Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and meet your Emerald Cruises representative at the airport for your transfer to a central hotel. Your accommodation sits right among the iconic boulevards, so you're positioned well for exploring the city's highlights.
- Day 2
Paris
A local guide takes you through Paris starting with Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. After that, you'll board a river cruise on the Seine that sails toward the Eiffel Tower, giving you a different perspective of the city from the water.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris
- Seine river cruise
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower 
- Day 3
Paris to Lyon
After breakfast, you'll take the train from Paris to Lyon. When you arrive, you board the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship and settle in for your first dinner on board with other guests. It's a good chance to meet people you'll be traveling with.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4
Lyon
You get a guided tour of Lyon focusing on its food heritage and the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. If you prefer something more active, there's an option to do a guided bike tour through the city instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lyon including Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Tastes of Lyon excursion
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
- Lyon by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Day 5
Vienne
The day takes you on a walking tour of Vienne, a historic town just south of Lyon with Roman and medieval monuments. Back on the ship, there's an optional cheese and olive tasting available if you want to try local flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
- Day 6
Tournon
You'll visit Tournon, a village with a 16th century castle dominating the landscape. Choose between a guided tour that covers the village's cultural history or an active hike through the local vineyards followed by wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
- Day 7
Viviers
Viviers is your stop today, a medieval town that houses one of France's oldest cathedrals. Your included walking tour points out the city's monuments, featuring ornate windows and elaborate facades throughout the center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
- Day 8
Avignon
You'll walk through Avignon past the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes and the ancient Pont d'Avignon. Later this evening, a Top Chef finalist named Fabien Morreale prepares a Provençal dinner for you, and afterward there's a classical concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon
- Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
- 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 Pont d'Avignon 
- Day 9
Arles
Arles was once a Phoenician trading port, and today you see its Roman and Romanesque monuments, which are UNESCO-listed. You'll visit the 2,000-year-old Arles Amphitheatre and walk where Vincent van Gogh once did. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
- Provencal Cosmetics Workshop (extra expense)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
- Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
Landmarks Arles Amphitheatre 
- Day 10
Arles to Nice
After breakfast, you leave the ship and transfer to Nice, where you'll check into a centrally located hotel for three nights. You're in the heart of the Côte d'Azur, which gives you good access to the local beaches and attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Monaco and Monte Carlo
Your guided tour covers Monaco and Monte Carlo, including the Prince's Palace of Monaco, a former Genoese fortress where actress Grace Kelly lived. The afternoon opens up so you can wander around and see what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco - Day 12
Nice
You have the full day to explore Nice on your own. The city has long been known for its glamorous vibe with beaches and upscale surroundings. Your tour director is available if you want help planning what to see and do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint Paul de Vence (extra expense)
- Day 13
Nice to Airport
After breakfast, you say goodbye to your travel companions and head to the airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
