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Rhône Bliss: Beaujolais Harvest Journey

8 days
From Nice to Lyon
4.3
42 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nice to Tarascon

    You'll arrive in Nice and head to Tarascon where the Scenic Space-Ship is waiting. After settling into your suite, you can spend time on the Sun Deck and unwind before the welcome cocktail reception this evening.

    Included Activities

    • Cocktail reception on board
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  2. Day 2

    Arles to Avignon

    Waking in Arles, you're in a Roman city packed with ancient ruins and sites that inspired Van Gogh. Pick one Scenic Freechoice activity: a guided tour covering Las Arenas amphitheatre, a trip to Les Baux and an olive farm, an on board painting class, or a Lavender Fields workshop. Grab lunch and then cruise toward Avignon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided tour of Arles with Las Arenas amphitheatre
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Les Baux and Olive Farm visit with tasting
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: On board painting class
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Lavender Fields to Cream Provence Herbal Workshop
    Landmarks/POIs
    Les Arenas
    Les Baux
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Avignon, the City of the Popes, has medieval architecture and the World Heritage Palais des Papes waiting for you. Choose your activity: walk through the palace and city walls with a guide, visit the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct, shop with a chef and cook at the Scenic Culinaire school, or do wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape. You'll have the afternoon free, then head to an exclusive classical concert at the Pope's Palace this evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided walking tour of Avignon with Pope's Palace and city walls
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Pont Du Gard
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Shop with a chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape
    • Scenic Enrich - Classical Concert at Pope's Palace with Champagne
    Landmarks/POIs
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Pont du Gard
    Le Rocher des Doms
  4. Day 4

    Viviers to Vienne

    Viviers is an open-air museum of medieval heritage where you can pick your activity: walk the medieval architecture including the Cathedral of St. Vincent with a local guide, take a French Resistance walking tour, or go to Grignan de Provence. As the ship heads toward Vienne in the afternoon, there's an optional on board Scenic Culinaire cooking class if that interests you.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St. Vincent
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: French Resistance Walking Tour
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Grignan de Provence with castle and Collegiate Church

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Culinaire class - French cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Grignan Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Vienne

    You're in Vienne, a riverside town sitting on 2,000 years of Roman history with a terraced theatre, first century temple, and ancient baths to explore. Go with a walking tour of the Roman Theatre or take a cycling tour through Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal to see the Roman ruins and riverside spots.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Walking tour of Vienne with Roman Theatre
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Cycling tour of Vienne and Saint-Romain-en-Gal
    Landmarks/POIs
    Roman Theatre of Vienne
    Temple of Emperor Augustus
    Vienne Pyramid
  6. Day 6

    Mâcon

    Wake in Mâcon, a charming riverside town at the edge of Burgundy wine country. Your Scenic Freechoice options include driving through the Beaujolais wine region and meeting a local vintner, visiting the medieval town of Cluny and its famous Benedictine Abbey, touring the historic Château de Cormatin from 1606 with its gilded rooms and gardens, or visiting an organic goat cheese farm with tasting.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Beaujolais region with local vintner and wine tasting
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Château de Cormatin with guided tour
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Goat Farm Visit with tasting and local wine
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cluny Abbey
    Château de Cormatin
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Lyon, France's third largest city and culinary capital, sits where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. Choose a guided tour exploring historic traboules and Notre Dame Basilica, visit the medieval walled village of Pérouges, join a silk painting workshop to learn about Lyon's silk heritage, or cycle through the city to Tête d'or Park. This evening you'll have all-inclusive dining on board with regional dishes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (All-inclusive dining experiences inspired by the region on board Scenic Space-Ship)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided tour of Lyon with traboules and Notre Dame Basilica
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Excursion to Pérouge
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Silk Painting Workshop
    • Choice of Scenic Freechoice activity: Guided cycling tour to Tête d'or Park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Notre Dame Basilica
    Tête d'or Park
    Pérouge
  8. Day 8

    Lyon

    After a farewell breakfast, you'll transfer to Lyon airport for your onward journey.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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