Day 1: Chalon-sur-Saone, France (embarkation)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Overnight docking in Tournus. D
Day 2: Tournus
Pearl of Southern Burgundy
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic - Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.
Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin.
Discovery - Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
Overnight docking in Trevoux. B,L,D
Day 3: Lyon
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
Active - Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
Classic - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.
Discovery - Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
Overnight docking in Lyon. B,L,D
Day 4: Lyon
Adventures in Food and Wine
Discovery - Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.
The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.
Evening cruise to Tournon. B,L,D
Day 5: Tournon - Viviers
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Classic - Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage.
Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
Viviers
World History in a Charming French Country Village
Classic - Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
Evening/overnight cruise to Avignon. B,L,D
Day 6: Avignon
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventrue Host for today’s special activities.
Classic - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.
Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.
Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
Evening cruise to Arles. B,L,D
Day 7: Arles
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
Active - Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery - Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
Classic - Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.
Take free time to stop in Le Café van Gogh for a glass of wine.
Overnight docking in Arles. B,L,D
Day 8: Arles (disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. B
