Nice & Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Transfer to Nice, where you will be taken to your centrally located hotel. Included is a three-night stay in the sun-kissed capital of the Côte d’Azur.

Today, the stunning seaside surrounds of the French Riviera are yours to explore with your local guide, before spending the afternoon exploring at leisure.
You will be taken to Monte Carlo for an insightful tour. Famously portrayed in films that include Never Say Never Again and To Catch a Thief, Monte Carlo offers much in the way of its charming past.
Witness the impressive Prince’s Palace of Monaco, originally a Genoese fortress with a dramatic past and the home of beloved actress Grace Kelly.
Included Excursion
A city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Meals Included: Breakfast

Nice has long held a reputation for its glamour, where sun-kissed beaches and lavish surrounds create a unique atmosphere that is unlike any other. Today, explore Nice at leisure. Your Emerald Waterways representative will be available to help you to plan your day in this vibrant city.
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Visit to Saint Paul de Vence (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Revel in the glory of the Roman Empire today during an insightful visit to Arles, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles and Arles Amphitheatre, a 2,000-year-old structure where spectators would have once gathered by the masses to watch superb chariot races.
Enjoy learning about the time that Vincent van Gogh spent in the city, taking inspiration from his surroundings and using them to create many of his most iconic pieces of art, including the “Starry Night Over the Rhône”, before exploring Arles at leisure.
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A Provençal dinner hosted by Chef Fabien Morreale
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Arles with arena visit
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Excursion to Camargue (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Avignon has a long and storied history, as this fortified town was once the residence of Popes who fled from Rome, hoping to escape from the political pressures of the Roman Empire.
Embark on a guided walking tour of Avignon 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 explore at leisure, perhaps crossing the 12th-century Stone Bridge.
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Avignon
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A canoeing excursion in Avignon
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A guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
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A classical concert in Avignon (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. Pastel coloured buildings that have been 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
A guided tour of Viviers
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Fishing class on the Rhône (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As we sail down the gently twisting Rhône and into Tournon, a 16th-century castle sits overlooking the village and a pair of ancient watchtowers can be seen adorning the surrounding rural landscape.
Today, embark on a guided tour of Tournon to 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.
Later, a guided bike tour to Glun will touch on the French countryside and the lives of the people who live there.
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A regional wine tasting on board
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A guided bike tour to Glun
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A guided hike through the vineyards
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Tournon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As one of the largest cities in France and a former Roman capital, a lot 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 Lyon, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. If you are feeling more active, then you may instead choose to embark on a guided bike tour around Lyon, touching on its most prominent architectural wonders and moments from history.
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A guided bike tour of Lyon
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Lyon
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Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
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A Silk presentation on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.
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A cheese and olive tasting on board
Included Excursion
Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport or train station, taking memories of French architecture and sun-kissed surrounds with you. Your flight is included in the price of your holiday. If you’d prefer not to fly, return travel via Eurostar is available.
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. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Meals Included: Breakfast