Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille
Your flight arrives in Marseille by 3 pm, then it's straight to the ship. You'll board the Suite Ship by 5 pm and settle into your cabin. After getting comfortable, the ship sails to Port St. Louis for your first night on the water.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Marseille - Day 2
Port St. Louis to Arles
The Camargue Natural Park and Rhône Delta are on the agenda today. You pick your activity: bike through the park to spot over 400 bird species including pink flamingos, visit an oyster farm for tasting and learning about the operation, or tour a traditional black bull ranch. Once you finish your chosen activity, the ship cruises to Arles by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park (choose one activity)
- Guided Tour of oyster farm with oyster tasting (choose one activity)
- Guided Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park (choose one activity)
Landmarks/POIs Camargue Natural Park Rhône Delta - Day 3
Arles
Arles gives you three guided options to start: hike through Val d'Enfer to see white limestone formations, take a painting workshop creating art in Van Gogh's style, or do a sightseeing tour that includes meeting a local bullfighter. After your activity, free time is yours this afternoon to shop or relax along Boulevard des Lices. Head back for onboard entertainment, then the ship sails to Avignon for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer (choose one activity)
- Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh (choose one activity)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with visit to local bullfighter (choose one activity)
Landmarks/POIs Val d'Enfer Arles Boulevard des Lices - Day 4
Avignon
Provence mornings offer choices: guided mountain e-bike ride through the Gard region, visit to an authentic farmhouse to learn about essential oil creation, or guided sightseeing of Avignon featuring the 14th-century Palace of the Popes and Les Halles market. Your afternoon splits between three options: optional wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, kayaking through Pont du Gard, or wandering Avignon's medieval streets on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Mountain E-Bike Ride through Gard region (choose one activity)
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse for essential oils experience (choose one activity)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles market (choose one activity)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Tour of wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting
- Guided Optional Kayak Excursion through Pont du Gard
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Les Halles Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont du Gard - Day 5
Viviers to Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage
The ship sails through Lock Bollène to Viviers. Morning activities include kayaking through Gorges de l'Ardèche, hiking in the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre, or underground wine tasting led by a speleologist and oenologist. You can also join a nighttime guided tour of Viviers to hear local legends and ghost stories. The ship then cruises to Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in Gorges de l'Ardèche (choose one activity)
- Guided Hike through Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre (choose one activity)
- Guided Underground Wine Tasting with expert guides (choose one activity)
- Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers
Landmarks/POIs Lock Bollène Viviers Gorges de l'Ardèche Cirque d'Estre - Day 6
Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
Morning in Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage means picking from a guided rail-bike excursion along Gorges du Doux with panoramic views, a hike through vineyards surrounding the twin cities, a tour of the Valrhola Chocolate Factory and Museum, or guided sightseeing of Tournon and its 16th-century castle. Later, join a cooking demonstration to learn Lyonnaise specialties as the ship sails to Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Rail-Bike Excursion along Gorges du Doux (choose one activity, not available April 29 departure)
- Guided Train des L'Ardeche steam-engine train tour (choose one activity, April 29 departure only)
- Guided Hike through vineyards surrounding Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage (choose one activity)
- Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour (choose one activity)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon (choose one activity)
- Cooking Demonstration for Lyonnaise specialty
Landmarks/POIs Gorges du Doux Tournon Castle Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum - Day 7
Lyon
Lyon's heritage opens up with your choice of guided activities: urban hike through secret passageways called Traboules exploring silk trade history, culinary walk discovering local architecture and specialties, or cooking class to make your own Lyonnaise specialty. This afternoon, optionally join a guided tour of private and public terraces for panoramic city views starting from Basilica de Fourvière. The gala farewell dinner happens onboard, then you can explore Lyon's nightlife on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided Urban Hiking through Traboules (choose one activity)
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon (choose one activity)
- Cooking Class for Lyonnaise specialty (choose one activity)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Tour of private and public terraces with panoramic views starting at Basilica de Fourvière (Avalon exclusive)
Landmarks/POIs Traboules Basilica de Fourvière - Day 8
Cruise Ends
Your cruise ends this morning. Have breakfast onboard, then it's time to disembark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
