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Avalon Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)

Jul 21 - 28, 2026

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Overview

Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rh么ne and Sa么ne Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your ship in Arles, famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes, the largest gothic fortress in the world. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you鈥檒l go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France鈥檚 gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rh么ne and Sa么ne Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you鈥檝e seen on postcards.

Day 1 路 Tue, Jul 21 路 Arles, France

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of聽France聽or聽Portugal, the vistas...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Poetry II

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships, the Poetry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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Arles

ARLES (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship庐 is Ready for Boarding Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES ARLES-WINDOW-DETAIL.jpg Arles, France, is a historic city in...

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Day 2 路 Wed, Jul 22 路 Arles, France

Arles

ARLES: A Brush with Genius Visit the Adventure Center for today鈥檚 activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn...

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Day 3 路 Thu, Jul 23 路 Avignon, France

Avignon

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon鈥攚ith its ramparts encircling the city鈥攁nd a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes. Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to th...

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Day 4 路 Fri, Jul 24 路 Viviers, France

Viviers

World History in a Charming French Country Village Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. ACTIVE Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an afternoon G...

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Day 5 路 Sat, Jul 25 路 Tain-l'Hermitage, France

Tain-l'Hermitage

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards Join your Adventure Host for today鈥檚 special activities. ACTIVE Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR: CLASSIC Take a mo...

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Day 6 路 Sun, Jul 26 路 Lyon, France

Lyon

Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France ACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rh么ne and Sa么ne rivers meet CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseei...

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Day 7 路 Mon, Jul 27 路 Chalon-sur-Sa么ne, France

Tournus-Chalon-sur-Sa么ne

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Sa么ne DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the M芒connais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieva...

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Day 8 路 Tue, Jul 28 路 Chalon-sur-Sa么ne, France

Chalon-sur-Sa么ne

DISEMBARKATION Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am.

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