Avalon Poetry II
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9 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone with 2 Nights in Paris (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Paris

Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, May 4, 2025 from Paris, France
Ended: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, May 4, 2025 departure of the Avalon Poetry II. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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9 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone with 2 Nights in Paris (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Paris
Day 1 - Sunday - May 4, 2025
Paris, France
Paris, France
Welcome to Paris! The day is yours to explore the City of Lights at your leisure. Consider browsing along Paris' classic shopping avenues and literary cafes for a true Parisian experience.
Day 2 - Monday - May 5, 2025
Paris, France
Paris, France
The City of Light. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Paris, France
Paris, France
TGV Train Travel
Cruise Begins
Lyon, France
Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Lyon, France
Lyon, France
A Festival of Colors, Aromas, and Taste. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, you might take an off-the-beaten-path Guided Optional Tour (Avalon exclusive) through private and public terraces for panoramic views of Lyon, starting on the roof of the Basilica de Fourviere. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - May 8, 2025
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Viviers, France
Chocolatiers and Railway Engineers in the Twin City Gorge. VIVIERS: Fascinating History, and Nighttime Ghost Stories. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Friday - May 9, 2025
Viviers, France
Viviers, France
Bollene, France
River Gorge Kayaks, Underground Wines, and Ghost Stories. Cruise through the soaring walls of the Lock Bollene on your way to Avignon this afternoon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - May 10, 2025
Avignon, France
Avignon, France
Bike Pedals, Papal Palaces, and Perfumes in Provence. This afternoon, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Tour of the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting, or you may opt for a Guided Optional Excursion on a kayak through the waters at Pont du Gard-the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts. You may choose to spend free time to explore Avignon-known as the heart of Provence. Take a leisurely stroll or a bike ride through the tree-lined streets and leafy squares within Avignon's medieval walls. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Sunday - May 11, 2025
Arles, France
Arles, France
A Master Painter and a Matador in Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Boulevard des Lices. Alternatively, feel free to choose one of the optional excursions on offer. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Monday - May 12, 2025
Port Saint Louis du Rhone , France
Oysters and Flamingos in the Rhone Delta. Enjoy a morning cruise to Port-Saint-Louis on the Sky Deck of your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Arles, France
Arles, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. (Breakfast)

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Mar 31, 2026(Tuesday) 16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) and Land Tour
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Mar 31, 2026(Tuesday) 7 Night Burgundy and Provence
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