Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
Your flights need to land in Marseille by 3 pm, then you'll head to the ship by 5 pm to get settled. After dropping your bags in your suite, you'll have dinner on board your first night while docked in Arles.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arles
You can start with a power walk around town, join a painting workshop learning Van Gogh's techniques, or take a guided walking tour seeing the Roman Amphitheater. Later, stop by Le Café Van Gogh for wine before the ship sails to Avignon for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Amphitheater in Arles (as part of Guided Walking Tour option)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles
- Glass of wine at Le Café Van Gogh
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater Le Café Van Gogh - Day 3
Avignon
A guided sightseeing tour takes you through Avignon including the Palace of the Popes. From there, you can head to Pont du Gard aqueduct or Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars as optional excursions, or spend the day on your own exploring art and museums. Live entertainment happens this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon
- Visit to Palace of the Popes
- Live entertainment
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art and culture
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 4
Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage
After a leisurely morning sail to Viviers, you can hike to the hilltop Cathedral or take a guided walking tour through the charming village with its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town. By evening the ship cruises to Tain l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Lyon
In Tournon, join a hike with your Adventure Host or take a guided walking tour to see the 16th-century castle and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and granite slopes. In early afternoon you'll cruise to Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon
Lyon gives you choices: bike through the architectural district with your Adventure Host, or join a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill with its churches before exploring the Old Town's medieval alleyways and cafés. Free time to bike around town, then sail to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill
- Exploration of Old Town medieval alleyways
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Place des Terreaux - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
You'll travel into the Mâconnais wine region to learn about Chardonnay vineyards and taste wine in a medieval castle's cellars. Later, cruise the Saône River at a relaxed pace, then enjoy a cheese tasting on board. Live entertainment this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting on board
- Live entertainment
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Mâconnais region vineyards
- Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune to Dijon to Paris
Drive to Beaune to visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital built in 1443, seeing Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgment. This afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris and board your Suite Ship to begin cruising.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Landmarks Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Vernon to Les Andelys
Morning options include exploring Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles, taking a guided tour of Giverny where Monet lived, or visiting Bizy Castle. While sailing, you'll have traditional French crêpes and a pastry demonstration. By afternoon, activities in Les Andelys offer hiking to Château Gaillard ruins or a walking tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional French crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 10
Caudebec
Bike along the river with your Adventure Host or take a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route, where over 100 medieval abbeys and churches line the Seine. Later, an optional guided excursion takes you to the old seaside town of Honfleur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
- Day 11
Caudebec to Rouen
Choose between three guided tours: Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, British and Canadian commemorative sites, or a brandy tasting in Calvados. Evening cruise to Rouen with live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Live entertainment
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites
- Guided Tour with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery - Day 12
Rouen to Conflans
Take a guided bike tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems, or a guided walking tour visiting the medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Evening cruise to Conflans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Astronomical Clock - Day 13
Conflans to Paris
You can bike along the Seine with your Adventure Host, visit Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh lived, or tour Château de Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine's home. An optional excursion to Palace of Versailles is available. Evening cruise to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 14
Paris
Walk the Seine with your Adventure Host, discover ancient Paris on a guided walk featuring the Palais-Royal and Louvre, or join a guided city tour of iconic sites like the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Stroll Paris on your own or relax with wine in a literary café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Seine river walk with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk of ancient Paris
- Guided City Tour of Paris
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées - Day 15
Paris to Bordeaux
Travel to Bordeaux this morning and board your Suite Ship to begin your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. After settling in, you'll have dinner on board your first night in Bordeaux.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 16
Bordeaux to Pauillac
A sommelier presents Bordeaux wines. Choose a guided tour of Château de la Brède, Montesquieu's birthplace, or a guided visit with wine tasting at a local estate featuring Sauternes. Live entertainment on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Bordeaux wine presentation by sommelier
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Château de la Brède
- Guided visit with wine tasting at local wine estate
Landmarks Château de la Brède - Day 17
Pauillac to Cussac Fort Méd to Blaye
After leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Mèd, explore the Bordeaux wine region via guided e-bike tour through countryside and vineyards, or take a scenic drive through Médoc wine country tasting Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Evening sail to Blaye.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided E-bike tour in Bordeaux's wine region
- Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
- Day 18
Blaye to Bourg
In Blaye, join a power walk through the historic Citadel, discover galleries with wine tasting, or take a panoramic drive along the Route de la Corniche. Afternoon sail to Bourg with options for a walking tour of the Citadel and carriage museum, or an optional excursion to Rémy Martin Cognac. Live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Power walk through Citadel of Blaye with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Blaye with art gallery visit and wine tasting
- Panoramic drive along Route de la Corniche
- Guided visit to Citadel of Blaye
- Walking tour in Citadel of Bourg
- Visit to carriage museum in Bourg
- Optional guided excursion to Cognac with Rémy Martin tasting
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Citadel of Bourg - Day 19
Bourg to Libourne
Choose activities: guided visit to Saint-Émilion with wine tasting, tour the UNESCO World Heritage medieval village, or take an orientation walking tour of Libourne to see the 12th-century fortified town. An onboard WWII lecture by a history expert happens later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard WWII lecture by history expert
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Saint-Émilion with wine tasting
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion medieval village
- Orientation walking tour of Libourne
Landmarks Saint-Émilion - Day 20
Libourne to Bordeaux
While sailing to Bordeaux, enjoy a pastry demonstration. Then bike along Bordeaux's Les Quais for river views with your Adventure Host, or take a guided walking tour to see the heart of Bordeaux with its squares, avenues, and cathedral sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry demonstration while sailing
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Bordeaux's Les Quais with Adventure Host
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
- Day 21
Bordeaux
Bike along Les Quais for river views, visit La Cité du Vin wine museum, or take a full-day guided tour to the seaside resort of Arcachon to see 19th-century architecture and taste local oysters with wine. An optional excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières immersive art is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Bordeaux's Les Quais with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of La Cité du Vin
- Full-day guided tour to Arcachon with oyster tasting
- Optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières
Landmarks La Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 22
Bordeaux
Your cruise ends this morning. After breakfast, you'll disembark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
