Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll arrive in Nice on the French Riviera and get transferred from the airport to your hotel in the city center. You're staying here for three nights, so take time to settle in and get your bearings. The hotel is well-positioned for exploring the area on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Nice 
- Day 2
Monaco and Monte Carlo
Head to Monaco to see how the other half lives. A guided tour takes you through Monaco and Monte Carlo, covering the famous Grand Prix track and the jet-set scene. You'll get a real sense of the glamour and history that defines this tiny principality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks Monaco Grand Prix Circuit Monte Carlo 
- Day 3
Nice
This is your free day to explore Nice's waterfront and beaches however you want. Your hospitality representative is on hand if you need suggestions or help arranging activities. Walk along the Promenade des Anglais, hit the beach, or check out neighborhoods at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense)
Landmarks Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 4
Nice to Arles
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Arles where you board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. The captain and crew welcome you on board, and you'll settle into your cabin before heading to dinner. Tonight you start your river cruise adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Arles 
- Day 5
Arles
A guided tour shows you Arles through Roman eyes, including the 2,000-year-old amphitheatre and UNESCO sites. The afternoon is yours to wander and see where Van Gogh walked and painted. Later, chef Fabien Morreale hosts a Provençal dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
- Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Cosmetics workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre Les Baux de Provence - Day 6
Avignon
You'll walk through Avignon on a guided tour, learning how seven Popes made this city their home back in the 1300s. The UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes is the centerpiece, but there's plenty of other history to see. In the evening, catch a classical concert in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Classical concert in Avignon
- Canoeing excursion in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
- Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont du Gard Chateauneuf du Pape - Day 7
Viviers
The ship brings you to Viviers, a medieval town where pastel buildings sit along narrow cobblestone streets. Your guide shows you around the charming Old Town, then you have free time to wander, photograph, and soak in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
Landmarks Viviers Chauvet Pont D'Arc 
- Day 8
Tournon
Sailing down the Rhône takes you to Tournon, where a 16th-century castle sits above the village. You can join a guided tour learning about local history and culture, or opt for a guided hike through the vineyards instead. Your choice depends on whether you want stories or scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 9
Lyon
You reach Lyon, a former Roman capital and France's gastronomic heart. Pick between a walking tour that includes the UNESCO Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière or a bike tour hitting architectural highlights and historic districts. Either way, you'll see why this city matters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière Pérouges 
- Day 10
Lyon to Beaune
The ship docks and you travel by road to Beaune, the center of Burgundy wine country. You tour the Hospices de Beaune, a stunning 15th-century building that hosts one of France's major wine auctions. Back on board, try local cheeses and olives while you digest everything you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 11
Beaune to Airport
After breakfast, you say goodbye to your new friends and leave the ship. A transfer takes you to the airport so you can head home with memories of French architecture, riverside villages, and wine country rolling past your window.
- Meals
- Breakfast
