Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris with the day open to explore at your own pace. Walk through neighborhoods, check out the architecture, grab lunch at a local spot, and wander into galleries or shops as you like. It's a chance to get a feel for the city without any planned activities.
- Day 2
Paris
After joining a guided city tour covering Paris's main landmarks, you'll head to the Champs-Élysées for shopping or just people watching. From there, you can visit the Louvre, climb up to Basilica of the Sacré Coeur in Montmartre, browse galleries, sit at literary cafés, or get your portrait sketched at Place du Tertre. The afternoon and evening are flexible.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour including Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Strolling through Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
- Viewing exhibits at the Louvre
- Visit Basilica of the Sacré Cœur in Montmartre
- Browse Paris's classic shopping avenues and literary cafés
- Have portrait sketched by Parisian artist at Place du Tertre
Landmarks/POIs Louvre Museum Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Basilica of the Sacré Cœur Place du Tertre - Day 3
Paris to Beaune to Chalon-sur-Saône
You'll take the high-speed train from Paris to Dijon early in the day, then drive to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital and its famous Last Judgment painting. Later you'll head to Chalon-sur-Saône, board your river cruise ship, and settle in overnight at Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune
Landmarks/POIs Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 4
Tournus to Trévoux
In Tournus, one of Burgundy's oldest monastic towns, you'll choose an activity from the Adventure Center: take a guided walk through town, join a Chardonnay cellar tasting, or attend a wine lecture on the ship. After that, you'll sail to Mâcon and overnight in Trévoux.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournus with Local Guide
Optional Activities
- Excursion to a Chardonnay cellar for wine tasting
- Lecture about wine hosted by Master of Wine while sailing to Mâcon
Landmarks/POIs Tournus - Day 5
Trévoux to Lyon
This morning the ship sails to Lyon. You'll start with an onboard cheese and wine tasting led by your Master of Wine. Then pick either a bike ride through Lyon's architectural districts along the rivers or a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill into the Old Town. Later, there's a WWII and French Resistance lecture and evening entertainment. You'll stay overnight in Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
Optional Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour surveying Lyon from Fourvière Hill, exploring Old Town, and visiting Place des Terreaux
- WWII & French Resistance lecture on board ship
Landmarks/POIs Fourvière Hill Place des Terreaux - Day 6
Lyon to Tournon
Take a food walk through Lyon's famous culinary scene, sampling local specialties along the way. If you're interested, join an optional tour to the Beaujolais wine region to learn about its light wines. This evening, the Master of Wine hosts an onboard food and wine pairing dinner. Later, the ship cruises toward Tournon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine)
Optional Activities
- Culinary Walk through Lyon exploring its gastronomic capital status
- Guided tour to the Beaujolais wine region
Landmarks/POIs Beaujolais - Day 7
Tournon to Viviers to Avignon
Start your day with either a vineyard hike or a guided walking tour of Tournon's medieval streets and 16th-century castle, including wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat. After lunch, you'll sail to Viviers, then take a guided walking tour of its pale stone buildings, Romanesque cathedral, and Old Town blending multiple historical influences. Evening entertainment follows before an overnight cruise to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
Optional Activities
- Hike in the vineyards with breathtaking views (weather permitting)
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona Viviers - Day 8
Avignon
In Avignon, join a guided sightseeing tour of the fortress city's ramparts and the Palace of the Popes. You can optionally visit the famous wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to try Rhône region wines. There's live onboard entertainment in the evening before the ship cruises to Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Trip to the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Avignon Ramparts Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 9
Arles
You have choices for the morning: join a power walk with your Adventure Host, take a van Gogh painting workshop where you'll create your own artwork, or go on a guided walking tour of Arles exploring the Roman Amphitheater and the city. After that, you'll have free time to visit Le Café van Gogh for a drink and wander around. You'll overnight in Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop learning techniques of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
- Visit Le Café van Gogh
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater Le Café van Gogh - Day 10
Arles to Marseille
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. You'll head to Marseille airport for your departure. Keep in mind that flights shouldn't leave before 10 am, so you'll have time for a relaxed morning before heading out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
