Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris by 2:30 pm with a few hours before boarding your cruise ship at 5 pm. Head into the city and grab a croissant and coffee at a local café, take a walk through the streets, or do some shopping. It's a nice way to get a quick feel for Paris before heading to the Seine for your evening departure.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris independently with shopping, strolling, or café experiences
- Day 2
Les Andelys
Start at the Adventure Center where you'll pick your morning activity: walk to Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles, take a guided tour of Monet's gardens at Giverny, or visit Bizy Castle. Around midday you'll have a traditional French crêpe lunch and pastry demonstration while sailing. Later, the ship reaches Les Andelys where you can either hike up to the Château Gaillard ruins or take a guided walk through this Seine town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided Tour of Giverny - Monet's home and gardens (Classic option)
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (Classic option)
- Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins (Active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys (Classic option)
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard - Day 3
Caudebec
You have two main options for the morning: a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host or a guided trip exploring the Normandy Abbeys Route with its medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches along the Seine. This afternoon brings an optional guided excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur if you're interested. During the evening, there's an onboard lecture about D-Day and the Normandy landing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route (Classic option)
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day and the Normandy landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route - Day 4
Caudebec to Rouen
You'll choose between three full-day adventures: a guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc with the American Cemetery, a full-day exploration of British and Canadian commemorative sites like Juno Beach Center and war cemeteries, or an authentic Normandy experience with brandy and Calvados tasting. After returning to the ship, there's live entertainment onboard before you cruise to Rouen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches - U.S. sites (Classic option)
- Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites (Classic option)
- Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados (Classic option)
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 5
Rouen to Conflans
In Rouen, choose between a guided bike tour to see famous monuments and hidden gems, or a guided walking tour of this historic city where Joan of Arc met her end. Either way you'll see the medieval quarter, the 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. By evening, the ship heads to Conflans.
- 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 sites (Classic option)
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral (Rouen) Astronomical Clock (Rouen) - Day 6
Conflans to Paris
Pick from three options today: a relaxing bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent van Gogh lived and is buried, or a guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison, home of Napoleon and Josephine. There's also an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles if you want to add more. Live entertainment happens onboard this evening before cruising back to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host (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 onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
You have several ways to spend your last day in Paris. Walk the Seine on foot with your Adventure Host, take a guided walk through the ancient heart of Paris covering the Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, and Latin Quarter, or join a guided city tour hitting iconic sites like the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. You can also stroll on your own or relax with wine at a Left Bank literary café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine River exploration on foot with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided Walk of Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre, Île de la Cité, and Latin Quarter (Classic option)
- Guided City Tour showcasing iconic Paris sites - Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, Champs-Élysées (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Paris
- Wine experience in a Left Bank literary café
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Île de la Cité Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées - Day 8
Paris to Tournus
Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, then drive to Beaune. You'll visit the Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital built in 1443, which houses Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement. This afternoon, drive to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your Suite Ship. You'll end the day docked overnight in Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune
Landmarks Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital - Day 9
Tournus to Trévoux
Head to the Adventure Center to plan your day. Take a guided tour with a local to explore Tournus, one of southeast Burgundy's oldest monastic centers. You can also take an excursion to a Chardonnay cellar for wine tasting, and there's an onboard lecture about wine hosted by your Certified Sommelier. The ship then cruises to Trévoux for the overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus highlights with local guide
- Chardonnay cellar excursion with wine tasting
- Onboard wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Tournus - Day 10
Trévoux to Lyon
This morning the ship sails for Lyon. You'll start with an onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Certified Sommelier while sailing. Choose between discovering Lyon's architectural district by bike over bridges and along the riverbanks where the Rhône and Saône meet, or take a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill to explore the Old Town's medieval alleyways, cafés, and monuments. There's a WWII and French Resistance lecture plus live entertainment after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district (Active option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill (Classic option)
- WWII & French Resistance lecture onboard
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks Fourvière Basilica Place des Terreaux - Day 11
Lyon to Tournon
Start with a culinary walk through Lyon to see why it's known as France's gastronomic capital. Then take a guided tour to the beautiful Beaujolais area and learn about its light wines. This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Certified Sommelier before cruising to Tournon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier)
Included Activities
- Culinary Walk through Lyon
- Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine education
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Beaujolais wine region - Day 12
Viviers - Avignon
Choose between hiking in the vineyards for nice views from the hills or taking a morning guided walking tour of Tournon, one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle. You'll visit a wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona. After lunch, there's an onboard wine and cheese tasting while sailing to Viviers. Later that afternoon, explore Viviers' pale-stone buildings and medieval Old Town on a guided walking tour, then catch live entertainment before an overnight cruise to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in the vineyards with views (Active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon (Classic option)
- Wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
- Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Tournon Castle Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona Viviers - Day 13
Avignon to Arles
Your Adventure Host leads today's activities. Take a guided sightseeing tour of the fortress city of Avignon with its ramparts and the Palace of the Popes. There's an optional trip to the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape if you want to taste the Rhône wine region. Live onboard entertainment happens this evening before cruising to Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 14
Arles
Get your exercise with a power walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, attend a painting workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh's techniques and create your own artwork, or join a guided walking tour of Arles including the Roman Amphitheater. You'll have free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine. Later, there's an onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by your Certified Sommelier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles (Active option)
- Painting Workshop - learn Van Gogh techniques (Discovery option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater (Classic option)
- Onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Visit to Le Café Van Gogh for wine
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater (Arles) Le Café Van Gogh - Day 15
Arles to Marseille
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast. Head to the Marseille airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
