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

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

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 14047369
Sail Date: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
Return Date: Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Oct 11, 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 - Oct 12, 2026
Day
2
  • Nice, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Oct 13, 2026
Day
3
  • Nice, France
  • Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Tuesday - Oct 13, 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 - Oct 14, 2026
Day
4
Arles, France
  • Arles, France
  • Avignon, France
A Brush with Genius. 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. Due to the "Armistice Day" event, departure November 8th will postpone the sailing to Avignon to the next morning. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Oct 15, 2026
Day
5
Avignon, France
  • Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Oct 16, 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 - Oct 17, 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Oct 18, 2026
Day
8
Lyon, France
  • Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Oct 19, 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 - Oct 20, 2026
Day
10
  • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Oct 20, 2026
Day
10
  • Bus Travel
  • Beaune, France
  • Bus Travel
  • Dijon, France
  • High-Speed Train Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Oct 20, 2026
Day
10
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Paris, France
On to Paris! Drive to Beaune. This afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - Oct 21, 2026
Day
11
Vernon, France
  • 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 - Oct 22, 2026
Day
12
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
  • 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 - Oct 23, 2026
Day
13
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
  • 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 - Oct 24, 2026
Day
14
Rouen, France
  • Rouen, France
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Oct 25, 2026
Day
15
Conflans, France
  • 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Oct 26, 2026
Day
16
  • Paris, France
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. 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 - Oct 27, 2026
Day
17
  • Paris, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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