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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights on the French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

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Avalon Poetry II

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights on the French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

From Nice, (France) to Amsterdam, (Netherlands)

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Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13950263

Sail Date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026

Return Date: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026

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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights on the French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Nov 8, 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 - Nov 9, 2026

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Nice, France

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

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Tuesday - Nov 10, 2026

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Nice, France

Bus Travel

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Day 3 - Tuesday - Nov 10, 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 - Nov 11, 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 Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Nov 12, 2026

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Avignon, France

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

Friday - Nov 13, 2026

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Viviers, France

World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Nov 14, 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 - Nov 15, 2026

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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 - Nov 16, 2026

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Tournus, France

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Nov 17, 2026

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Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Nov 17, 2026

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Bus Travel

Beaune, France

Bus Travel

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Nov 17, 2026

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Cruise Begins

Basel (Saxon), Switzerland

Drive to Beaune and transfer to Basel. Visit the Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgment and one of France's architectural highlights. This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to Basel to board your Rhine river cruise. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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Wednesday - Nov 18, 2026

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Breisach, Germany

Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Nov 19, 2026

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Strasbourg, France

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Nov 20, 2026

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Speyer, Germany

The World's Biggest Wine Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Nov 21, 2026

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Rudesheim, Germany

Rhine Gorge, Germany

Koblenz, Germany

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Sunday - Nov 22, 2026

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Cologne, Germany

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Nov 23, 2026

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. With a free day to explore before your cruise ends, take time to enjoy this charming city on your own or join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Tuesday - Nov 24, 2026

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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