Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris by 2:30 pm with the afternoon to yourself before boarding your ship at 5 pm. Walk around the city, browse shops, or settle into a café with a croissant and coffee. Your evening cruise to Vernon starts tonight.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Paris
- Strolling through Paris
- Café experience in Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower - Day 2
Les Andelys
Pick from guided options in Vernon: check out Chateau des Tourelles, see Monet's home and gardens in Giverny, or tour Bizy Castle. You'll have a traditional French lunch with crêpes and a pastry demonstration while sailing. After that, cruise to Les Andelys where you can hike up to Château Gaillard's ruins or take a guided walk through this Seine town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes with pastry demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles (Active option)
- Guided tour of Giverny and Monet's home, residence, flower and water gardens (Classic option)
- Guided visit to Bizy Castle (Classic option)
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes
- Pastry demonstration
- Guided hike to castle ruins of Château Gaillard in Les Andelys (Active option)
- Guided walking tour of Les Andelys (Classic option)
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny - Monet's House and Gardens Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 3
Caudebec
Start with your choice: a relaxing bike ride by the river or a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route where over 100 medieval abbeys and churches line the Seine. In the afternoon, there's an optional excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. Later you'll attend an onboard lecture about D-Day and the Normandy landing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river (Active option)
- Guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route (Classic option)
- Onboard lecture about D-Day and the Normandy landing (Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 4
Rouen
You can choose from three full-day guided tours of Normandy's WWII sites: the U.S. landing beaches including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, British and Canadian commemorative sites including the Juno Beach Center, or authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados. Your ship has live entertainment this evening as you cruise to Rouen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, U.S. sites, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery (Classic option)
- Full-day guided tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites, British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (Classic option)
- Guided tour of Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados (Classic option)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery British Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 5
Conflans
Rouen offers you options: a guided bike tour of famous monuments and hidden spots, or a walking tour through this historic city where Saint Joan of Arc was martyred. You'll see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock and Notre-Dame Cathedral. After that, cruise to Conflans this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems (Active option)
- Guided walking tour of Rouen including Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom site, medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral (Classic option)
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen Astronomical Clock of Rouen Saint Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site - Day 6
Paris
Begin with your choice of guided activities: a relaxing bike ride along the Seine, a visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent van Gogh lived and is buried, or a tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison where Napoléon and Josephine lived. The Palace of Versailles is optional if you'd like to visit. Your ship has live entertainment this evening as you cruise back to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine (Active option)
- Guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh (Classic option)
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine (Classic option)
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
Paris gives you several guided options: explore the Seine on foot, see the ancient heart of Paris including the Palais-Royal and Louvre pyramid, or take a guided city tour hitting the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. You'll have free time to explore or sit with wine at a literary café on the Left Bank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine river exploration on foot (Active option)
- Guided walk of ancient Paris including Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter (Classic option)
- Guided city tour featuring Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Paris
- Wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks Louvre Museum Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Palais-Royal Île de la Cité Left Bank (Rive Gauche) Latin Quarter - Day 8
Beaune - Tournus
You'll take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, then drive to Beaune. There you'll visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital built in 1443, which houses Van der Weyden's Last Judgement painting. In the afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your ship, docking overnight in Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune (built 1443) with Van der Weyden's Last Judgement painting
Landmarks Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital, Beaune - Day 9
Tournus
Discover Tournus, one of southeast Burgundy's oldest and most important monastic centers. A local guide will walk you through the town's highlights. You can opt for an excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or the Castle of Cormatin. Later, there's a cheese tasting on board your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus highlights with local guide
- Cheese tasting on board ship (Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided optional excursion to the Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks Tournus Castle of Cormatin - Day 10
Lyon
Your ship sails to Lyon this morning. Choose your activities: explore Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, or join a guided tour seeing the city's churches from Fourvière Hill, the Old Town with medieval alleyways and cafés, and the famous Place des Terreaux fountain. Later there's a WWII and French Resistance lecture on board, followed by live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike discovery of Lyon's architectural district along bridges and riverbanks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet (Active option)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lyon featuring churches from Fourvière Hill, Old Town medieval alleyways, cafés, monuments, and Place des Terreaux fountain (Classic option)
- WWII and French Resistance lecture on board (Discovery)
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks Fourvière Hill Place des Terreaux Old Town Lyon - Day 11
Lyon
Join a culinary walk through Lyon to see why it's called France's gastronomic capital. The rest of your day is yours to explore, relax, or shop in France's third largest city. Grab a bike from the ship and check out local produce markets and parks, or tour the city's 100 plus murals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary walk through Lyon discovering the gastronomic capital (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Bike exploration of local produce markets and parks
- Tour of the city's more than 100 murals
- Independent shopping and exploration
- Day 12
Viviers - Avignon
Start with a morning guided walk through Tournon, one of France's oldest medieval cities with a 16th-century castle. After lunch you'll sail leisurely to Viviers. In the late afternoon, explore Viviers on a guided walk to see its pale-stone buildings, the Romanesque cathedral, and the Old Town with Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. There's live entertainment on board before your evening cruise to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon with its 16th-century castle (Classic option)
- Guided walking tour of Viviers exploring pale-stone buildings, Romanesque cathedral, and Old Town with Christian, Roman, and medieval influences (Classic option)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Tournon Castle Viviers Cathedral Viviers Old Town - Day 13
Avignon
Take a guided tour of fortress city Avignon with its ramparts and the Palace of the Popes. Optional guided excursions include the ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard or wine cellars in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. You can explore Avignon's art, culture, theatres, museums, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet on your own. Live entertainment happens on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
- Guided optional excursion to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Independent exploration of Avignon's art and culture
- Independent visits to theatres and museums
- Photography of countryside and monuments
- Visit to medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 14
Arles
You have choices for how to start your day: a power walk with your Adventure Host, a painting workshop learning Vincent van Gogh's techniques and creating your own work, or a guided walk through Arles to see the Roman Amphitheater. You'll have free time to stop at Le Café Van Gogh for wine and explore this visually striking Provence city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power walk in Arles (Active option)
- Painting workshop learning Vincent van Gogh's techniques (Discovery option)
- Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Le Café Van Gogh
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater, Arles Le Café Van Gogh - Day 15
French Riviera
After breakfast, you'll drive to the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the Italian border.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks French Riviera - Day 16
Nice
Enjoy a guided tour in Nice, the Queen of the French Riviera. You'll discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city, which has stayed much the same since the 1700s.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour in Nice discovering narrow winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice (Classic option)
Landmarks Vieux Nice (Old Town) - Day 17
End of Tour
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
