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

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Avalon Poetry II

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
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19 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 3 Nights in London for Jazz Lovers (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour

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

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Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13955314

Sail Date: Sunday, Jul 5, 2026

Return Date: Friday, Jul 24, 2026

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

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jul 5, 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 - Jul 6, 2026

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Nice, France

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

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Tuesday - Jul 7, 2026

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Nice, France

Bus Travel

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Day 3 - Tuesday - Jul 7, 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 - Jul 8, 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. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrieres de Lumieres (Cathedral of Images), a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d'Enfer. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Jul 9, 2026

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Avignon, France

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Friday - Jul 10, 2026

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Viviers, France

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

Saturday - Jul 11, 2026

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Tournon-sur-Rhone, France

Vienne, France

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. In the late morning, cruise to Vienne. VIENNE: Roman and Medieval History. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Jul 12, 2026

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Lyon, France

La Vie En Rose in Lyon. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Jul 13, 2026

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Tournus, France

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, or to the Castle of Cormatin. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Jul 14, 2026

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Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Cruise Ends

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Jul 14, 2026

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Bus Travel

Beaune, France

Bus Travel

Dijon, France

High-Speed Train Travel

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Jul 14, 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 - Jul 15, 2026

Day
11

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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Jul 16, 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 - Jul 17, 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 - Jul 18, 2026

Day
14

Rouen, France

The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Jul 19, 2026

Day
15

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 - Jul 20, 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 - Jul 21, 2026

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Paris, France

Cruise Ends

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Day 17 - Tuesday - Jul 21, 2026

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Eurostar Train Travel

Chunnel, United Kingdom

Eurostar Train Travel

London, United Kingdom

Say goodbye to your Avalon ship 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 - Jul 22, 2026

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London, United Kingdom

England's Exciting Capital. (Breakfast)

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Thursday - Jul 23, 2026

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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 - Jul 24, 2026

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London, United Kingdom

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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