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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Marseille

   France

   

   Founded by Greek sailors in 600 BC, Marseille is France's oldest and most viscerally alive city — a Mediterranean port where the catch is still sold from fishing boat decks at the Vieux-Port each morning beneath the golden Madonna of Notre-Dame de la Garde, gleaming on her basilica above the city. The bouillabaisse served at harbourside institutions such as Chez Fonfon is not merely a dish but a rite, its saffron-stained broth tying Marseille to its Hellenic roots. Explore the dramatic Calanques national park, a coastal labyrinth of turquoise coves just south of the city. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons.

2. Day 2

   Monte Carlo

   Monaco

   

   Monte Carlo, Monaco is a sovereign principality on the French Riviera where centuries of Grimaldi rule have forged an extraordinary concentration of elegance — from the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo to the cliff-top Oceanographic Museum founded by Prince Albert I. No visit is complete without savouring *barbagiuan* at the Condamine market and exploring the old town of Monaco-Ville, where the cathedral and prince's palace command sweeping Mediterranean views. The most luminous months are May through September, with late spring offering the electric atmosphere of the Grand Prix season alongside gentler crowds and pristine coastal light.

3. Day 3

   Aix-en-Provence

   France

   

   Aix-en-Provence is a luminous Provençal city of golden stone, mossy fountains, and aristocratic elegance, founded by the Romans in 123 BC and immortalised by Cézanne's paintings of Mont Sainte-Victoire. Visitors should not miss the Saturday market at Place Richelme and the legendary calissons d'Aix from the Confiserie du Roy René, paired with a rosé on the Cours Mirabeau. The ideal season is late spring through early autumn, when the plane trees are in full canopy and the light takes on the honeyed intensity that has drawn artists to this city for centuries.

4. Day 4

   Chalon-Sur-Saone

   France

   

   Birthplace of photography and gateway to Burgundy's finest vineyards, Chalon-sur-Saône is a Saône River gem that rewards those who linger beyond its famous streets. The Musée Nicéphore Niépce, housed in a riverside mansion, chronicles the invention of the medium that changed human perception forever, while the surrounding Côte Chalonnaise wine villages — Mercurey, Givry, Rully — offer some of Burgundy's most approachable yet complex Pinot Noirs. Visit in late summer or early autumn for harvest season, when the vineyards blush gold and local restaurants celebrate the new vintage.

5. Day 5

   Tournus

   France

   

   Tournus is a captivating commune in eastern France, renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and exceptional culinary experiences. Must-do activities include exploring the Abbey of Saint-Philibert and indulging in local dishes like coq au vin. The best season to visit is spring or early autumn when the weather is mild and the local markets are brimming with fresh produce.

6. Day 6

   At Sea

   France

   

7. Day 7

   Lyon

   France

   

   Lyon sits at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône — a geographic destiny that made it the capital of Roman Gaul, a Renaissance silk-trading powerhouse, and, by contemporary consensus, the undisputed gastronomic capital of France. The UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon preserves Europe's finest concentration of Renaissance architecture, its labyrinthine traboules — secret passageways threading through courtyard after courtyard — offering endless discovery. Paul Bocuse's legacy lives on in the city's constellation of bouchons, where quenelles de brochet and tablier de sapeur are served with the straightforward confidence of a city that has never needed to prove its culinary supremacy. Lyon rewards a visit in any season, with the Festival of Lights in December being particularly magical.

8. Day 8

   Vienna

   Austria

   

   The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

9. Day 9

   Avignon

   France

   

   Avignon's Palais des Papes — a fortress-palace of staggering medieval ambition where seven successive popes held court for seventy years — still dominates this Provençal city's skyline, its limestone bulk enclosing frescoed chapels and vast ceremonial halls that once shaped the destiny of Christendom. In July, the city transforms for the celebrated Festival d'Avignon, Europe's premier theatre gathering, turning every courtyard and cloister into a stage. Year-round, the beautifully preserved historic centre offers world-class Rhône Valley wines, refined Provençal cuisine, and the beguiling spectacle of the Pont Saint-Bénézet stretching halfway across the river. Lyon and Marseille are each accessible in under ninety minutes by TGV.

10. Day 10

    Avignon

    France

    

    Avignon's Palais des Papes — a fortress-palace of staggering medieval ambition where seven successive popes held court for seventy years — still dominates this Provençal city's skyline, its limestone bulk enclosing frescoed chapels and vast ceremonial halls that once shaped the destiny of Christendom. In July, the city transforms for the celebrated Festival d'Avignon, Europe's premier theatre gathering, turning every courtyard and cloister into a stage. Year-round, the beautifully preserved historic centre offers world-class Rhône Valley wines, refined Provençal cuisine, and the beguiling spectacle of the Pont Saint-Bénézet stretching halfway across the river. Lyon and Marseille are each accessible in under ninety minutes by TGV.

11. Day 11

    Arles

    France

    

    Arles, the most important city in Roman Gaul after Lyon, wears its history with casual magnificence: a first-century amphitheatre still hosts bullfights beneath open skies, and the haunting Alyscamps necropolis — once among the most prestigious burial grounds in the Western world — lines a poplar-shaded avenue with ancient sarcophagi. Yet Arles is equally celebrated as the city that intoxicated Vincent van Gogh, who produced over three hundred works here in fifteen fevered months; the Fondation Vincent van Gogh now honors his legacy in beautifully renovated rooms. Spring and autumn are ideal, with the Camargue's flamingo-filled wetlands just minutes south. Lyon is two hours north by TGV.

12. Day 12

    Lyon

    France

    

    Lyon sits at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône — a geographic destiny that made it the capital of Roman Gaul, a Renaissance silk-trading powerhouse, and, by contemporary consensus, the undisputed gastronomic capital of France. The UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon preserves Europe's finest concentration of Renaissance architecture, its labyrinthine traboules — secret passageways threading through courtyard after courtyard — offering endless discovery. Paul Bocuse's legacy lives on in the city's constellation of bouchons, where quenelles de brochet and tablier de sapeur are served with the straightforward confidence of a city that has never needed to prove its culinary supremacy. Lyon rewards a visit in any season, with the Festival of Lights in December being particularly magical.

13. Day 13

    Geneva

    Switzerland

    

    Geneva is Switzerland's cosmopolitan lakeside capital, where diplomatic prestige meets Alpine beauty at the western tip of Lac Léman. Visitors should not miss a fondue evening at the Bains des Pâquis and a day trip to the medieval hilltop town of Gruyères for its celebrated cheese and castle. The city is magnificent year-round, though late spring through early autumn offers the warmest weather for lakeside strolls and the fullest river cruise schedules along the Rhône.

14. Day 14

    Paris

    France

    

    Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

Cabin Categories

Category 1 | Emerald Deck

Outside

180 sq ftMax 2CAT1

<p>2 European twin beds<b></b></p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins<br></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Towels, Washcloths, Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver (220v only in bathroom), Shower Cap, Soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, 2-small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p>

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Category 2 | Emerald Deck

Outside

225 sq ftMax 2CAT2

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together<b></b></p><p></p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, two small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p><p></p>

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Category 3 | Ruby Deck

Balcony

225 sq ftMax 2CAT3

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b><br>Yes, with shower</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels &amp; Washcloths</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p><p></p>

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Category 4 | Diamond Deck

Balcony

225 sq ftMax 2CAT4

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together<br></p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b><br></p><p>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p></p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b><br></p><p>Yes, with shower<br></p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b></p><p>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels &amp; Washcloths</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b></p><p>Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling and open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p><p></p>

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Category 5 | Diamond Deck

Balcony

300 sq ftMax 2CAT5

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; sofa bed<br></p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:<br></b>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:<br></b>Bathrobes &amp; Slippers (2 per suite), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:<br></b>Elegantly designed cabins, 2 French balconies, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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