11-Day Paris, Rhone Valley & Provence

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Go deeper into the 'City of Love' with a local guide as you learn everything about the Marais neighbourhood! During this private guided 2.5-hour walking tour, your guide will explain all the secrets and traditions of the most vibrant place in Paris! You'll go to the art galleries, the pop-up stores and all the little cafes and shops of this trendy neighbourhood. You'll then enjoy the afternoon on your own. Why not do some shopping in the city renowned for high fashion?

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Today, you'll finish your visit to the wonderful city of Paris with a free morning during which you can discover the main sights. You can visit Ile de la Cite in the centre of the city, the famous Notre Dame Cathedral or the iconic Eiffel Tower. In the afternoon, you'll catch a train to Lyon to the great Rhône Valley to start your the southern part of the trip, different from the capital but just as exciting as it!

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From the wine-braised chicken of coq au vin to the city's most famous sausage, Lyon is, without a doubt, France's most famous centre for gastronomical experiences. Lyon's reputation for culinary excellence is long and well-deserved. You'll discover this during your day tour of the city where you'll visit markets, sample goods, meet the merchants and finish the tour with a delicious lunchtime meal. In the evening, the culinary delights continue with dinner at Le Musee.

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Today, you'll leave the culinary delights of Lyon behind for the day and head to the Northern Rhone Valley to sample the many beautiful wines produced here. Having first explored the stunning ancient city of Vienne and learnt about its history whilst wondering the narrow streets filled with ancient monuments, you'll head to the vineyards. Here, you'll taste your way through famous wines of Northern Rhone Valley that make up some delicious vintages.

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This morning you'll collect your rental car, leave Lyon and head South to the 'Gates of Provence' known as Drome Provencale. After two hours of driving, you'll reach the Drome Provencale, which is considered the northern gateway to the Provence which is filled with stunning lavender fields, olive orchards and grape vineyards. Here you can admire the stunning Romanesque Provencal architecture as you explore the region before heading to your 17th-century farmhouse in Grignan, a short drive away.

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Today, you'll wake up in Grignan, have breakfast at your farmhouse overlooking the pool and get ready for an E-bike adventure tour with your local guide to discover the landscapes of the Drôme Provençale. You'll pass through beautiful olive orchards, lavender fields and vineyards and at the end of the day, you'll be able to take your time in one of the terraces of the many shaded cafés, under a lime tree, with a glass of rosé to reflect on the day.

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Let yourself be captivated by the famous vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape as you and a wine expert enjoy a tasting experience right in heart of the 12th-century estate and its castle. Continuing your journey, you'll travel to the fascinating medieval city of Avignon to where, for several decades in the 14th century, Pope Clemente V, moved his court. Here, you'll visit Avignon’s Papal Palace, the largest palace in Europe which is the equivalent of four Gothic cathedral's put together.

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Today, after breakfast at the hotel you'll drive yourself to the city of Arles. You'll discover this ancient Roman city, a fortified town listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site home to stunning Romanesque architecture including the Arles Amphitheatre. In the afternoon, you'll explore the Camargue Natural Park area, which is a large UNESCO designated biosphere reserve sandwiched between the Rhone River mouth and the Mediterranean Sea.

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For the last step of your trip along the Rhone River, you'll drive down to Aix-en-Provence, the capital of the region and a vibrant university city known for being the home and inspiration of post-impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. In the afternoon, you'll head over to Marseille and the Mediterranean coast. Marseille, the oldest city in France, was important during both the Greek and Roman era as a vital trading port; an important role which still remains true today.