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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) and Land Tour

From Nice to Paris

Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14166761
  • Departs: Tue, Nov 2, 2027
  • Returns: Tue, Nov 16, 2027
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    Suite $11,849
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Oct 31, 2027
    Day
    1
    Nice, France
    • 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 - Nov 1, 2027
    Day
    2
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Nov 2, 2027
    Day
    3
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Tuesday - Nov 2, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Arles, France
    Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Nov 3, 2027
    Day
    4
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    A Brush with Genius. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - Nov 4, 2027
    Day
    5
    Avignon, France
    • 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, theater, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Friday - Nov 5, 2027
    Day
    6
    Viviers, France
    • Viviers, France
    World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Nov 6, 2027
    Day
    7
    Tain L'Hermitage, France
    • Tain L'Hermitage, France
    • Walk
    • Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    • Walk
    • 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 Macon. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Nov 7, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Macon, France
    Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Nov 8, 2027
    Day
    9
    Lyon, France
    • 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Nov 9, 2027
    Day
    10
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - Nov 9, 2027
    Day
    10
    • TGV Train Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - Nov 9, 2027
    Day
    10
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Paris, France
    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 city's classic shopping avenues and literary cafes for a true Parisian experience. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Nov 10, 2027
    Day
    11
    Vernon, France
    • 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Nov 11, 2027
    Day
    12
    Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • 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. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Nov 12, 2027
    Day
    13
    Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Bus Travel
    • D-Day Beaches, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Nov 13, 2027
    Day
    14
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Nov 14, 2027
    Day
    15
    Conflans, France
    • 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Nov 15, 2027
    Day
    16
    Paris, France
    • 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 - Nov 16, 2027
    Day
    17
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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