Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll have the full day to wander through Paris at your own pace. The city opens up for you to browse the classic shopping streets and stop into literary cafés scattered around town, which gives you that real Parisian feel without anyone rushing you through it.
Optional Activities
- Browse Paris's classic shopping avenues
- Visit literary cafés
- Day 2
Paris
Today you can choose your own path through Paris. Either take a guided sightseeing tour to hit the major sights, or hop on a guided biking tour that shows you spots like the Eiffel Tower and Palais de la Concorde from a different angle, with a quiet stretch along the Seine banks built in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour showing magnificent must-see sights
- Guided Biking Tour revealing highlights of Paris including Eiffel Tower and Palais de la Concorde with a break on Seine river banks
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Palais de la Concorde Seine River - Day 3
Paris to Lyon
You'll board the TGV train heading to Lyon, where your suite ship waits for you at the dock. After settling into your cabin, you'll have an overnight stay right there in Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4
Lyon
Lyon gives you colors, smells, and flavors all at once. At the Adventure Center you can pick from guided urban hikes through hidden passageways, a culinary walk tasting local foods, or a cooking class for Lyonnaise dishes. Later in the afternoon, there's an optional guided tour of private and public terraces with views from the Basilica de Fourvière. By evening, your ship heads to Tain l'Hermitage/Tournon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's secret passageways (Traboules) revealing the city's 19th-century silk trade
- Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon discovering architecture and local specialties
- Cooking Class to learn to make Lyonnaise specialty
- Guided Optional Tour through private and public terraces for panoramic views starting on the roof of the Basilica de Fourviére
Landmarks/POIs Basilica de Fourviére - Day 5
Tain-l'Hermitage - Viviers
You've got twin cities and countryside to explore. Choose a guided rail-bike journey along the Gorges du Doux, a vineyard hike, a tour through the Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum, or a sightseeing tour of Tournon's 16th-century castle. There's also a cooking demonstration option while sailing, and an evening nighttime tour through Viviers discovering local legends and stories. You'll dock overnight in Viviers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Excursion on a rail-bike along the descent of the Gorges du Doux for panoramic views
- Guided Hike in picturesque vineyards surrounding Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
- Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum tour for a chocolate experience
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon viewing its imposing 16th-century castle
- Cooking Demonstration learning to prepare a Lyonnaise treat while sailing to Viviers
- Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers discovering legends, tales and ghost stories
Landmarks/POIs Gorges du Doux Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum Tournon Castle - Day 6
Viviers to Avignon
The scenery really opens up here with several choices. Take a guided kayak trip through the Gorges de l'Ardèche, hike through the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre, or join a guided underground wine tasting led by an expert. Later in the day your ship cruises through the tall walls of Lock Bollène heading toward Avignon, where you'll dock overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Kayak Trip in the Gorges de l'Ardèche through spectacular canyons
- Guided Hike through the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre
- Guided Visit for underground Wine Tasting under direction of expert Speleologist and oenologist
Landmarks/POIs Gorges de l'Ardèche Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre Lock Bollène - Day 7
Avignon to Arles
Provence today brings together biking, history, and local culture. Pick a guided e-bike ride through the Gard region, visit an authentic farmhouse to see how essential oils are made, or take a guided tour of Avignon with the 14th-century Palace of the Popes and the covered market. In the afternoon, choose between wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape or a kayak trip near Pont du Gard, or just explore Avignon freely. Evening brings a cruise to Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Mountain E-Bike Ride through Gard region
- Visit to authentic Provençal farmhouse to see essential oil creation
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and Les Halles covered market
- Guided Optional Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars for wine tasting
- Guided Optional Kayak Excursion through waters of Pont du Gard
- Free time to explore Avignon
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Les Halles Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont du Gard - Day 8
Arles
Provence highlights a painter and local traditions today. You can hike through Val d'Enfer seeing white limestone formations, take a painting workshop learning van Gogh's methods, or tour Arles with a visit to meet a local bullfighter. After that, free time opens up to shop or relax along Boulevard des Lices, and later there's live entertainment onboard. You'll dock overnight in Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer exploring unique white limestone rock formations
- Painting Workshop learning techniques of Vincent van Gogh to create your own painting
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles including visit with local bullfighter
- Onboard live entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Val d'Enfer - Day 9
Arles to Camargue Natural Park
Morning brings a cruise to Port-Saint-Louis from the Sky Deck, then you'll head into the Camargue Natural Park to choose your activity. Take a guided bike ride spotting over 400 bird species including pink flamingos, tour an oyster farm with tasting, or visit a traditional black bull ranch. You'll dock overnight back in Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park spotting over 400 bird species including pink flamingos
- Guided Tour of oyster farm in Camargue Natural Park with oyster tasting
- Visit to traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
Landmarks/POIs Camargue Natural Park Camargue Regional Nature Park - Day 10
Departure
After breakfast this morning, you'll disembark and head toward Marseille airport to catch your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
