Itinerary
- Day 1
Marseille to Arles
You'll meet at Marseille airport and get transferred to Arles, where the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship becomes your home base. Once you're on board, there's a welcome reception and dinner to kick things off, so you'll have a chance to meet the other guests and settle in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception and Dinner)
Landmarks Arles 
- Day 2
Arles
This morning starts with a guided tour of Roman Arles, focusing on the UNESCO-listed Amphitheatre that's been standing for about 2,000 years. You'll also hear about Vincent van Gogh's connection to the city. After the tour ends, the rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
- Visit Arles Amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Cosmetics workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre 
- Day 3
Avignon
Walking through Avignon with a guide, you'll see the fortified town where seven Popes lived back in the 1300s. The Gothic Palais des Papes is the main draw, along with other UNESCO sites scattered throughout. By evening, there's a classical concert scheduled, so you'll head back for that cultural experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Classical concert in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Avignon 
- Day 4
Viviers
Viviers is a medieval village where pastel buildings and narrow cobblestone streets line the route. You'll get a guided walking tour of the Old Town, checking out this charming French village that feels like stepping back a few centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks Viviers 
- Day 5
Tournon
The ship moves down the Rhone River into Tournon, where a 16th-century castle sits above the village. You can join a guided tour to learn about the town's history, or if you're more active, the EmeraldACTIVE excursion takes you hiking through the local vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 6
Lyon
Lyon, one of France's largest cities and a former Roman capital, is up next. Food lovers should know this place is known for its cooking scene. You can either join a walking tour to see the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, or take a guided bike tour to see the city's architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Day 7
Beaune
After leaving the ship, you travel by road to Beaune, which sits in the heart of Burgundy's wine region. The main stop is the Hospices de Beaune, a perfectly preserved 15th-century building that hosts one of France's most well-known wine auctions each year.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 8
Lyon to Paris
Following breakfast, you say goodbye to the Star-Ship and head to the train station. The ride to Paris takes a few hours, and then you check into your hotel for the next two nights in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Paris 
- Day 9
Paris
A local guide walks you through Paris' highlights, so you'll see Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. Later in the day, you get a cruise down the Seine River before finishing up at the Eiffel Tower as the sun starts to set.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris and Seine river cruise
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower - Day 10
Paris Departure
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your new friends and head to the airport. You'll leave with memories of great food and those iconic Paris landmarks you just explored.
- Meals
- Breakfast
