Welcome to Nice, a fascinating city on the French Riviera and the sun-kissed capital of the Cote d'Azur. You will be transferred from the airport to your centrally located hotel, where a three-night stay is yours to enjoy.
Today, you will be taken to Monte Carlo to learn about the jet set lifestyle that can be found in Monaco, an area that has famously been portrayed in a handful of successful movies and the home to one of the most recognizable Grand Prix tracks in the world. Included Excursion: A city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo ... Read More
Today is yours to spend enjoying tour seaside surrounds at leisure, and your tour director will be available to help you plan your day. DiscoverMORE: Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence (extra expense)
After breakfast, you will get transferred to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Arles, where a warm welcome awaits from your captain and crew. Tonight, enjoy a dinner onboard.
Sunday - Nov 1, 2026
Day 5
Arles, France
Revel in the glory of the Roman Empire today during an insightful visit to Arles, including its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments. Visit Arles Amphitheatre, a 2,000-year-old structure where thousands of spectators once gathered to watch heart-pounding chariot races. Enjoy learning about the time spent by Vincent van Gogh in the city, taking inspiration from his surroundings and using them to create many of his most iconic pieces of art, including 'Starry Night Over the Rhone'. Then, enjoy some time to explore the beauty of Arles at your leisure. Included Excursion: Guided tour of Arles with arena visit; EmeraldPLUS: A Provencal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale; DiscoverMORE: In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Les Baux-de-Provence (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense) ... Read More
Monday - Nov 2, 2026
Day 6
Avignon, France
Avignon has a long and storied history. This fortified town is the former residence of seven consecutive Popes in the 1300s who fled Rome to escape from the political pressures of the Roman Empire. The city went on to become an important location during the French Revolution. Embark on a guided walking tour this morning to witness its illustrious past, including the ornate Gothic exterior of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, built by the Popes over two decades. This evening, you are invited to join the unique experience of a classical concert in Avignon as part of an EmeraldPLUS program. Included Excursion: Guided tour of Avignon; EmeraldPLUS: Classical concert in Avignon; EmeraldACTIVE: Canoeing excursion in Avignon; DiscoverMORE: Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Visit to Chateauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting (extra expense) ... Read More
Tuesday - Nov 3, 2026
Day 7
Viviers, France
A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. Pastel colored buildings gently faded by the sun line narrow cobblestone streets, and the heart of the Old Town is yours to explore today during a guided walking tour. Included Excursion: Guided tour of Viviers; DiscoverMORE: Visit to Chauvet-Pont d'Arc (extra expense) ... Read More
Wednesday - Nov 4, 2026
Day 8
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
As we sail down the gently twisting Rhone River into Tournon, you'll be treated to an extraordinary view of a 16th-century castle overlooking the village and a pair of ancient watchtowers adorning the surrounding rural landscape. Today, embark on a guided tour of Tournon and learn about its illustrious history and the culture of the people who call it home. If you would like to explore more of the region's natural beauty, then you may instead choose to embark on an EmeraldACTIVE hike through some of the local vineyards. Included Excursion: Guided tour of Tournon with wine tasting; EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through the vineyards ... Read More
Thursday - Nov 5, 2026
Day 9
Vienne, France
Today, we take you on a walking tour of Vienne, an important town in the Rhone-Alpes region, in the Isere department south of Lyon. The town has a long and prestigious history dating back to the Allobroges, a tribe of Gauls, and by Roman times Vienne was an important regional city. Although it started to lose importance to Lyon after the middle ages the town has several important monuments from both the Roman and medieval eras. Included Excursion: Walking tour of Vienne; EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive tasting onboard ... Read More
Friday - Nov 6, 2026
Day 10
Lyon, France
As one of the largest cities in France and a former Roman capital, many of the most important moments in French history have taken place in Lyon. But it's Lyonnaise cuisine that has really put this city on the map, delighting gastronomists from around the world. Join your local guide for a walking tour of the city, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviere. If you're feeling more active, then you may instead choose to embark on a guided bike tour, touching on its most prominent architectural wonders and moments from history. Included Excursion: Guided tour of Lyon; EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour of Lyon; DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Perouges (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Lyon by Night (extra expense) ... Read More
After breakfast, bid farewell to your contemporary Star-Ship in Lyon and relax as you transfer to Paris by train, where a distinctive Parisian atmosphere will be waiting to welcome you. Your itinerary includes a two-night stay in a well-appointed hotel.
Today, the wide and opulently adorned Parisian streets will be yours to stroll down with your local guide, as you visit highlights that include the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. Continue on to explore the Seine River during a charming cruise, before finishing at the Eiffel Tower. Included Excursion: A guided tour of Paris and a Seine river cruise ... Read More
After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests as you are transferred to the airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking memories of gastronomic delights and the iconic Eiffel Tower with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. ... Read More
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