Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
You'll arrive at Marseille Airport and head to your ship docked in Arles. If you've booked a group or private transfer, a Uniworld representative will be waiting to take you directly to the ship.
- Day 2
Arles
Start exploring Arles, the sun-filled Provençal town that inspired Van Gogh's work. You'll walk through streets that date back to the 6th century BC when Greeks founded the area, then check out where Romans built their first bridge across the Rhône River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arles Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Arles - Day 3
Avignon
Head into Avignon, one of southern France's most interesting walled cities. You can tour the Palace of the Popes and historic sites, visit the ancient 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct, or bike out to the Chartreuse depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes
- Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit
- Let's Go: Biking to the Chartreuse
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard 
- Day 4
Viviers
The medieval village of Viviers feels frozen in time. You'll walk through the remarkable architecture spanning over 1,600 years of history, moving through both the upper clergy section and lower laity quarters as you make your way down from the crest to the riverbank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village Day: Ardèches
Landmarks/POIs Viviers - Day 5
Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
Later you'll reach the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage, a great spot for wine lovers. Walk through Tournon's past including the 10th-century hilltop castle, Renaissance buildings, and a 14th-century church, then choose between a leisurely stroll with wine tasting or a hike through the Hermitage terrace vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting
- Let's Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting
Landmarks/POIs Tournon Tain-l'Hermitage - Day 6
Lyon
In Lyon you'll find a city mixing Roman history with modern design and Renaissance charm. Check out the bike paths and silk weavers' secret passageways, then pick between a panoramic city tour, a walk through the silk weavers' world, or a bike tour of the peninsula. Grab lunch at a traditional bouchon whenever you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit
- Silk Weavers Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour
Landmarks/POIs Lyon - Day 7
Beaune
You'll arrive in Burgundy where life moves slower and grapevines roll across the landscape. Head to Beaune, the region's wine trade capital, and explore the medieval Hospices de Beaune while taking in the rolling vineyard scenery around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices
Landmarks/POIs Hospices de Beaune Beaune 
- Day 8
Beaune to Paris
After disembarking the S.S. Catherine, you'll transfer to Paris on the high-speed TGV train. Once in Paris, you'll board the S.S. Joie de Vivre to continue along the Seine River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9
Vernon and Giverny
Start with northern France's natural beauty and trips to châteaux and landscapes that inspired Claude Monet. You can take a scenic hike or visit Château de La Roche-Guyon with its beautiful gardens and Seine views. After that, explore Monet's gardens at Giverny by bike or coach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Château de La Roche-Guyon
- Let's Go: Hike on the Crests Trail
- Monet's Gardens at Giverny
- Let's Go: Bike Ride from Vernon to Giverny
Landmarks/POIs Château de La Roche-Guyon Monet's Gardens at Giverny Vernon 
- Day 10
Rouen
Walk through Rouen, Normandy's medieval capital, and see the historic quarter, the cathedral Monet painted, and where Joan of Arc was martyred. The evening brings a private concert at Rouen Cathedral. Choose between a walking tour or a visit to a Camembert cheese farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Private Concert at the Rouen Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital
- Camembert Cheese Farm
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral Rouen - Day 11
Caudebec-en-Caux
You'll stay in the riverside town of Caudebec-en-Caux on the Seine Estuary's right bank. Pick between exploring Honfleur, a charming seaside harbor loved by painters, or heading to the windy cliffs of Étretat for golf.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Honfleur Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat
Landmarks/POIs Caudebec-en-Caux Honfleur Étretat - Day 12
Normandy Beaches
Spend the full day exploring Normandy's historic beaches. Choose to visit American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian beach sites. After your visit, you'll participate in a private memorial ceremony honoring Operation Overlord.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
- Day 13
Versailles
Tour the Palace of Versailles and step into the private rooms where France's rulers lived. You'll see the lavish palace built by the Sun King and explore the secret apartments showing the opulence of royal life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles 
- Day 14
Paris
On your final full day in Paris, choose how to spend your time whether you're visiting for the first time or returning. You can take a panoramic overview of city highlights or walk through neighborhoods like the Latin Quarter. There's plenty for everyone to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Paris City Tour
- Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Paris - Day 15
Paris Departure
You'll disembark your ship and transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home. If you've arranged a group or private transfer, a Uniworld representative will handle your transportation to the airport.
