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SAIL WITH LILLIAN TO BURGUNDY AND PROVENCE!

Jul 21 - 28, 2026

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Overview

Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône 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’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône 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’ve seen on postcards.

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Pre and Post Cruise Options

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  • Pre Cruise: French Riviera 2 Nights

    2 Nights accommodations in Nice Nice, France city tour Motorcoach transfer to your Avalon Suite Ship En route to Arles, stop in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour to discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne’s hometown.

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  • Post Cruise: Paris 2 Nights

    Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris 2 nights accommodation in Paris hotel Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s ...

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Day 1 · Tue, Jul 21 · 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 

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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

Jul 21

ARLES (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® 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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Cabin Options

Jul 21 - 28, 2026

3 room options · Starting at $3,430

The price quoted is for choosing the $1500 savings per person. If you prefer the free airfare, then the price will be adjusted. The cabin price is also per person.

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Day 2 · Wed, Jul 22 · Arles, France

Arles

Jul 22

ARLES A Brush with Genius Visit the Adventure Center for today’s 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 · Thu, Jul 23 · Avignon, France

Avignon

Jul 23

AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence CLASSIC 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 vis...

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Day 4 · Fri, Jul 24 · Viviers, France

Viviers

Jul 24

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 aft...

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

Tain-l'Hermitage

Jul 25

TAIN L'HERMITAGE A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards Join your Adventure Host for today’s 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: ...

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Day 6 · Sun, Jul 26 · Lyon, France

Lyon

Jul 26

LYON Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France CLASSIC 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 th...

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Day 7 · Mon, Jul 27 · Chalon-sur-Saône, France

Chalon-sur-Saône

Jul 27

TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the ...

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Day 8 · Tue, Jul 28 · Chalon-sur-Saône, France

Chalon-sur-Saône

Jul 28

CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am. CHALON-SUR-SAONE-SUNSET.jpg

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Disembarkation

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