Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
You'll fly into Marseille and head to Arles where your river ship is docked. Get on board by 5 pm, settle into your suite, and have dinner with the other passengers while you get oriented to the ship and meet people.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Pick one of three activities this morning: take a power walk, join a painting workshop focused on Van Gogh's techniques, or do a guided walking tour that includes the Roman Amphitheater. Later you'll have time at Le Café Van Gogh to grab wine and relax before the ship sails to Avignon in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater Le Café Van Gogh - Day 3
Avignon
Start with a guided tour of Avignon's fortress-like ramparts and the Palace of the Popes. After that, you can choose to visit the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct or the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on optional excursions, or wander around on your own. The evening brings live entertainment on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes and ramparts
Optional Activities
- Visit to Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct
- Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars for wine tasting and Rhône wine region experience
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon art, culture, theatre, and museums
- Photography of Pont Saint-Bénézet medieval bridge
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Pont Saint-Bénézet Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 4
Avignon to Tain-l'Hermitage
The morning offers a relaxed sail to Viviers. You'll either join a guided walking tour of this pale-stone village with its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town, or hike up to the hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host. Later, taste local specialties onboard and then sail to Tain-l'Hermitage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers Old Town including Romanesque cathedral and historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences
- Tasting of Local Specialties on board ship
Landmarks Viviers Romanesque Cathedral - Day 5
Tain-l'Hermitage to Lyon
In Tournon, you can do a morning hike or take a guided walking tour of this medieval city along the Rhône with its 16th-century castle. The ship heads to Lyon in the early afternoon, and you'll have live entertainment on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - medieval city exploration including 16th-century castle
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Explore Lyon either by bike with your Adventure Host crossing the bridges where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, or join a guided sightseeing tour of Fourvière Hill's churches and the Old Town's medieval alleyways, cafés, and Place des Terreaux. You'll have free time to bike through town squares before sailing to Tournus with live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike exploration of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host over bridges and along Rhône and Saône river banks
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Fourvière Hill churches and Old Town medieval alleyways, cafés, monuments, and Place des Terreaux fountain
Optional Activities
- Free time biking through Lyon's town squares and along river banks
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica Place des Terreaux - Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Head into the Mâconnais region to check out world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and do a wine tasting in a medieval castle's cellars. Back on the ship, you'll have a cheese tasting while sailing to Chalon-sur-Saône, then enjoy live entertainment this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Mâconnais region with learning about Chardonnay vineyards and wines
- Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting on board ship
Landmarks Mâconnais Wine Region - Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
Drive from Chalon to Beaune and visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital, a 1443 architectural gem where you can see Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting. From there, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris where you'll arrive in the City of Light.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune (built 1443) featuring Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting
Landmarks Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Paris
Discover Paris by choosing between a guided walk through the Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank and Latin Quarter, or a guided city tour hitting iconic sites like the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. Spend your free time exploring the Champs-Élysées, Louvre exhibits, or Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour of Paris iconic sites including Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants
- Louvre Museum exhibits
- Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacré Cœur
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Basilica of the Sacré Cœur - Day 10
Paris
Your trip ends this morning with breakfast. You'll depart at your own pace whenever you're ready to head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
