Itinerary
- Day 1
Provence
Your journey through Provence begins in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city where Roman architecture and medieval structures sit alongside locations connected to Van Gogh. You'll start by walking through the historic center, then head out to Les Baux, a medieval village perched on a hillside. The afternoon takes you underground to Carrières de Lumières, where former quarries have been transformed into a space for art and light projections. Later you'll travel to Avignon to see the Palais des Papes, an imposing palace from the 14th century. By evening you'll reach Lyon, where you can explore the old town (also UNESCO-listed) and take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvirère basilica for views across the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale)
Included Activities
- Explore Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city with Roman and medieval legacy
- Visit Les Baux medieval village
- Admission to Carrières de Lumières underground art and light show
- Stroll in Avignon and see the Palais des Papes
- Walk through Lyon's UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Cable car ride up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica
Optional Activities
- If Carrières de Lumières unavailable, transfer to Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard
Landmarks Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières Avignon Palais des Papes Lyon Notre-Dame de Fourvière Pont du Gard 
- Day 2
Lyon to Dijon
From Lyon, you're heading into Burgundy wine country. The morning starts in Tournus where you'll see an impressive stone gate and a large abbey, then it's on to Beaune, the heart of Burgundy's wine trade. You'll have time for lunch and to walk around town before visiting Savigny Castle. This 15th-century fortress holds unusual museums full of motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters - quite different from typical castle exhibits. Your day ends in Dijon, Burgundy's capital, where medieval and Renaissance architecture lines the streets, including the Palace of the Dukes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Dijon)
Included Activities
- Visit Tournus with its stone gate and large abbey
- Explore Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy
- Admission to Savigny Castle and its museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters
- Walk through Dijon and see the Palace of the Dukes
Optional Activities
- Visit the wine museum in Beaune
- Visit the historic hospice in Beaune
Landmarks Tournus Beaune Savigny Castle Dijon Palace of the Dukes 
- Day 3
Burgundy to Alsace
Starting in Besançon, a city with Roman origins and a 17th-century citadel overlooking everything, you'll then travel into Alsace. This region has its own character, blending French and German influences through its architecture and traditions. In Colmar you'll walk past colorful half-timbered houses reflected in the canals. After that comes Riquewihr, a medieval town with cobblestone streets and brightly painted buildings that feel pulled from a storybook. You'll stop at a local winery for a tasting (they typically offer something on the sweeter side here). The evening brings you to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Appartcity Confort Strasbourg Centre)
Included Activities
- Explore Besançon's historic center and 17th-century citadel
- Visit Colmar with time for lunch and a leisurely walk
- Visit medieval town of Riquewihr
- Tour a local winery with wine tasting and typical sweet
Landmarks Besançon Colmar Riquewihr Strasbourg 
- Day 4
Strasbourg to Paris
Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home to the European Parliament, fills your day with its historic center featuring medieval streets, a large Gothic cathedral, and canals lined with flowers. A boat ride takes you through Petite France, the charming district with narrow streets and old buildings. Later you'll travel toward the Champagne region to visit a traditional Champagne winery where you can tour the cellars and taste wines. From there it's on to Paris, arriving as the afternoon ends.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Included Activities
- Boat ride along the canals of the Petite France district in Strasbourg
- Visit and tasting at a traditional Champagne winery
Optional Activities
- Walk around the cathedral area in Strasbourg
- Explore Petite France district with charming spots and cozy restaurants
Landmarks Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petite France Paris 
- Day 5
Paris
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end, leaving you with memories of Provence's Roman sites and Van Gogh connections, Burgundy's wine heritage and countryside, Alsace's unique German-influenced architecture and traditions, Champagne's renowned vineyards, and Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Paris 
