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

From Paris to Nice

Avalon Tapestry II

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14006658
  • Departs: Tue, Jul 21, 2026
  • Returns: Thu, Aug 6, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jul 21, 2026
    Day
    1
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and cafe au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape. (Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - Jul 22, 2026
    Day
    2
    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. Please note: Monet's House is closed in March and November. During this period this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Jul 23, 2026
    Day
    3
    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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Jul 24, 2026
    Day
    4
    Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Bus Travel
    • D-Day Beaches, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Jul 25, 2026
    Day
    5
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Jul 26, 2026
    Day
    6
    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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Jul 27, 2026
    Day
    7
    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 - Jul 28, 2026
    Day
    8
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Tuesday - Jul 28, 2026
    Day
    8
    • High-Speed Train Travel
    • Dijon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Beaune, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Tuesday - Jul 28, 2026
    Day
    8
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Jul 29, 2026
    Day
    9
    • 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)
    Thursday - Jul 30, 2026
    Day
    10
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Jul 31, 2026
    Day
    11
    Lyon, France
    • 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)
    Saturday - Aug 1, 2026
    Day
    12
    Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    • 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)
    Sunday - Aug 2, 2026
    Day
    13
    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, 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) ...
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    Monday - Aug 3, 2026
    Day
    14
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine to relax and watch the world go by. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Aug 4, 2026
    Day
    15
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Tuesday - Aug 4, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Bus Travel
    • French Riviera, France
    Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Aug 5, 2026
    Day
    16
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Aug 6, 2026
    Day
    17
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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