Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
Your flights need to get you into Marseille by 3 pm, and from there you'll head to the ship in Arles for a 5 pm boarding time. Once you're settled into your suite, the evening is yours to relax as the ship stays docked overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Arles - Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Head to the Adventure Center this morning and pick from three options: a power walk through Arles, a painting workshop where you'll learn Van Gogh techniques, or a guided walking tour of the Roman Amphitheater. Afternoon is free to explore on your own, maybe grab lunch at Le Café Van Gogh. Later the ship sails toward Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles
- Painting Workshop - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles - Roman Amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) - unique art, sound, and light experience in old quarries of Val d'Enfer
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater Le Café Van Gogh Carrières de Lumières - Day 3
Avignon
Join a guided tour of Avignon to see the Palace of the Popes and the ramparts surrounding the city. After that, you'll have time to wander the medieval streets, check out galleries and museums, and take photos of Pont Saint-Bénézet. This evening features live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - Palace of the Popes and ramparts
- Explore Avignon - art, culture, theatres, museums
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape - wine cellars and Rhône wine region tasting
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Pont Saint-Bénézet Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 4
Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage
This morning offers a leisurely sail to Viviers where you can either hike up to the hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host or join a guided walking tour of the village's pale-stone buildings and Romanesque cathedral. The ship continues to Tain l'Hermitage in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
Choose your morning activity in Tournon: hike with your Adventure Host or take a guided walking tour exploring the 16th-century castle and Roman ruins set between the river and granite slopes. After lunch, the ship cruises to Lyon in the early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Start with a guided tour from Fourvière Hill overlooking Lyon's many churches, then explore the Old Town's medieval alleyways and lively cafés around Place des Terreaux. During free time, rent a bike to ride through squares and along the riverbanks where the Rhône and Saône meet. Live entertainment plays as you sail to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - Fourvière Hill, Old Town, Place des Terreaux
Optional Activities
- Bike through Lyon's town squares, bridges, and riverside paths
Landmarks/POIs Fourvière Hill Place des Terreaux - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Travel into the Mâconnais wine region to visit famous Chardonnay vineyards and do a wine tasting in a medieval castle's cellars. Back on the ship, you'll enjoy a cheese tasting and live entertainment this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine-tasting tour in medieval castle cellars - Mâconnais region Chardonnay vineyards
- Cheese Tasting onboard
- Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon Disembarkation
After breakfast, you'll disembark and make your way to Lyon airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
