Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon to Tournus
You'll arrive in Lyon by 2 pm and head straight to the river cruise ship for boarding. Make sure you're on deck by 5 pm when the ship departs. Your first night anchors in Tournus, so you'll have time to settle into your cabin and get oriented before dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Tournus
A local guide takes you through Tournus, one of Burgundy's oldest monastic centers, walking the charming streets and historic sites. You can choose to visit a Chardonnay wine cellar or the Castle of Cormatin if either appeals to you. Back on board later, there's a cheese tasting where you'll try local selections from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus highlights with Local Guide
- Cheese tasting on board ship
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided excursion to Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks/POIs Tournus Castle of Cormatin - Day 3
Tournus to Lyon
The ship sails to Lyon this morning and you pick your activity: either bike along the riverbanks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet, or join a guided tour of Fourvier Hill and the Old Town. During the afternoon, attend a WWII and French Resistance lecture on board, then enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district along riverbanks OR Guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill to Old Town
- WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Fourvière Hill Place des Terreaux Old Town Lyon - Day 4
Lyon
Start with a culinary walk through Lyon to understand why it's known as France's food capital. The rest of the day is yours to wander through local produce markets and parks, grab a bike from the ship, or tour the city's 100+ murals at your own pace. By evening you'll cruise toward Tournon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary walk through Lyon
Optional Activities
- Bike exploration of local produce markets and parks
- Mural tour of the city
- Day 5
Viviers
A guided walking tour shows you Tournon, a medieval city with its 16th-century castle standing prominently. After lunch you'll sail to Viviers for a late afternoon tour of this charming village with pale-stone buildings and its Romanesque cathedral. Live entertainment happens on board before the evening cruise to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon
- Guided walking tour of Viviers
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Tournon Castle Viviers Viviers Cathedral - Day 6
Avignon
In Avignon, you'll see the impressive ramparts and visit the Palace of the Popes, the city's most significant landmark. Optional trips include Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct, or the wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Free time lets you check out galleries, theaters, museums, or the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Live entertainment plays on board before cruising to Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Avignon
- Visit to Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
- Guided excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
Landmarks/POIs Avignon Ramparts Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 7
Arles
Choose your morning: a power walk with your Adventure Host, a painting workshop to learn van Gogh techniques, or a guided tour of Arles covering the Roman Amphitheater. After that, spend the rest of the day visiting Le Cafe Van Gogh or walking through the distinctive streets of this Provence city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power walk in Arles OR Painting workshop (Van Gogh techniques) OR Guided walking tour of Arles with Roman Amphitheater visit
Optional Activities
- Visit to Le Café Van Gogh
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater of Arles Le Café Van Gogh - Day 8
Arles to Nice
Following breakfast, you'll drive to Nice on the spectacular French Riviera. The Mediterranean coastline stretches from Toulon to the Italian border, offering beautiful views throughout the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs French Riviera - Day 9
Nice
A guided sightseeing tour takes you through Nice's attractions, including Vieux Nice with its narrow winding streets and baroque churches that date back to the 1700s. The old city has kept much of its original character and feel over the centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nice
- Tour of Vieux Nice (Old City) with baroque churches
Landmarks/POIs Vieux Nice - Day 10
Nice
Your trip concludes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
