Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Nice (Southbound)

Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux with its lively cafés and monuments and stand in front of the famous fountain seen on postcards. With plenty of time to explore this historical city further, be sure to sample Beaujolais, the famous wine of the region. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, is the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes-the largest Gothic-style fortress in the world. Enjoy two nights in France after your cruise with a stay in captivating Nice on the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea-a perfect ending to this once-in-a-lifetime European river cruise!
Included Features:
Day 1 St. Jean de Losne (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Mcon: Leisurely cruising; onboard cheese tasting Day 3 Lyon: Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourvière Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture Day 4 Lyon: Culinary tourDay 5 Tournon-Viviers: Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedralDay 6 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the PopesDay 7 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop or walk with your Adventure HostDay 8 Port St. Louis (Disembarkation)-Nice: Travel by motorcoach to Nice; guided tourDay 9 Nice: Guided tourDay 10 Nice: Your vacation ends this morning
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Day 1 |
St. Jean De Losne, France (Embarkation) |
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McOn |
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Day 3 |
Lyon |
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Day 4 |
Lyon |
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Day 5 |
Tournon |
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Day 6 |
Avignon |
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Day 7 |
Arles |
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Port St. Louis (Disembarkation) – Nice |
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Nice |
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Day 10 |
Nice |
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