Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll land in Paris by 2:30 pm and need to board your suite ship by 5 pm. This gives you a few hours to wander around the City of Light before your cruise begins. Grab a croissant and café au lait at a local spot, do some shopping, or just stroll through the streets and soak in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Paris
- Strolling through Paris
- Café experience - croissant and café au lait
Landmarks Paris - Day 2
Paris
Your Adventure Host will guide you through Paris today, and you've got options. Take a walk along the Seine, or go on a guided tour through iconic sites like the Palais-Royal and the Louvre. There's also a city tour covering the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées. Afterward, you can explore on your own or relax with wine at a literary café on the Left Bank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seine river walk with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk through Paris - Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter
- Guided City Tour - Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, Champs-Élysées
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Paris
- Wine experience in a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées - Day 3
Conflans to Les Andelys
This morning you'll sail toward Conflans. Choose between a bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where van Gogh lived, or a tour of Château de Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine's home. By evening, you'll cruise to Les Andelys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise - Vincent van Gogh home and resting place
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison - home of Napoléon Bonaparte and Josephine
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison - Day 4
Les Andelys to Rouen to Caudebec
In Les Andelys, hike up to Château Gaillard's castle ruins or take a guided walk through town. Later, cruise to Rouen where you can bike tour the monuments or walk through the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock and Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom site. There's live entertainment on board before cruising to Caudebec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen - medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saint Joan of Arc site
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen Astronomical Clock - Day 5
Caudebec
Pick between a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host or a guided tour of the Normandy Abbeys Route with over 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches. This afternoon, there's an optional excursion to the charming seaside town of Honfleur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 6
Caudebec to La Roche-Guyon
Three guided tour options explore Normandy's history. Visit WWII landing beaches like Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, explore British and Canadian commemorative sites, or experience Norman brandy tasting in Calvados. In the evening, you'll cruise to La Roche-Guyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches - Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery
- Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites - British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 7
La Roche-Guyon to Paris
Check in at the Adventure Center for today's options. Take a guided tour of La Roche-Guyon's 12th-century castle, or visit Bizy Castle with its courtyard, water garden, and stables. While sailing, you'll have a traditional French luncheon with crêpes and a pastry demonstration. Later in the afternoon, cruise back to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of La Roche-Guyon village and 12th-century castle
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
Landmarks La Roche-Guyon Castle Bizy Castle - Day 8
Paris to Beaune to Tournus
Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, then drive to Beaune. Tour the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital built in 1443, which houses Van der Weyden's Last Judgement painting. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your suite ship and overnight in Tournus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune - Van der Weyden's Last Judgement painting
Landmarks Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône - Day 9
Tournus to Trévoux
Visit the Adventure Center for activities today. Explore Tournus, an important monastic center in southeast Burgundy, with a guided tour. This afternoon, consider an optional visit to a Chardonnay wine cellar or the Castle of Cormatin. Later, enjoy a cheese tasting on board before cruising to Trévoux.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus - oldest and most important monastic centers in southeast Burgundy
- Cheese Tasting on board ship
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided Optional Excursion to Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks Tournus Castle of Cormatin - Day 10
Trévoux to Lyon
Sail toward Lyon this morning. Bike through the architectural district with your Adventure Host, crossing bridges where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, or take a guided sightseeing tour from Fourvière Hill through the Old Town's medieval alleyways. You'll hear 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 with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - Fourvière Hill, Old Town, Place des Terreaux
- WWII & French Resistance lecture on board ship
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks Lyon Fourvière Hill Old Town Lyon Place des Terreaux Rhône River Saône River 
- Day 11
Lyon to Tournon
Join a culinary walk through Lyon to discover why it's called France's gastronomic capital. The rest of the day is yours to explore, relax, or shop. Grab a bike from the ship to check out local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's murals. By evening, cruise to Tournon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary Walk through Lyon - gastronomic capital of France
Optional Activities
- Bike exploration of local produce markets and parks
- Independent exploration and shopping
- Leisurely tour of city's 100+ murals
Landmarks Lyon Tournon - Day 12
Tournon to Viviers to Avignon
Take a guided walking tour of Tournon in the morning, one of France's oldest medieval cities with a 16th-century castle. After lunch, sail leisurely to Viviers. In the late afternoon, walk through Viviers' pale-stone buildings, seeing the Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with its mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. Live entertainment is on board before cruising to Avignon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - 16th-century castle
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - Romanesque cathedral, Old Town
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Tournon Viviers Romanesque Cathedral of Viviers - Day 13
Avignon
Your Adventure Host will guide you through Avignon's fortress with its ramparts and the Palace of the Popes. Optional excursions include the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct or wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars. Explore on your own for art and culture, and see the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet. Live entertainment is on board before cruising to Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - ramparts, Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
- Independent exploration of Avignon - art, culture, theatre, museums
- Photography of medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks Avignon Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont Saint-Bénézet 
- Day 14
Arles
Take a power walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, attend a painting workshop to learn van Gogh techniques and create your own work, or do a guided tour of this Provence city and its Roman Amphitheater. Free time lets you sit at Le Café Van Gogh with a glass of wine and watch the world go by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - learning techniques of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles - Roman Amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Visit to Le Café Van Gogh for wine and relaxation
Landmarks Arles Roman Amphitheater, Arles Le Café Van Gogh 
- Day 15
Arles to French Riviera
After breakfast, you'll drive to the French Riviera, which stretches along the Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the Italian border.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Drive to French Riviera
Landmarks French Riviera Toulon - Day 16
Nice
Take a guided sightseeing tour in Nice. Discover Vieux Nice's narrow, winding streets and baroque churches, an old city that hasn't changed much since the 1700s.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice - Vieux Nice, narrow streets, baroque churches
Landmarks Nice Vieux Nice 
- Day 17
Tour Ends
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
