Viviers village, France 11-Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice Lyon to Nice Departing: April – October 2025 Day 1 Lyon Welcome to Lyon, on the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by a member of our friendly greetings team and transferred to the contemporary surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Meals: Dinner Day 2 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône is known for its art and history. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the area’s architectural heritage and peaceful surrounds as you travel to the quaint village of Beaune for your included visit to the Hospices de Beaune. Originally a hospital for the poor, the Hospices de Beaune is now home to one of Burgundy’s most popular wine auctions. Your EmeraldPLUS experience this evening includes a cheese and olive tasting on board your Star-Ship. Cheese and olive tasting on board Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Lyon France’s third-largest city, Lyon is a former Roman capital, steeped in history and considered to be the gastronomic heartbeat of the country. Home to traditional Lyonnaise cuisine, you’ll enjoy an array of exemplary culinary delights. Today, an included guided city tour awaits you, with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, part of the inscribed historic site of Lyon. Wander through the city and soak in its vividly illustrated history, as buildings from all time periods can be seen adorning narrow cobblestone streets. Alternatively, explore the highlights of the city on two wheels as part of a guided bike tour of Lyon. Guided bike tour of Lyon Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4 Tournon The village of Tournon borders the gently meandering Rhône, and is dominated by a 16th century castle that overlooks the village and a number of iconic landmarks, including a set of ancient watchtowers. Your included tour will showcase its intangible cultural heritage, granting every opportunity for you to immerse yourself in your surroundings. Alternatively, embark on a hike through the local vineyards and marvel at the rows upon rows of grapes used to make some of the finest wines in Europe. Guided hike through the vineyards Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Viviers Arrive in Viviers, a town with Middle Age flair and home to one of France’s oldest cathedrals. Your included walking tour will highlight many of the city’s numerous spectacular monuments, along with their ornate windows and lavish façades. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6 Avignon Avignon has a rich history, from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of seven successive Popes between 1309 and 1377. The city also played a major part in the French Revolution. Your included walking tour will take you past the ornate beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, as well as Pont d’Avignon, an ancient stone bridge crossing the Rhône. You may wish to experience a different side of Avignon, by canoeing down the Rhône. Gain another perspective of the city and its stirring architecture whilst sailing one of the most vital riverways in Europe. This evening you are invited to join our unique EmeraldPLUS experience — a classical concert in Avignon. Canoeing excursion in Avignon Classical concert in Avignon Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 72
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