Enjoy a full day at your leisure to discover more of this romantic city, such as the world-renowned Louvre Museum or Musee d'Orsay. Perhaps go shopping in the Faubourg Saint-Honore district or simply relax and spend the day like a local - by scoping out a local cafe for a cafe au lait, toasted baguette, or croissant. In the evening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city's premier artist's enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. You'll be taken on an evening illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the "City of Light". (B) ... Read More
Check out of your Paris hotel and head to the train station to board the TGV high-speed train through the French countryside to Lyon. Once in the "food capital of France", enjoy some free time for lunch on your own and an included cooking demonstration of regional cuisine and culinary techniques. Afterward, settle into your stateroom. From the ship's berth on the Rhone in the city center, discover Lyon on your own before tonight's welcome reception onboard. (Meals: D) ... Read More
Lyon, France
Arrive in Lyon and settle into your stateroom. From the ship's berth on the Rhone in the city center, discover Lyon on your own before tonight's welcome reception onboard. (Meals: D)
Friday - Oct 9, 2026
Day 5
Lyon, France
Set where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet, Lyon was established in the first century as a Roman military outpost. Start your tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site amid the medieval lanes of Fourviere Hill, visiting its 19th-century basilica as well as the Roman ruins of Lugdunum. Then venture into Vieux Lyon on a guided walk in the Saint-Jean district, known for its traboules, hidden passageways used by silk workers to transport their wares and later by Resistance fighters during World War II. Alternatively, indulge in a variety of cheeses, breads, and charcuterie on a visit to historic Les Halles market, or a take guided bike tour. The afternoon is yours to explore the city as you wish. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Oct 10, 2026
Day 6
Lyon, France
Vienne, France
Get a glimpse into Lyon's past as an important silk manufacturing center on a visit to a workshop where artisans produce silks using traditional methods "a la lyonnaise". See how pigments are prepared and prints are created and fixed, and learn about the lives of the canuts, Lyon's silk workers, who famously revolted in the mid-1800s. Alternatively, you can choose to travel to the vineyards of Beaujolais for a wine tasting and learn about the history and techniques of wine production in the region. This evening, learn about Vienne's renowned jazz festival and the evolution of French jazz as you listen to a live performance. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Oct 11, 2026
Day 7
Vienne, France
Situated between the wine regions of Beaujolais and Cotes du Rhone lies Vienne, a city with a Roman past that can be seen in its marvelously preserved ruins. On a walking tour, view the Roman Temple of Augustus and Livia and visit the Gothic cathedral and the Romanesque St. Pierre Abbey, one of the oldest surviving churches in France. If you prefer a more active outing, hike to a chapel atop Mount Pipet or go biking on a scenic stretch of the ViaRhona cycling route. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Oct 12, 2026
Day 8
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Viviers, France
Ride a vintage steam train through the magnificent scenery of the Gorges du Doux in the mountains of Ardeche, stopping in the charming town of Colombier-le-Vieux. Or visit the Chateau de Tournon for a presentation and sampling of wine and chocolate. For a more active adventure, hike through the vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage and stop in at a local winery for a tasting. Sail on to Viviers arriving this evening and stroll through the city on an entertaining history tour that might send shivers down your spine! (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Oct 13, 2026
Day 9
Avignon, France
Dock in delightful Avignon, the seat of the papacy for nearly 70 years in the 14th century. Choose to explore the extraordinary Papal Palace, originally built by Pope Clement V when he fled Rome and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or head to the fabled Luberon to visit the artists' hub of Bonnieux and the acclaimed Fondation Blachere, which showcases contemporary African art. Alternatively, set out on a gastronomic tour of Avignon, visiting producers and epicurean shops to sample specialties. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Pont du Gard aqueduct, a masterpiece of ancient Roman engineering, or opt for a guided bike ride through Avignon. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Oct 14, 2026
Day 10
Arles, France
Delight in a guided walking tour of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman ruins, a visit to the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, and a walk to the artist's haunts, or bike along the riverfront. In the afternoon, tour Saint-Remy-de-Provence, where Vincent van Gogh produced some of his most famous paintings while confined to an asylum. Alternatively, venture to Les Baux-de-Provence, a village built high among the crags of a rocky outcropping. Meander among the ruins of its fortress and the galleries and boutiques that now line the storied lanes. Stop at the Carrieres de Lumieres for a multisensory experience of art, music, and history, and visit an olive farm. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Bid farewell to Arles and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals: B)
Arles, France
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 11 - Thursday - Oct 15, 2026
Day 11
Bus Travel
Nimes, France
TGV Train Travel
Barcelona, Spain
Disembark your ship in Arles and board the TGV high-speed train to the city that inspired Antoni Gaudi and is certain to inspire you. On the way, pass through Camargue on the southern coast before stopping in Nimes, a former outpost of the Roman Empire, close to the Mediterranean, where you will have free time for some exploring. Afterward, we will continue on to the Catalan city of Barcelona. (Meals: B) ... Read More
Barcelona, the bustling capital of Catalonia, is an artist's, architect's, foodie's, historian's, and culturist's dream. Tour the cobblestoned lanes of the Gothic Quarter in the medieval city center and Las Ramblas. See some of Antoni Gaudi's imaginative architectural creations, like La Sagrada Familia. (Meals: B) ... Read More
Join an excursion to the mountain Montserrat, which is home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, located about 30 miles from Barcelona. Once there, you'll ride a scenic funicular to the top of the mountain and experience an indescribable view of the Catalonia landscape. The monastery, officially founded in 1025, soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin Mary. The whole of Montserrat is built around facilitating the worship of the Black Madonna in the Basilica. While here, you'll see the famous Black Madonna sculpture, which sits at the back of the church, above the altar area. The stairway leading to the statue, plus the room and altar in which the statue sits are ornate, golden, and pay tribute to the wonder that is the Virgin herself. (Meals: B) ... Read More
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