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16 NIGHTS | AVALON WATERWAYS | AVALON POETRY II

16-Night Grand France With 2 Nights In French Riviera (Northbound) Cruise

Aboard Avalon Poetry II (Avalon Waterways) | Departing Arles to Paris | 13 Available Departures from $7,251

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16 NightsDuration
Avalon WaterwaysCruise LineAvalon Poetry IICruise ShipArlesEmbarkation PortEuropeRegion$7,251Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEArles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain l'Hermitage, Macon, Lyon, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux
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Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (13)

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Departure DateReturn DateInsideOceanviewBalconySuiteAdvisor Quote & Perks
Mar 26, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80326
Apr 11, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$8,651Call for Exclusive Rate$12,549
Apr 09, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80409
Apr 25, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,401Call for Exclusive Rate$13,299
May 07, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80507
May 23, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$10,851Call for Exclusive Rate$14,749
May 21, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80521T
Jun 06, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$11,101Call for Exclusive Rate$14,999
Jun 04, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80604
Jun 20, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$10,601Call for Exclusive Rate$14,499
Jul 16, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80716T
Aug 01, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,001Call for Exclusive Rate$12,899
Jul 30, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80730
Aug 15, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,001Call for Exclusive Rate$12,899
Aug 13, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80813
Aug 29, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,301Call for Exclusive Rate$13,199
Aug 27, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80827
Sep 12, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$10,601Call for Exclusive Rate$14,499
Sep 10, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|80910
Sep 26, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$11,301Call for Exclusive Rate$15,199
Oct 08, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|81008
Oct 24, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,601Call for Exclusive Rate$13,499
Oct 22, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|81022T
Nov 07, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$8,401Call for Exclusive Rate$12,299
Nov 05, 2028
Voyage #WLPQ|81105T
Nov 21, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$7,251Call for Exclusive Rate$11,149
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Grand France With 2 Nights In French Riviera (Northbound) Route Map
Day 1

French Riviera (ZAF)

FRENCH RIVIERA 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.

Day 2

French Riviera (FRENCH RIVIERA)

FRENCH RIVIERA The “Queen of the French Riviera” CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets, and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.(B)

Day 3

French Riviera-Arles (Embarkation) (FRENCH RIVIERA-ARLES (EMBARKATION))

FRENCH RIVIERA–ARLES (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship®.CLASSIC En route to Arles, stop in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour to discover the elegant beauty of Cezanne’s hometown.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLE

Day 4

Arles (ARLES)

ARLES A Brush with Genius Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own paintin

Day 5

Avignon (AVIGNON)

AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amaz

Day 6

Viviers (VIVIERS)

VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country VillageEnjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.ACTIVE Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. Yo

Day 7

Tain Lhermitage Excursion To Tournon (TAIN L'HERMITAGE. EXCURSION TO TOURNON)

TAIN L'HERMITAGE. EXCURSION TO TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour through

Day 8

Macon (MACON)

MCON Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Ta

Day 9

Lyon (LYON)

LYON La Vie En Rose in LyonACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also ex

Day 10

Lyon (Disembarkation)-Paris (Embarkation) (LYON (DISEMBARKATION)-PARIS (EMBARKATION))

LYON (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS (EMBARKATION) On to Paris!This morning, say goodbye to your crew and board the TGV train to Paris. The rest of the day is free to explore the City of Light at your leisure. Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience

Day 11

Vernon (VERNON)

VERNON Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du JourVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet’s enchanting gardens and home, OR:CLA

Day 12

Caudebec (CAUDEBEC)

CAUDEBEC Ancient Abbeys Along the SeineACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.This afternoon, you m

Day 13

Caudebec Excursions To Normandy (CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY)

CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tou

Day 14

Rouen (ROUEN)

ROUEN The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—home of the martyred Joan of Arc—and see the medieval q

Day 15

Conflans (CONFLANS)

CONFLANS The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*

Day 16

Paris (PARIS)

PARIS Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of LightJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyrami

Day 17

Paris (Disembarkation) (PAR)

PARIS (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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What is included in the 16-Night Grand France With 2 Nights In French Riviera (Northbound) cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II?

This 16-night Avalon Waterways voyage aboard Avalon Poetry II embarks in Arles and concludes in Paris, visiting Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain l'Hermitage, Macon, Lyon, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux. Fares start at $7,251 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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