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Burgundy & Provence - 7 Night Cruise only - Chalon to Arles (AVA46751)
Embark on a 7 night holiday onboard Avalon Poetry II and discover Burgundy & Provence.
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Outside Deluxe$5,179
Outside Panorama$7,179
Highlights
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too on this 7 Night Cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II.
Inclusions:
7 Night Cruise only includes:
- 7 night Luxury cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles on Avalon Poetry II
- Main meals~ and entertainment on board
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; select wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board your vessel.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi* throughout the ship
- An Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions.
- Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore.
- All port charges & gratuities
- 7 night cruise from Chalon to Arles aboard Avalon Poetry II
- Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too!
- Visit: Tournus, Lyon, Tournon & Avignon!
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Valid until 1 November 2024, unless sold prior.
Itinerary
Day 1:CHALON-SUR-SANE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS(D)CHALON-SUR-SAONE-TOWN-SQUARE.jpg
Tue 8 Apr 2025
Day 2:TOURNUS
TOURNUS Pearl of Southern BurgundyVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX(B,L,D)TOURNUS.jpg
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Day 3:LYON
LYON La Vie En Rose in LyonSail for lovely Lyon this morning. ACTIVE 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 explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship. Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)LYON-CAFE.jpg
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Day 4:LYON
LYON Adventures in Food and WineDISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.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. EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)LYON-BRIDGE.jpg
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Day 5:TOURNON
TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsCLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERSWorld History in a Charming French Country VillageCLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)VIVIERS-SCENIC.jpg
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Day 6:AVIGNON
AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône 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-Bénézet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)AVIGNON-BRIDGE.jpg
Sun 13 Apr 2025
Day 7:ARLES
ARLES A Brush with GeniusACTIVE 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 painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.Take free time to stop in Le Café van Gogh for a glass of wine. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES (B,L,D)ARLES-PAINTING-CLASS.jpg
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Day 8:ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
ARLES (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.(B)ARLES-SCENIC.jpg
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Ports of Call may vary by departure date and subject to weather and other conditions.
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*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 26 September 2024 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. ~Excludes Specialty restaurants. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. A non-refundable deposit of $750pp per cruise is required at time of booking or by 01 November 2024 (whichever comes first) to secure reservation and offers. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Further terms of use apply. Offers not combinable with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit. Offers applicable to singles - single supplement applies. Saving is based on Outside Deluxe Stateroom Category D. All savings are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Valid until 1 November 2024, unless sold prior. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Avalon Waterways and Cruiseco website booking terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
