Day 1 - Nice

Welcome to Nice, a fascinating city on the French Riviera and the sun-kissed capital of the Côte d’Azur. You will be transferred from the airport to your centrally located hotel, where a three-night stay is yours to enjoy.

Day 2 - Nice

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 recognisable Grand Prix tracks in the world.

Included Excursion: A city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Nice

Today is yours to spend enjoying tour seaside surrounds at leisure, and your hospitality representative will be available to help you plan your day.

DiscoverMORE: Visit to Saint-Paul de Vence (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Nice - Arles

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 on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Arles

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 Rhône’. Then, enjoy some time to explore the beauty of Arles at your leisure.

EmeraldPLUS: A Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale

Included Excursion: Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Avignon

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 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 afternoon is yours to leisurely explore, perhaps crossing the 12th-century Stone Bridge.

EmeraldACTIVE: Canoeing excursion in Avignon

Included Excursion: Guided tour of Avignon

DiscoverMORE: Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE: Classical concert in Avignon (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Viviers

 

A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. Pastel coloured 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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Tournon

As we sail down the gently twisting Rhône 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.
 
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through the vineyards

Included Excursion: Guided tour of Tournon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Lyon

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 Fourvière. 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.

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour of Lyon

Included Excursion: Guided tour of Lyon

DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune

The birthplace of photography and the centre of Burgundy’s wine region is yours to discover today as you travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune. Stop to visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the best-preserved examples of 15th-century French architecture and home to one of the most popular wine auctions in the country.

EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive tasting on board

Included Excursion: Visit to the Hospices de Beaune

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - Lyon – Paris

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.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12 - Paris

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

DiscoverMORE: Tastes of Paris (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13 - Paris

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.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Departs: Multiple departure dates in 2025

*Advertised price is based on departure 17 July 2025 and is subject to change based on availability. Prices correct as at 14 November 2024.

Please enquire with your RAC consultant for current availability and pricing.

February 2025

*Advertised price based on journey EPFN departing 17 July 2025 in an E Category Stateroom. Advertised price based on Super Earlybird Fare and includes maximum saving amount. A non-re-fundable booking deposit per person is due within 7 days of booking. Surcharges may apply on credit card transactions. Prices, dates, taxes & availability correct at 14 November 2024 & subject to change.

^Maximum Super Earlybird saving included in advertised price. River Cruising Super Earlybird offers must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure. Super Earlybird offer is subject to availability. All bookings are subject to Emerald Cruises terms and conditions. Please check with your RAC travel consultant for details.

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