Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon and get picked up at the airport for transfer to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Make sure you get there before 4:30 PM so you have time to settle in before the ship departs. The city sits where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, giving you a nice water view from the start.
- Day 2
Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune
Head to the village of Beaune to see the Hospices de Beaune, which used to be a hospital but now hosts one of Burgundy's most popular wine auctions. Back on board, you'll have cheese and olive tasting to try, giving you a real sense of what the region produces.
Included Activities
- Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 3
Lyon
Spend the day in Lyon, France's third-largest city and a former Roman capital with a strong reputation for food. You can choose between a guided city tour that covers the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, or if you prefer moving around on two wheels, there's a guided bike tour hitting the main highlights.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Day 4
Tournon
Arrive in Tournon, a village right along the Rhône with a 16th century castle looming over it. You've got options here: take a guided walking tour through the village, or go for an EmeraldACTIVE hike through the nearby vineyards. Later, there's a guided bike ride to Glun and regional wine tasting back on the ship.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
- Guided hike through the vineyards
- Guided bike tour to Glun
- Regional wine tasting on board
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 5
Viviers
Pull into Viviers, a town packed with medieval character and home to one of France's oldest cathedrals. A guided walking tour takes you through various monuments with their ornate windows and fancy façades, giving you a real feel for how old this place is.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
- Day 6
Avignon
Explore Avignon's history stretching back to its Celtic roots through its period as a papal residence. A guided tour covers the ornate Palais des Papes and the ancient Pont d'Avignon. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander around on your own. Later, there's a Provençal dinner on board prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale.
- Meals
- Dinner (Provençal dining experience hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Classical concert in Avignon (extra expense)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon 
- Day 7
Arles
Check out Arles, which started as a major Phoenician trading port and was later transformed by the Romans. You'll see the 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre and other UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque sites. There's also a chance to walk in Vincent van Gogh's footsteps before you have the rest of the day to yourself.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre - Day 8
Aix-en-Provence
Transfer to a centrally located hotel in Aix-en-Provence. You'll do a guided tour of the city's tree-lined boulevards and check out the beautiful 17th and 18th century mansions. The afternoon is free, so you can relax at a café terrace or walk around at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence
- Day 9
Aix-en-Provence
This day is completely open in Aix-en-Provence. Explore the city however you want, whether that means wandering the markets, sitting in a square, or checking out museums. Your hospitality representative is around if you need suggestions or have any questions.
- Day 10
Aix-en-Provence to Airport
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to everyone and head to the airport. Take the memories of the food and the leafy boulevards back home with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
