Begin on the French Riviera, cruise the Rhône, Saône, and Seine through Provence, Lyon, and Normandy to Paris, then conclude with guided sightseeing and free time during a three-night stay in London.
  • Discover the beauty of the French Riviera, including guided sightseeing in Nice and the historic Vieux Nice.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Aix-en-Provence, the elegant hometown of Cezanne.
  • Attend a painting workshop in Arles to learn Van Gogh’s techniques, and visit the Roman Amphitheater.
  • Tour the fortress city of Avignon, including the Palace of the Popes, and explore the Pont du Gard or Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars.
  • Explore the charming village of Viviers with its Romanesque cathedral and enjoy a tasting of local specialties.
  • Ride the Train des L’Ardeche through the scenic Doux Valley and tour medieval Tournon.
  • Experience Lyon with a guided tour of Fourvière Hill, the Old Town, and the lively Place des Terreaux.
  • Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, a 15th-century architectural gem, and enjoy wine tasting in the Mâconnais region.
  • Tour Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, and explore the picturesque town of Les Andelys.
  • Follow the Normandy Abbeys Route and take guided tours of the D-Day landing beaches and commemorative sites.
  • Discover the medieval quarter of Rouen, home of Joan of Arc, and see the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Visit Auvers-sur-Oise, resting place of Vincent van Gogh, or tour the Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon and Josephine.
  • Enjoy guided sightseeing in Paris, including the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, and the Latin Quarter.
  • See London’s iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
  • Enjoy free time in London to explore the city, visit Windsor Castle, ride the London Eye, or see a West End show.
Stay at Le Meridien Nice on the French Riviera and Park Plaza County Hall in London, paired with overnights aboard Avalon Suite Ships while cruising the Rhône, Saône, and Seine. Convenient overnight dockings in ports like Arles, Avignon, Lyon, and Paris complement comfortable shipboard accommodations between guided days ashore.