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Avalon Poetry II
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11 Night A Culinary Experience in Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

From Nice, (France) to Paris, (France)

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 13949420
Sail Date: Sunday, Mar 29, 2026
Return Date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
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11 Night A Culinary Experience in Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Mar 29, 2026
Day
1
  • Nice, France
Welcome to France. Enjoy free time to discover the beauty of the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.

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Monday - Mar 30, 2026
Day
2
  • Nice, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

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Tuesday - Mar 31, 2026
Day
3
  • Nice, France
  • Bus Travel

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Day 3 - Tuesday - Mar 31, 2026
Day
3
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Arles, France
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - Apr 1, 2026
Day
4
Arles, France
  • Arles, France
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Apr 2, 2026
Day
5
Avignon, France
  • Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Friday - Apr 3, 2026
Day
6
Viviers, France
  • Viviers, France
World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Apr 4, 2026
Day
7
Tain L'Hermitage, France
  • Tain L'Hermitage, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. In the early afternoon, cruise to Lyon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Apr 5, 2026
Day
8
Lyon, France
  • Lyon, France
  • Tournus, France
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Apr 6, 2026
Day
9
  • Tournus, France
  • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026
Day
10
  • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
  • Cruise Ends

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026
Day
10
  • Bus Travel
  • Beaune, France
  • Bus Travel
  • Dijon, France
  • High-Speed Train Travel
  • Paris, France
Drive to Beaune and take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris. (Breakfast)

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Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026
Day
11
  • Paris, France
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Elysees for cafe au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre's Sacre-Coeur Basilica. (Breakfast)

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Thursday - Apr 9, 2026
Day
12
  • Paris, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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