Grand Cruise of France ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Avignon
Begin your adventure by boarding the five-star Riviera ship in Avignon.
Day 2 – Avignon
Explore Avignon on a guided tour, including the stunning Pope’s Palace or opt for a petit train tour, before free time to explore.
Day 3 – Arles & Pont Du Gard
Enjoy a guided tour of Arles, seeing its Roman remains or learning about Van Gogh before visiting the Pont du Gard aqueduct.
Day 4 – Ardèche Gorges & Tain l’Hermitage
Tour the stunning Ardèche Gorges. Then relax on board as we sail towards Tain l’Hermitage, where we enjoy a wine-tasting.
Day 5 – Vienne
Sail through the most spectacular section of the Rhône Valley before arriving in Vienne for time to explore at leisure.
Day 6 – Beaune
Cruise along the Saône to Chalon-sur-Saône, from where we drive through Burgundy to Beaune to see the Hôtel-Dieu on a guided tour.
Day 7 – Lyon
Enjoy the final morning of sailing with a leisurely start to the day, then spend the afternoon exploring Lyon on a guided tour.
Day 8 – Lyon to Paris
Disembark the ship in Lyon and travel to Paris.
Day 9 – Les Andelys
Enjoy breakfast as the serene landscape passes you by. After lunch, we visit Château Gaillard.
Day 10 – Rouen
Explore one of Europe’s finest medieval cities, Rouen, on a guided tour before an afternoon sailing along the Seine.
Day 11 – Bayeux & Arromanches or Taste of Normandy
Choose between fascinating visits to Bayeux and Arromanches or a taste of Normandy full-day tour, sampling lots of local produce.
Day 12 – Honfleur
Enjoy a guided tour of picturesque Honfleur before a relaxing afternoon sailing along the Seine.
Day 13 – Giverny & Vernon
Wander through the house and garden of Claude Monet, then explore Vernon’s quaint buildings.
Day 14 – Paris
Discover the sights of Paris with either a panoramic coach tour, or a walking tour then enjoy free time to explore.
Day 15 – Return Home
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
