Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
Your flights need to arrive in Marseille by 3 pm, then you'll head to the ship and get settled into your cabin. The Suite Ship departs at 5 pm, and dinner's served while you're docked overnight in Arles.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arles
In Arles, pick from three activities: a power walk with your Adventure Host, a van Gogh painting workshop, or a guided tour of the Roman Amphitheater. You'll have time to grab wine at Le Café Van Gogh before the ship sails to Avignon. There's an optional wine lecture by your Master of Wine if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - Learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles featuring the Roman Amphitheater
- Free time at Le Café Van Gogh
Optional Activities
- Lecture about wine hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater of Arles Le Café Van Gogh - Day 3
Avignon
Avignon gives you two choices: a guided tour of the ramparts and Palace of the Popes, or a trip to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars in the Rhône region. Later, catch live entertainment back on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon featuring ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Avignon City Ramparts Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 4
Avignon to Tain l'Hermitage
After a relaxed morning sail to Viviers, you can either hike up to the hilltop Cathedral or walk through the pale-stone village with its Romanesque cathedral. That evening, there's a food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine before sailing overnight to Tain l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk up to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers featuring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
Optional Activities
- Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
Near Tournon, choose between a morning hike with your Adventure Host or a guided walking tour of the medieval city showing its 16th-century castle and Roman ruins. Early afternoon, you'll cruise to Lyon. There's an optional chocolate and wine tasting while you're sailing if you'd like to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon featuring 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Optional Activities
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Lyon offers three options: a bike tour with your Adventure Host over the bridges and riverside, a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill visiting churches and the Old Town, or a tour of the Beaujolais wine region. Enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Lyon with Adventure Host over bridges and along Rhône and Saône rivers
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourviére Hill featuring churches, Old Town, medieval alleyways, cafés, monuments, and Place des Terreaux
Optional Activities
- Guided tour to Beaujolais area to learn about light and pleasant wine
Landmarks/POIs Fourviére Basilica Place des Terreaux - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
You'll have a leisurely afternoon cruising the Saône River into the Mâconnais region. There, you'll learn about Chardonnay vineyards and do a wine tasting at a real Medieval castle. Back on board, there's a cheese and wine tasting with your Master of Wine and live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Mâconnais region featuring Chardonnay vineyards and wine tasting in Medieval castle cellars
- Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks/POIs Mâconnais Region - Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Dijon to Paris to Vernon
You'll drive to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital built in 1443, which houses a famous van der Weyden painting. Then it's a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris where you'll board your Suite Ship. The ship cruises overnight to Vernon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune featuring Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting
Landmarks/POIs Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Les Andelys
In Vernon, choose between exploring Chateau des Tourelles on foot, a guided tour of Monet's home and gardens in Giverny, or visiting Bizy Castle. While sailing, there's traditional French crêpes and a pastry demonstration. Later you'll cruise to Les Andelys with the choice of a guided hike to Château Gaillard ruins or a walking tour of the Seine town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes followed by Pastry Demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny - Home of Claude Monet with residence, flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle featuring magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes with Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard - Historic home of King Richard the Lionheart
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks/POIs Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 10
Caudebec
You can either take a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host or a guided trip on the Normandy Abbeys Route to see over 100 medieval abbeys and churches built along the Seine. In the afternoon, there's an optional visit to the old seaside town of Honfleur if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route featuring over 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur - old seaside town
Landmarks/POIs Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 11
Caudebec to Rouen
Three guided tour options are available: WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, British and Canadian commemorative sites like Pegasus Memorial, or a Calvados brandy tasting in authentic Normandy. You'll return for live entertainment before cruising to Rouen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches featuring Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites featuring British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks/POIs Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Normandy Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 12
Rouen to Conflans
Explore Rouen by either guided bike tour or guided walking tour through the medieval quarter, past the 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral where Joan of Arc was martyred. The ship cruises overnight to Conflans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen exploring famous monuments and hidden gems
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen featuring medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral Astronomical Clock of Rouen - Day 13
Conflans to Paris
Three activities to choose from: a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where van Gogh lived, or a tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon and Josephine. You can optionally visit Versailles. After, cruise to Paris for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing 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 Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks/POIs Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Paris offers choices: walk along the Seine with your Adventure Host, discover the ancient heart of Paris featuring the Palais-Royal and Île de la Cité, or take a guided city tour of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and Champs-Élysées. There's free time to walk through the city or relax over wine at a Left Bank café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Seine River by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk of Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of Paris featuring Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées
Landmarks/POIs Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées - Day 15
Paris
After breakfast, your cruise ends and you'll depart at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
