Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
You'll board your river cruise ship in Marseille once flights arrive by 3 pm, with everyone getting settled by 5 pm. After checking into your stateroom and meeting the crew, dinner happens on board. The ship stays docked in Arles for the night, so this is your chance to get comfortable and rest up before the journey begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Head to the Adventure Center in Arles and pick from three options: take a power walk through the town with your Adventure Host, join a painting workshop focusing on Van Gogh techniques, or go on a guided walking tour that includes the Roman Amphitheater. You'll have free time to grab wine at Le Café Van Gogh before the ship sails to Avignon. Later in the day, there's an optional lecture about wine from your Master of Wine. You'll sleep docked in Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host, Painting Workshop in Van Gogh style, or Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
- Free time at Le Café Van Gogh
Optional Activities
- Lecture about wine hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater Le Café Van Gogh - Day 3
Avignon
You have two choices for the day: take a guided sightseeing tour around Avignon to see the ramparts and Palace of the Popes, or head out to Châteauneuf-du-Pape's wine cellars for tasting in the Rhône wine region. Back on the ship, there's live entertainment this evening. The ship stays docked in Avignon overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes visit, or trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
- Live onboard entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 4
Avignon to Tain l'Hermitage
The morning brings a leisurely sail toward Viviers. You can pick from three activities: hike up to the hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, take a guided walking tour through the pale-stone buildings, or learn about the Romanesque cathedral and Old Town's Christian, Roman, and medieval layers. Evening features a food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine. After that, you'll cruise overnight to Tain l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner)
Included Activities
- Choice of walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host or Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
- Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
In Tournon, choose between a morning hike through town along the Rhone or a guided walking tour covering one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle. During early afternoon, the ship sails to Lyon. While sailing, you'll attend a chocolate and wine tasting with your Master of Wine. You'll be docked in Lyon for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host or Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Lyon offers three activity options: bike through the architectural district with your Adventure Host, checking out bridges and the place where the Rhône and Saône meet; take a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill to see churches and Old Town's medieval alleyways; or head to the Beaujolais wine region to learn about light, pleasant wines. Live entertainment plays as the ship sails toward Tournus. You'll cruise overnight to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of bike tour through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon including Fourviè re Hill and Old Town, or guided tour to Beaujolais wine region
- Live entertainment while sailing
Landmarks/POIs Fourviè re Hill Place des Terreaux Beaujolais wine region - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Today takes you into the Mâconnais region's rolling landscapes to explore famous Chardonnay vineyards and taste wine in a medieval castle's cellars. Later, you'll enjoy a cheese and wine tasting with your Master of Wine. The evening has live entertainment on board. You'll be docked in Chalon-sur-Saône overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Mâconnais region with wine-tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
- Live entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Mâconnais wine region - Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
You'll travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital from 1443, where you can see Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting and experience one of France's key architectural works. After that, you'll take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune including Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting
Landmarks/POIs Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Paris
Paris gives you two guided tour choices: explore the ancient heart including Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter, or see iconic sites like the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. You'll have free time to stroll the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, visit Louvre exhibits, or check out Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of Guided Walk of ancient Paris including Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter OR Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites
- Free time exploring Champs-Élysées, Louvre, and Montmartre
Landmarks/POIs Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Basilica of the Sacré Cœur - Day 10
Paris
Breakfast happens this morning, and then you'll depart at your leisure to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
