Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
You'll arrive in Marseille and need to get to Arles by mid-afternoon. Your Suite Ship boards at 5 pm, so there's time to settle into your cabin, freshen up, and grab dinner onboard before the river cruise begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Arles - Day 2
Arles to Avignon
After breakfast, pick one of three activities: join an early morning power walk through Arles, take a painting workshop focusing on Van Gogh's methods, or do a guided walking tour of the Roman Amphitheater. You'll have free time to stop by Le Café Van Gogh for wine, then the ship sails toward Avignon by 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 the Roman Amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Glass of wine at Le Café Van Gogh
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater in Arles Le Café Van Gogh Avignon - Day 3
Avignon
A guided tour takes you through Avignon's ramparts and the Palace of the Popes. If you want more, there are optional trips to the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct or Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars nearby. Spend the afternoon wandering around the city's art galleries, historic sites, and museums before evening entertainment on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art, culture, theatres, and museums
- Photography of countryside, historic monuments, and Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Ramparts of Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Saint-Bénézet - Day 4
Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage
The ship sails leisurely to Viviers. You can hike up to the Romanesque cathedral, take a guided walking tour of the old pale-stone buildings and Old Town, or do both. Later there's a tasting of local specialties onboard, then the ship cruises to Tain l'Hermitage overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike up to Viviers Romanesque Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers including Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
Landmarks/POIs Viviers Cathedral Viviers Old Town Tain l'Hermitage - Day 5
Tournon to Lyon
In Tournon, choose a morning hike or guided walking tour exploring the medieval town, its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins tucked between the Rhône River and granite slopes. After that, you'll cruise to Lyon early afternoon with live entertainment on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon including 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Castle Tournon Lyon - Day 6
Lyon to Tournus
Start with a guided tour of Lyon covering Fourvière Hill's churches, the Old Town's medieval streets, and Place des Terreaux with its cafés and fountain. Free time opens up for biking through squares, across bridges, and alongside the rivers. Later, catch live entertainment while the ship sails to Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon including Fourvière Hill, Old Town, and Place des Terreaux
Optional Activities
- Bike ride through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the Rhône and Saône rivers
Landmarks/POIs Fourvière Hill Old Town Lyon Place des Terreaux Tournus - Day 7
Mâconnais to Chalon-sur-Saône
You'll head into the Mâconnais region to tour Chardonnay vineyards and taste wine in a medieval castle's cellars. The afternoon brings a leisurely cruise along the Saône River, followed by a cheese tasting onboard. Evening entertainment plays as you sail to Chalon-sur-Saône.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine-tasting excursion in Mâconnais region visiting medieval castle cellars
- Cheese Tasting onboard
Landmarks/POIs Mâconnais Region Saône River Chalon-sur-Saône - Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris
The day starts with a drive to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital from 1443, including Van der Weyden's Last Judgment painting. In the afternoon, you'll take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris, board your Suite Ship, and cruise toward Vernon by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune featuring Van der Weyden's Last Judgment
Landmarks/POIs Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital Beaune Dijon Paris Vernon - Day 9
Vernon to Les Andelys to Caudebec
Morning in Vernon offers three choices: a guided hike to Chateau des Tourelles, a tour of Giverny and Claude Monet's home with its flower and water gardens, or a visit to Bizy Castle. You'll enjoy a traditional French crêpes lunch during a history presentation while sailing to Les Andelys. There, hike to Château Gaillard or walk around town, then head back to the ship for evening entertainment before cruising to Caudebec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to Chateau des Tourelles with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Giverny including Claude Monet's home, residence, flower and water gardens
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French Crêpes Luncheon
- Onboard history presentation
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
Landmarks/POIs Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Claude Monet's Home Bizy Castle Les Andelys Château Gaillard Caudebec - Day 10
Caudebec
Pick your morning activity: a relaxing bike ride along the river, a guided visit to a V-1 flying bomb launch site, or a tour of the Normandy Abbeys Route with medieval Benedictine and Augustine monasteries. An optional afternoon trip to the seaside town of Honfleur is available. There's an onboard WWII history lecture later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided excursion to V-1 flying bomb launch site
- Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks/POIs Normandy Abbeys Honfleur - Day 11
Caudebec to Rouen
Choose one guided tour: the WWII Normandy landing beaches including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, British and Canadian memorial sites like Pegasus Memorial and Juno Beach Center, or authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados. After that, the ship cruises to Rouen by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks/POIs Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Juno Beach Center Arromanches Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery Calvados Rouen - Day 12
Rouen to Conflans
In Rouen, select from a guided bike tour of famous monuments and hidden spots, a guided tour to Dieppe and the WWII Raid site, or a walking tour visiting Joan of Arc's martyrdom site, the medieval quarter, the 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. An onboard history lecture happens later before sailing to Conflans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
- Guided Tour of Dieppe including Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Raid) WWII site
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including Saint Joan of Arc martyrdom site, medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Saint Joan of Arc Martyrdom Site Rouen Medieval Quarter Rouen Astronomical Clock Notre-Dame Cathedral Rouen Dieppe Conflans - Day 13
Conflans to Paris
Options include a leisurely bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh lived and was buried, or a tour of the ornate Château de Malmaison, former home of Napoleon and Josephine. The Palace of Versailles is available as an optional excursion. Live entertainment happens onboard before you cruise to Paris in the afternoon and evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks/POIs Auvers-sur-Oise Vincent van Gogh grave Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles Seine River Paris - Day 14
Paris
Paris offers plenty to choose from: a walk along the Seine with your host, a WWII tour including Les Invalides museum, or a guided walk through the ancient heart of Paris around Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter. Alternatively, take a guided city tour hitting the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. Spend free time at cafés and museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk along the Seine with Adventure Host
- WWII Tour of Paris including Les Invalides museum
- Guided Walk of ancient Paris including 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 cafés and museums
- Wine at a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks/POIs Seine River Les Invalides Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées - Day 15
Paris to London
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the river cruise portion. An included transfer takes you to the train station. From there, you'll board a high-speed Eurostar train heading to London in Standard class.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs London - Day 16
London
A guided sightseeing tour covers London's iconic sites. You'll pass the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace before stopping at Piccadilly Circus. St. Paul's Cathedral is next (closed Sundays), where you'll see Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its famous dome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing tour of London's landmarks including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus
- Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays)
Landmarks/POIs Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Whitehall Downing Street Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus St. Paul's Cathedral - Day 17
London
This is a free day to explore London however you'd like. Ride the London Eye for city views, tour Windsor Castle's State Apartments, catch a West End show, eat at a traditional pub, or take a Thames River cruise. There's so much to do that you'll have plenty of options depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight on the London Eye
- Tour of Windsor Castle State Apartments
- West End show
- Dinner at a traditional London pub
- Nighttime Thames River cruise
Landmarks/POIs London Eye Windsor Castle Thames River - Day 18
London
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
