Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
Your flights land in Marseille around 3 pm, and from there you'll head straight to the ship. By 5 pm you're settled into your cabin in Arles for the first night of your river cruise through France.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Arles - Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Morning gives you options in Arles. Join a power walk with your Adventure Host, take a painting workshop to learn Van Gogh techniques, or get a guided tour of the Roman Amphitheater and other historical sites. Later you'll stop at Le Café Van Gogh for wine before the ship sails toward Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host (active option)
- Painting Workshop - techniques of Vincent van Gogh (discovery option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Lecture about wine hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Stop at Le Café Van Gogh for wine
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater in Arles Le Café Van Gogh - Day 3
Avignon
In Avignon, take a guided tour through the fortress city to see the impressive ramparts and the Palace of the Popes, or skip that for a wine tasting trip to the cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Back on board this evening there's live entertainment scheduled.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes (classic option)
- Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting (discovery option)
Optional Activities
- Live onboard entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Avignon Ramparts Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Region - Day 4
Avignon to Tain l'Hermitage
After a relaxed morning sail to Viviers, you can either hike up to the hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host or join a guided walking tour through the old stone buildings and Romanesque cathedral in the Old Town. This evening brings a food and wine pairing dinner led by your Certified Sommelier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier)
Included Activities
- Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town (classic option)
- Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier (discovery option)
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral Viviers Old Town - Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Lyon
In Tournon, pick between exploring on foot with your Adventure Host or taking a guided walking tour of the medieval city and its 16th-century castle. The ship then heads to Lyon in early afternoon where you'll taste chocolate and wine on board, followed by live entertainment tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon featuring 16th-century castle (classic option)
- Chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing to Lyon (discovery option)
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Castle Tournon Rhone River - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Spend the day in Lyon biking through the architectural district with your Adventure Host across the Rhône and Saône rivers, or take a guided tour of Fourvière Hill and the Old Town's medieval streets. There's also a guided wine tour of the Beaujolais region, then live entertainment while sailing to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour including Fourvière Hill and Old Town (classic option)
- Guided tour to Beaujolais wine region (discovery option)
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment while sailing to Tournus
Landmarks/POIs Fourvière Hill Lyon Old Town Place des Terreaux Beaujolais Wine Region Rhône River Saône River - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Head into the Mâconnais wine region to walk through famous Chardonnay vineyards and taste wines from a medieval castle's cellars. Later you'll have a cheese and wine tasting with your Certified Sommelier, and live entertainment happens on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Mâconnais region with wine tasting in medieval castle cellars (discovery option)
- Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (discovery option)
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Mâconnais Wine Region Saône River - Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
You'll drive to Beaune and catch a high-speed train to Paris. Once there, visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital from 1443, which houses Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting and stands as one of France's most important architectural sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune with Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting (classic option)
Landmarks/POIs Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Paris
Paris offers guided tour options: explore the old heart including Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, and the Left Bank, or see iconic landmarks like the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. You'll also have free time to wander, check out museums, or relax at cafés.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walk of Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank and Latin Quarter (classic option)
- Guided City Tour of Paris including Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Visit Louvre Museum exhibits
- Visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
- Stroll through Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
Landmarks/POIs Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Louvre Pyramid Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Basilica of the Sacré Cœur Montmartre - Day 10
Paris
Your trip concludes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
