Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive at the airport and get picked up for a transfer to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Make sure you're there before 4:30 PM so everything runs smoothly. This gives you time to settle in and get familiar with the ship before departure.
Landmarks Lyon 
- Day 2
Lyon
Lyon is where you'll spend the day exploring France's third-largest city and its reputation as a food capital. You can join a guided tour that takes you through the UNESCO-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the historic cobblestone streets in the old town. If you prefer something different, there's a guided bike tour available that covers the main highlights from two wheels instead.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Lyon including Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviève
- Guided bike tour of Lyon
- Tastes of Lyon excursion
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pérouges
- Lyon by Night tour
Landmarks Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviève - Day 3
Vienne
The ship heads south to Vienne, a town with serious Roman and medieval history. You'll get a walking tour that covers both periods, so you'll see monuments and remnants from each era. It's a smaller stop than Lyon but worth the time to wander through this part of the Rhone-Alpes region.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne
Optional Activities
- Cheese and olive tasting on board
Landmarks Vienne 
- Day 4
Tournon
Tournon is next, a village that's dominated by a 16th century castle looking out over the Rhône. You can take a guided tour to learn about the village's cultural heritage, or if you're up for it, there's a hike through the local vineyards where they grow the grapes for the region's wines.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike through the vineyards
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 5
Viviers
Viviers is a medieval town with real character and it's home to one of France's oldest cathedrals. The guided walking tour points out the city's many monuments, ornate windows, and decorative façades. It's a quieter stop but worth exploring if you like historical details.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral 
- Day 6
Avignon
You'll arrive in Avignon, which was once home to seven Popes in a row. The guided walking tour covers the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon, both major sights. Later that evening there's a Provençal dinner prepared by Top Chef finalist Fabien Morreale, and then a classical concert wraps up the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Avignon with market visit
- 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
- Visit to Châteauneuf du Pape with wine tasting
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon 
- Day 7
Arles
Arles is a former Phoenician trading port with significant Roman landmarks throughout. The guided tour shows off the UNESCO-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments around the city. You have the option to visit a local olive farm and learn why olive production matters so much in southern France, then spend the afternoon on your own to walk around and get a feel for the place.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles with Olive farm visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Les Baux de Provence
- Provençal Cosmetics Workshop
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop
- Provençal Soap Making Workshop
Landmarks Arles Roman Arena 
- Day 8
Lyon to Nice
After breakfast you'll leave the ship and head to Nice for a three-night stay. You're transferred there from the port and check into a centrally located hotel on the Côte d'Azur. This puts you right in the middle of everything, so you can easily get around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Nice 
- Day 9
Nice to Monaco and Monte Carlo
A guided tour takes you along the French Riviera coast to Monaco and Monte Carlo, those places you've seen in films like Never Say Never Again and To Catch a Thief. You'll see the Prince's Palace of Monaco, which started as a Genoese fortress and later became home to Grace Kelly. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own and get a feel for the area.
Included Activities
- A city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Landmarks Prince's Palace of Monaco Monte Carlo 
- Day 10
Nice
Nice is yours to spend however you want today. The beaches and upscale surroundings give you plenty of options, and your tour director is around if you need help planning what to do. You could head to the beach, wander the promenade, or just take your time checking out the city's neighborhoods.
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saint Paul de Vence
Landmarks Nice - Day 11
Nice (Departure)
After breakfast you'll say goodbye to the other travelers and get ready for your transfer to the airport. From there you'll head home or continue on to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
