - €149 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Hospices de Beaune - Day 4
Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
You'll visit two wine villages where a 10th-century castle sits overlooking the region. Walk through the historic merchant districts and check out the 14th-century church and France's oldest secondary school. Pick one of the excursions that features wine tasting.
Optional Activities
- Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting
- Let's Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting
- Premium Wine Tasting on the Hermitage Hill - €199 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Château de Tournon - Day 5
Viviers
Viviers is a village with architecture spanning 1,600 years, so there's a lot to take in. You can walk through the upper town where clergy lived and the lower town for laypeople, then head down to the riverbank. The included excursion covers the village.
Included Activities
- Village Day: Ardèches
Optional Activities
- Truffle Farm & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tasting - €99 EUR
- Day 6
Avignon
Avignon's walled city has historic sites including the Palace of the Popes, where rebellious pontiffs once ruled from. You can choose between a walking tour of the palace or a trip to the Pont du Gard, the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct.
Optional Activities
- Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes
- Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit
- Collector's Island - €29 EUR
- Cooking Lesson at La Mirande - €229 EUR
- Let's Go: Kayak Ride on the Gardon River - €59 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard - Day 7
Arles
Arles is a Provençal town with remarkable Roman ruins that caught Van Gogh's attention so much he painted over 200 works here. You'll walk through streets dating back to the sixth century BC, including where Romans built their first bridge across the Rhône River.
Included Activities
- Arles Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Olive Farm Visit and Immersive Art Experience - €89 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theatre of Arles Arles Amphitheatre - Day 8
Departure from Marseille
You'll disembark from the S.S. Catherine and head to Marseille Airport for your flight home. If you've booked a group or private transfer, transportation will be arranged to get you there.
