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23 Night France Uncorked the Rhone Seine and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in French Riviera Cruise and Land Tour

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Avalon Poetry II

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
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23 Night France Uncorked the Rhone Seine and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in French Riviera Cruise and Land Tour

From Nice, (France) to Bordeaux, (France)

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Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13955436

Sail Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Return Date: Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$13,019
Suite		$18,266

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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23 Night France Uncorked the Rhone Seine and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in French Riviera Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - May 10, 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 - May 11, 2026

Day
2

Nice, France

The Queen of the French Riviera. (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - May 12, 2026

Day
3

Nice, France

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Tuesday - May 12, 2026

Day
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 - May 13, 2026

Day
4

Arles, 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - May 14, 2026

Day
5

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. Or explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theater, 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 - May 15, 2026

Day
6

Viviers, France

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

Saturday - May 16, 2026

Day
7

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 - May 17, 2026

Day
8

Lyon, France

La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Spend free time biking 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 - May 18, 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 - May 19, 2026

Day
10

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026

Day
10

Bus Travel

Beaune, France

Bus Travel

Dijon, France

High-Speed Train Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026

Day
10

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 - May 20, 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.; 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 - May 21, 2026

Day
12

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 - May 22, 2026

Day
13

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 on board your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - May 23, 2026

Day
14

Rouen, France

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

Sunday - May 24, 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 - May 25, 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 - May 26, 2026

Day
17

Paris, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 17 - Tuesday - May 26, 2026

Day
17

Land Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 17 - Tuesday - May 26, 2026

Day
17

Cruise Begins

Bordeaux, France

Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.; Note: Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - May 27, 2026

Day
18

Cadillac, France

On the Steps of Montesquieu. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your Suite Ship. Note: Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne is pending due to tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today's excursions provided. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - May 28, 2026

Day
19

Fort Medoc, France

Blaye, France

Bikes, Vines, and Wines. This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac-Fort-Medoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - May 29, 2026

Day
20

Blaye, France

Bourg, France

Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive. Ask your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Enjoy free time to explore this storybook village or join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - May 30, 2026

Day
21

Libourne, France

Bus Travel

Saint-Emilion, France

Bus Travel

Libourne, France

The Village Amid the Vineyards. Later, sail to Bordeaux. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - May 31, 2026

Day
22

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins de Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music create an immersive experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Monday - Jun 1, 2026

Day
23

Bordeaux, France

Bus Travel

Arcachon, France

Bus Travel

Bordeaux, France

Seas, Shells, and Sips. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026

Day
24

Bordeaux, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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