Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
You'll fly into Marseille and need to arrive by 3 pm. After landing, head to the dock to board your Suite Ship by 5 pm. Settle in for your first night while docked in Arles, getting comfortable in your cabin and exploring the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arles to Avignon
At the Adventure Center, pick from a power walk, painting workshop focused on van Gogh techniques, or a guided walking tour through Arles to see the Roman Amphitheater. You'll have free time at Le Café Van Gogh before the ship sails to Avignon later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - learn Vincent van Gogh techniques
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater Le Café Van Gogh - Day 3
Avignon
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Avignon covering the ramparts and Palace of the Popes. If you want to venture further, optional excursions include Pont du Gard aqueduct or wine cellars in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Spend the afternoon exploring art, museums, and historic sites at your own pace. By evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars for Rhône wine region tasting
- Independent exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatre, and museums
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 4
Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage
The ship sails leisurely toward Viviers. You can hike up to the hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host or take a guided walking tour through charming pale-stone buildings and the Romanesque cathedral. Later the ship cruises through evening to reach Tain l'Hermitage by nightfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk up to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Lyon
In Tournon, choose between a morning hike or guided walking tour to explore this medieval city with its 16th-century castle and Roman ruins situated between the Rhône River and granite slopes. Early afternoon brings the ship to Lyon for your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Discover Lyon by bike with your Adventure Host through the architectural district, or take a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill. You'll see churches, medieval alleyways, cafés, and the Place des Terreaux fountain. Free time lets you explore further by bike before the ship sails to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill exploring churches, Old Town, and Place des Terreaux
- Live entertainment while sailing to Tournus
Landmarks/POIs Fourvière Basilica Place des Terreaux - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Head into the Mâconnais region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards and attend a wine tasting in a medieval castle's cellars. Back on the ship, you'll have a leisurely afternoon cruise along the Saône River, then enjoy a cheese tasting onboard. Live entertainment follows in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine-tasting excursion in Mâconnais region medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting onboard ship
- Live entertainment onboard
- Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to Dijon to Paris to Vernon
Drive to Beaune to visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital from 1443, featuring van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting. In the afternoon, board a high-speed train to Paris, then transfer to your Suite Ship and sail through the evening toward Vernon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune - 15th century building with Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting
Landmarks/POIs Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Vernon to Les Andelys to Caudebec
At the Adventure Center, choose between exploring Chateau des Tourelles on foot, touring Giverny with Monet's home and gardens, or visiting Bizy Castle. You'll enjoy traditional French crêpes and a pastry demonstration while sailing. Later, explore Les Andelys either by hiking to Château Gaillard ruins or taking a guided walking tour. Cruise through evening to Caudebec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny - Monet's home, residence, and flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle - Normandy's Versailles with magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes with Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks/POIs Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 10
Caudebec
Take a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host or a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route to see over 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches along the Seine. An optional afternoon excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur is available if you want to venture out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route - over 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur - old seaside town
- Day 11
Caudebec to Rouen
Choose from three guided tours: WWII Normandy landing beaches including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, British and Canadian commemorative sites with cemeteries, or authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados. You'll return for live entertainment onboard before sailing to Rouen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches - Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites - British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks/POIs Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery - Day 12
Rouen to Conflans
Explore Rouen through a guided bike tour of famous monuments and hidden gems, or a guided walking tour of this historic city connected to Joan of Arc. You'll see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock and iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral before cruising to Conflans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen exploring famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen - home of Joan of Arc with medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral (Notre-Dame) Astronomical Clock - Day 13
Conflans to Paris
Pick from three options: a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where van Gogh lived and was buried, or a tour of Château de Malmaison where Napoleon and Josephine lived. An optional excursion to Palace of Versailles is also offered. The ship heads to Paris by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison - home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles - home to succession of French kings
Landmarks/POIs Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Experience Paris through your choice of activities: a Seine river walk with your Adventure Host, a guided walk through ancient Paris neighborhoods including Palais-Royal and Latin Quarter, or a city tour covering the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. Spend free time strolling or relaxing with wine in a literary café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine river walk with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk through ancient Paris - Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of Paris - Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, Champs-Élysées
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Louvre Museum Arc de Triomphe Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Palais-Royal Île de la Cité - Day 15
Paris
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast. You'll disembark and depart, heading home with memories of your river journey through France.
- Meals
- Breakfast
