2-Week Provence Tour Packages
Two-week family trips mixing culture outdoor stuff? The perfect trip! Head to Lyon and take a private food tours through market halls sampling everything, venture to wine country, and to Luberon's medieval villages frozen in time. You’ll see lavender fields that seem to go on forever, Roman ruins scattered, and hiking cycling routes. Provence genuinely has something for everyone.
Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Provence tour itineraries
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MelissaProvence travel expert at TourRadar
- Days 1-4
Paris
Begin your French adventure with four nights in the historic Marais district. The area offers convenient metro access and plenty of charming cafés for your first meal in Paris. Book an evening airport transfer to avoid the busy Paris rush hour traffic. Spend days 2-3 exploring classic Paris attractions. Visit the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe before 9AM to avoid crowds. The Latin Quarter is best in the afternoon when its cafés come alive. Visit the Louvre on Wednesday or Friday evening when it's quieter. The Marais has excellent food options. Consider joining a morning food walk to try fresh croissants and cheeses from local fromageries. On day 4 take a trip to Monet's home in Giverny. Get there early for the best garden photos. As one visitor noted: "Visit the water lily pond first before tour buses arrive - the morning reflection on the water is exactly like Monet's paintings."
- Day 5
Paris to Lyon (Cruise Embarkation)
Take the 2-hour TGV train from Paris to Lyon. Your ship, the MS Van Gogh, waits in Lyon's river port. Come early to explore Vieux Lyon before boarding. Get a detailed map from the tourist office to help navigate the traboules (hidden passageways).
- Days 6-10
Rhône River Cruise
Your cruise travels through France's food capital region. In Lyon, visit Les Halles food market before 11AM when local chefs shop. You'll stop at Avignon with its grand Papal Palace, Arles with its Roman ruins, and the beautiful town of Viviers. One experienced cruiser advises: "The Rhône's current can be strong - pack motion sickness remedies if you're sensitive. Best views are usually from the port (left) side when sailing south."
- Day 11
Lyon Departure
The cruise returns to Lyon. Plan for at least 3 hours at Saint-Exupéry airport as security lines can be long in peak season.
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