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19 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 3 Nights in London (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

From Nice, (France) to London, (United Kingdom)

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 14006720
Sail Date: Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
Return Date: Friday, Aug 21, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$11,582
Suite
$15,180
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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19 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 3 Nights in London (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Aug 2, 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.

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Monday - Aug 3, 2026
Day
2
  • Nice, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

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Tuesday - Aug 4, 2026
Day
3
  • Nice, France
  • Bus Travel

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Day 3 - Tuesday - Aug 4, 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 5, 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 Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Aug 6, 2026
Day
5
Avignon, France
  • Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Aug 7, 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 8, 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 9, 2026
Day
8
Lyon, France
  • Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Aug 10, 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 - Aug 11, 2026
Day
10
  • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
  • Cruise Ends

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Aug 11, 2026
Day
10
  • Bus Travel
  • Beaune, France
  • Bus Travel
  • Dijon, France
  • High-Speed Train Travel

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Aug 11, 2026
Day
10
Cruise Begins
  • 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 - Aug 12, 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 - Aug 13, 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 - Aug 14, 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 - Aug 15, 2026
Day
14
Rouen, France
  • Rouen, France
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Aug 16, 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Aug 17, 2026
Day
16
  • 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 - Aug 18, 2026
Day
17
  • Paris, France
  • Cruise Ends

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Day 17 - Tuesday - Aug 18, 2026
Day
17
  • Eurostar Train Travel
  • Chunnel, United Kingdom
  • Eurostar Train Travel
  • London, United Kingdom
Say goodbye to the Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (standard class). (Breakfast)

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Wednesday - Aug 19, 2026
Day
18
  • London, United Kingdom
England's Exciting Capital. (Breakfast)

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Thursday - Aug 20, 2026
Day
19
  • London, United Kingdom
Free Time on the Thames. Enjoy a free day to explore this spectacular city at your own pace. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city or visit Windsor Castle for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing nighttime cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (Breakfast) ...
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Friday - Aug 21, 2026
Day
20
  • London, United Kingdom
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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