France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux

Welcome to France! Arrive in Marseille by 3 pm and board your Suite Ship®. Enjoy a relaxing evening as we dock overnight in Arles. Dinner is included.

Start your day with a power walk in Arles, attend a painting workshop, or join a guided walking tour to the Roman Amphitheater. Later, sail to Avignon, where we'll dock overnight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Discover the fortress city of Avignon with a guided sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Palace of the Popes. Enjoy optional excursions or explore the city at your leisure. Overnight docking in Avignon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. Explore the charming village on a guided walking tour, visiting its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town. Later, cruise to Tain L’Hermitage for an overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Explore Tournon on foot or join a guided walking tour to see the town's 16th-century castle and Roman ruins. In the afternoon, cruise to Lyon for an overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Lyon, exploring Fourvière Hill, the Old Town, and Place des Terreaux. Spend free time biking or strolling through the city before sailing to Tournus. Overnight docking in Tournus. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Travel to the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and attend a wine-tasting in a medieval castle. In the afternoon, cruise along the Saône River to Chalon-sur-Saône. Enjoy a cheese tasting on board and live entertainment in the evening. Overnight docking in Chalon-sur-Saône. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, a 15th-century architectural highlight. In the afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship®. Cruise to Vernon for an overnight stay. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles on foot or take a guided tour of Giverny, home of Claude Monet. Alternatively, visit Bizy Castle, known as 'Normandy's Versailles'. Enjoy a traditional French luncheon on board before cruising to Les Andelys. Overnight docking in Les Andelys. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a guided hike to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard or take a guided walking tour of Les Andelys. Later, enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river or take a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route. Overnight docking in Caudebec. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a guided tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery. Alternatively, take a full-day guided tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites or join 'A Taste of Normandy' guided tour. Overnight cruise to Rouen. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Take a guided bike tour to explore Rouen's famous monuments and hidden gems or join a guided walking tour to see the city's medieval quarter, the 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Overnight cruise to Conflans. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine or join a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, the home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Overnight cruise to Paris. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Experience the Seine river by foot or discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating guided walk. Alternatively, join a guided city tour to see iconic sites like the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Overnight docking in Paris. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Overnight docking in Bordeaux. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Take a guided tour of Château de la Brède, the birthplace of Montesquieu, or join a guided visit with wine tasting at a local château. Enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship® in the evening. Overnight docking in Cadillac-sur-Garonne. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region or take a guided visit to a historic château in the Médoc area and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines. Overnight docking in Cussac Fort Médoc. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Take a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, an UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by a panoramic drive along the Route de la Corniche. Alternatively, join a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting. Overnight docking in Bourg. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, sail to Bordeaux for an overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals. In the afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for a breathtaking visit. Overnight docking in Bordeaux. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’s postcard river views or join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Overnight docking in Bordeaux. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Your unforgettable 22-day tour through the heart of France concludes after breakfast. Safe travels!