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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

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Avalon Poetry II

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)

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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

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

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Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 14006673

Sail Date: Sunday, Apr 12, 2026

Return Date: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$9,019
Suite		$12,617

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Apr 12, 2026

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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 - Apr 13, 2026

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Nice, France

The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

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Nice, France

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

Day
3

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 15, 2026

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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 - Apr 16, 2026

Day
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Avignon, France

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Apr 17, 2026

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Viviers, France

World History in a Charming French Country Village. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Apr 18, 2026

Day
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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 19, 2026

Day
8

Lyon, France

Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Apr 20, 2026

Day
9

Tournus, France

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon cruising along the majestic Saone River. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026

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Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026

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Bus Travel

Beaune, France

Bus Travel

Dijon, France

High-Speed Train Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026

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Cruise Begins

Paris, France

Drive to Beaune and this afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - Apr 22, 2026

Day
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Vernon, France

Les Andelys, France

Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS: Serenity on the Seine. Please note: Monet's House is closed in March and November. During this period this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Apr 23, 2026

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Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Apr 24, 2026

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Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Bus Travel

D-Day Beaches, France

Bus Travel

Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Apr 25, 2026

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Rouen, France

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Apr 26, 2026

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Conflans, France

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Apr 27, 2026

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Paris, France

Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the city of Lights. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Apr 28, 2026

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Paris, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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