8 Day River Cruise with 2 nights in Paris and 2 nights in French Riviera - HOSTED by Lynn Holinski
Join Lynn Holinski from Elevation Travel on a captivating river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers, beginning with two enchanting nights in Paris and continuing through charming towns, lush countryside, and historic cities like Lyon, Tournon, and Avignon, with guided sightseeing along the way.
This unforgettable journey ends with two relaxing nights on the stunning French Riviera, where the sparkling Mediterranean and scenic coastal charm provide the perfect finale to this exceptional European adventure.
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ITINERARY
OCT 4, 2026
PARIS, FRANCE
BIENVENUE EN FRANCE!
Take free time today to fall in love with the world’s most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.
OCT 5, 2026
PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.
Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.
Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre. Breakfast
OCT 6, 2026
DIJON–BEAUNE–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION)
Take a High-Speed Train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s architectural highlights.
This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your Suite Ship®.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS
Breakfast, Dinner
OCT 7, 2026
TOURNUS
Pearl of Southern Burgundy
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.
Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay
wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin.
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCT 8, 2026
LYON
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCT 9, 2026
LYON
Adventures in Food and Wine
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.
The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.
EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCT 10, 2026
TOURNON - VIVIERS
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.
Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch..
VIVIERS
World History in a Charming French Country Village
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a
late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCT 11, 2026
AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.
Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.
Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCT 12, 2026
ARLES
A Brush with Genius
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.
Take free time to stop in Le Café van Gogh for a glass of wine.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OCT 13, 2026
ARLES–FRENCH RIVIERA
(DISEMBARKATION)
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast
After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Nice on the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.
Breakfast
OCT 14, 2026
FRENCH RIVIERA
The “Queen of the French Riviera”
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.
Breakfast
OCT 15, 2026
FRENCH RIVIERA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
INCLUDED
• All meals indicated in itinerary
• Choice of complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks
are included with dinner & lunch and sparkling
wine with breakfast. Complimentary specialty
coffees, tea, and filtered water refill stations are
available 24 hours a day
• Hotel accommodations in Paris
• Complimentry WiFi onboard
• Complimentary room service onboard
• Excursions listed in itinerary
• Gratuities (if booked by September 26, 2025)
NOT INCLUDED
• International airfare. Can be arranged from most
major North American cities. Contact us for details
• Alcoholic drinks and other drinks not listed above
• Port taxes + fees
• Travel and baggage Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Airport taxes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months
after your return
• Interruption/cancellation & medical coverage are
highly recommended and can be purchased at the
time of deposit. Call for details.
**Hosts for the tour based on a minimum number of guests booking. *Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include the taxes and pre paid gratuities and advertised savings and do not include airfare. Non-refundable deposit of $250 due at time of booking to confirm reservation. Non-refundable final payment due July 4, 2026. Advertised offer valid on new bookings only and has no cash value. See Elevation Travel & Tours for complete details, terms and conditions. NOT INCLUDED: Travel and baggage insurance, all items of a personal nature such as tips for meals, telephone calls, laundry, etc. All services not mentioned as “included” in the itinerary may have a charge. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return.
Call Elevation Travel & Tours Today To Reserve Your Vacation!
1-888-816-0146
lynn@elevationtravel.ca