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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights on the French Riviera (Northbound) and Land Tour

From Nice to Amsterdam

Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13950260
  • Departs: Tue, Nov 11, 2025
  • Returns: Tue, Nov 25, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Nov 9, 2025
    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 10, 2025
    Day
    2
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Nov 11, 2025
    Day
    3
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Tuesday - Nov 11, 2025
    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 12, 2025
    Day
    4
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - Nov 13, 2025
    Day
    5
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Nov 14, 2025
    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 15, 2025
    Day
    7
    Tain L'Hermitage, France
    • 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 Lyon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Nov 16, 2025
    Day
    8
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Nov 17, 2025
    Day
    9
    • Tournus, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Nov 18, 2025
    Day
    10
    Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - Nov 18, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Beaune, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - Nov 18, 2025
    Day
    10
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Drive to Beaune and transfer to Basel. Visit the Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgment and one of France's architectural highlights. This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to Basel to board your Rhine river cruise. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 19, 2025
    Day
    11
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - Nov 20, 2025
    Day
    12
    Strasbourg, France
    • Strasbourg, France
    A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Nov 21, 2025
    Day
    13
    Speyer, Germany
    • Speyer, Germany
    The World's Biggest Wine Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Nov 22, 2025
    Day
    14
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Sunday - Nov 23, 2025
    Day
    15
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Nov 24, 2025
    Day
    16
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. With a free day to explore before your cruise ends, take time to enjoy this charming city on your own or join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - Nov 25, 2025
    Day
    17
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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