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

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

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Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13950255

Sail Date: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026

Return Date: Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

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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

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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.

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Monday - Oct 12, 2026

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Nice, France

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

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Tuesday - Oct 13, 2026

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Nice, France

Bus Travel

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Day 3 - Tuesday - Oct 13, 2026

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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 - Oct 14, 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 - Oct 15, 2026

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Avignon, France

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

Friday - Oct 16, 2026

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Viviers, France

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

Saturday - Oct 17, 2026

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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 - Oct 18, 2026

Day
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Lyon, France

Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. 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 a leisurely afternoon cruising along the majestic Saone River. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Oct 20, 2026

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Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Cruise Ends

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Oct 20, 2026

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Bus Travel

Beaune, France

Bus Travel

Dijon, France

High-Speed Train Travel

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Oct 20, 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 - Oct 21, 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 - Oct 22, 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 - Oct 23, 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 - Oct 24, 2026

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Rouen, France

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

Sunday - Oct 25, 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 - Oct 26, 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 - Oct 27, 2026

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Paris, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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