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Avalon Poetry II
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11 Night 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 #: 14047210
Sail Date: Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
Return Date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
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*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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11 Night Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Aug 16, 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.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Aug 17, 2026
Day
2
  • Nice, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Aug 18, 2026
Day
3
  • Nice, France
  • Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Tuesday - Aug 18, 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 - Aug 19, 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 Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Aug 20, 2026
Day
5
Avignon, France
  • Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Aug 21, 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 - Aug 22, 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 - Aug 23, 2026
Day
8
Lyon, France
  • Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Aug 24, 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 - Aug 25, 2026
Day
10
  • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Aug 25, 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)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Aug 26, 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)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Aug 27, 2026
Day
12
  • Paris, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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