Embark on an 11-day river cruise aboard the Emerald Liberte. Begin in Nice with a three-night stay, including a city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo. Enjoy leisure time or visit Saint-Paul de Vence. Transfer to Arles to board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Explore Arles’ Roman amphitheater and Van Gogh sites. Visit Avignon’s Palais des Papes and attend a classical concert. Discover Viviers with a guided tour and soap workshop. Tour Tournon or hike local vineyards. In Macon, enjoy a Beaujolais wine tasting. In Lyon, explore the city’s Roman and culinary heritage with walking and bike tours. Optional experiences include visits to Les Baux, Chateauneuf du Pape, Pont du Gard, Pérouges, and more.
Highlights
Explore Nice’s Riviera charm and iconic French coastal architecture
Tour Arles’ Roman ruins and uncover Van Gogh’s artistic inspirations
Visit Avignon’s Gothic palace and attend a classical concert event
Experience Viviers’ medieval streets and join a soap-making workshop
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive in Nice, the vibrant heart of the Côte d’Azur and a captivating city along the French Riviera. Transfer from the airport to your centrally located hotel, where you can enjoy your three-night stay.
Today, travel to Monte Carlo to discover the glamorous lifestyle of Monaco, a destination featured in several iconic films and home to one of the world’s most famous Grand Prix circuits.
Included Excursion
A city tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
After breakfast, transfer to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Arles, where a warm welcome awaits from your captain and crew. Tonight, enjoy a dinner on board.
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 Amphitheater, 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.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
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A Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale
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In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
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Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
The words Provence & lavender fields have become so synonymous with each other over the decades that we can hardly mention one without the other.
The dusky purple shades and delicate fragrances that decorate its fields every summer are now so emblematic of the region that the Provence lavender fields have very much become a tourist attraction in their own right.
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 this afternoon 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 decad es. This evening you are invited to join the unique experience of a classical concert in Avignon as part of the EmeraldPLUS program.
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Tour to Lavender Fields
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Avignon
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Classical concert in Avignon
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Canoeing excursion in Avignon
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Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
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Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
A snapshot of quintessential France awaits your arrival in Viviers, a town that perfectly encapsulates the medieval days of the region. Pastel colored 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.
EmeraldPLUS
Provencal soap-making workshop
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Guided tour of Viviers
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Visit to Chauvet Pont D’Arc (extra expense)
As you sail down the gently twisting Rhône River into Tournon, 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.
Today, enjoy a relaxed morning sailing on the Saone river until you reach the lovely town of Macon. Here, discover the Beaujolais wine region, renowned for its vibrant, fruity wines with Gamay grape variety. The extensive planting of the Gamay grape makes Beaujolais wine region one of the several regions on the planet to focus on a single grape variety. Red wine accounts for 99% of the total wine production of the region.
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.
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting
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Guided bike tour of Lyon
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Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
Day 11: Lyon | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of French architecture and sun-kissed vineyards with you.
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Single Stateroom (ES)
Single Occupancy Only. 105 sqft (9.8 sqm). 2 single cabins located on the Riviera Deck with a deluxe single bed, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
Stateroom (E)
Emerald Stateroom - Dimensions: 170 sq ft (15.8 sq m) 7 cabins located at Riviera Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
Stateroom (D)
Emerald Stateroom - Dimensions: 170 sq ft (15.8 sq m) 6 cabins located at Riviera Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
Panorama Balcony Suite (C)
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite - Dimensions: 170 sq ft (15.8 sq m) 14 cabin located at Vista Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, indoor balcony with the open-air system, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, infotainment system and mini-fridge
Panorama Balcony Suite (B)
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite - Dimensions: 170 sq ft (15.8 sq m) 13 cabin located at Vista Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, indoor balcony with the open-air system, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, infotainment system and mini-fridge
Panorama Balcony Suite (A)
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite - Dimensions: 170 sq ft (15.8 sq m) 21 cabins located at Horizon Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, indoor balcony with the open-air system, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, infotainment system and mini-fridge
Grand Balcony Suite (S)
Grand Balcony Suite - Dimensions: 170 sq ft (15.8 sq m) 4 cabins located at Horizon Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, outdoor private balcony with the open-air system, an in-suite mini-bar available at own expense, a complimentary Nespresso machine and bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes, and slippers
Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite (SA)
Owner's One-Bedroom Suite - Dimensions: 315 sq ft. (29.3 sq m) 2 cabins located at Horizon Deck with a Queen-size or twin beds, an outdoor private balcony with the open-air system, a separate bathroom and lounge area, a walk-in wardrobe, an in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily with wine, beer, and soft drinks
Notes
Single accommodations are available on some tours for an additional single supplement rate. Contact us for details of pricing and availability.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
