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11 Night Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in Paris and 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Paris
Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from Paris, France
Ended: Thursday, May 29, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, May 18, 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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Bienvenue en France! Take free time today to fall in love with the world's most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.
Day 2 - Monday - May 19, 2025
Paris, France
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Elysees for cafe au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre's Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Consider browsing city's classic shopping avenues and literary cafes for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Paris, France
High-Speed Train Travel
Dijon, France
Bus Travel
Beaune, France
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, and drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Tournus, France
Pearl of Southern Burgundy. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - May 22, 2025
Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Friday - May 23, 2025
Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third-largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - May 24, 2025
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Viviers, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Sunday - May 25, 2025
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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)
Day 9 - Monday - May 26, 2025
Arles, France
A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Arles, France
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
French Riviera, France
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to Nice on the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.; Note: On departures May 18 and June 1 overnight will be in Cannes instead of Nice. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Wednesday - May 28, 2025
French Riviera, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". On departures May 18 and June 1 Cannes walking tour will be offered as additional included feature in the morning and Nice sightseeing will be offered in the afternoon. (Breakfast)
Day 12 - Thursday - May 29, 2025
Nice, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
