Itinerary
- Day 1
Arles
You'll board your river cruise ship in Arles and get settled into your luxury cabin. Dinner is included tonight as you start your Essence of Burgundy and Provence journey.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Arles 
- Day 2
Avignon
This morning you can explore Arles with a guide, checking out the Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheater. Or you might take a special walking tour focused on Van Gogh's time in Arles and visit the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, or go on a guided bike tour instead. After lunch, you'll head to Avignon for a walking tour covering the Papal Palace, medieval walls, and the UNESCO-listed historic center. Food tastings are available if you're interested in trying regional items like macarons, cheese, wine, and tapenades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arles including Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheater
- Walking tour of Avignon including Papal Palace and medieval walls
Optional Activities
- Special walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles with visit to Vincent van Gogh Foundation
- Guided bike tour through Arles
- Food tasting tour around Avignon featuring regional macarons, cheese, wine, and tapenades
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater of Arles Saint-Trophime Cathedral Vincent van Gogh Foundation Papal Palace Avignon 
- Day 3
Grignan
You can take a guided tour through the charming medieval city of Viviers to see 16th and 18th century monuments. If you prefer something more active, there's a guided bike tour or walk with scenic views. Alternatively, head to the hilltop village of Grignan where you can search for Black Diamond truffles with a local farmer and his truffle-hunting dog.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viviers medieval city and monuments
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through Viviers
- Active walk in Viviers with scenic views
- Excursion to Grignan hilltop village
- Black Diamond truffle hunting experience with truffle farmer and dog
Landmarks Viviers Grignan 
- Day 4
Lyon
Start by exploring Vienne's Roman ruins on a guided walk, or get active with a bike tour along the ViaRhône route or a hike to the Monastery at Mount Pipet. Later in the day, you'll discover Lyon starting at Fouvière Hill and the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fouvière in the UNESCO World Heritage area. You can walk through the old town and St. Jean district with its covered walkways called traboules. Choose a guided bike tour through the cyclist-friendly streets or a Vieux Lyon tasting tour of local specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienne's Roman ruins
- Walking tour in Lyon including Fourvière Hill, basilica, old town, and St. Jean district traboules
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along ViaRhône route in Vienne
- Guided hike from ship to Monastery at Mount Pipet
- Guided bike tour through Lyon
- Vieux Lyon tasting tour featuring local delights
Landmarks Vienne Roman Ruins Notre-Dame de Fourvière Fourvière Hill Monastery at Mount Pipet St. Jean District Vieux Lyon 
- Day 5
Tournus
You'll join a guided tour through Mâcon learning about local vineyards, museums, and historical sites. Or venture to Cluny Abbey built over centuries between the 4th and 12th centuries, or explore the Gothic Royal Monastery of Brou from the 16th century. After that, enjoy panoramic views from the Sun Deck as you sail to Tournus, or take a bike ride from Mâcon to Tournus instead. There's an optional Mâconnais wine tasting if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Mâcon including local vineyards, museums, and historical sites
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny Abbey, a Romanesque architectural masterpiece built between 4th-12th centuries
- Excursion to Royal Monastery of Brou, a 16th-century Gothic masterpiece
- Scenic cruising from Sun Deck to Tournus
- Bike ride from Mâcon to Tournus
- Tasting of regional Mâconnais wines
Landmarks Mâcon Cluny Abbey Royal Monastery of Brou Tournus - Day 6
Chalon-Sur-Saône
Choose a guided tour through Tournus to see the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert, or visit the moated Château de Cormatin from the early 17th century with its ornate apartments and formal gardens. You could also venture to the medieval village of Brancion with its preserved gateway, church, and market hall. Later, enjoy scenic cruising toward Chalon-Sur-Saône or take an optional bike tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus and Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert
Optional Activities
- Excursion to moated Château de Cormatin with ornate apartments and gardens, dating to early 17th century
- Excursion to medieval village of Brancion with preserved gateway, church, and market hall
- Scenic cruising toward Chalon-Sur-Saône
- Bike tour from Tournus to Chalon-Sur-Saône
Landmarks Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert Château de Cormatin Brancion Chalon-Sur-Saône 
- Day 7
Beaune
Explore Chalon-Sur-Saône's medieval past on a historic city tour and stop at a local market to try regional food. Or choose an excursion to Beaune, a walled town in the Côte d'Or vineyards where you can walk cobblestone streets and see the mosaic-tiled roof of the 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune. Later, you'll have a tasting of Chalonnaise wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic city tour of Chalon-Sur-Saône
- Local market visit in Chalon-Sur-Saône
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Beaune walled town in Côte d'Or vineyards
- Visit to Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, a 15th-century historic hospital with distinctive mosaic-tiled roof
- Tasting of Chalonnaise wines
Landmarks Chalon-Sur-Saône Beaune Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune - Day 8
Dijon Departure
You'll say goodbye to your river cruise and prepare for your return flight home from Dijon.
Landmarks Dijon
