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17 Night Grand France with 3 Nights in London (Northbound) and Land Tour

From Arles to London

Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13950361
  • Departs: Tue, May 12, 2026
  • Returns: Fri, May 29, 2026
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    Suite $12,973
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - May 12, 2026
    Day
    1
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. (Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 13, 2026
    Day
    2
    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 - May 14, 2026
    Day
    3
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 15, 2026
    Day
    4
    Viviers, France
    • Viviers, France
    World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 16, 2026
    Day
    5
    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 - May 17, 2026
    Day
    6
    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 - May 18, 2026
    Day
    7
    • Tournus, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon cruising along the majestic Saone River. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    8
    Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Bus Travel
    • Beaune, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Dijon, France
    • High-Speed Train Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    8
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Paris, France
    Drive to Beaune and this afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 20, 2026
    Day
    9
    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 - May 21, 2026
    Day
    10
    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 - May 22, 2026
    Day
    11
    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 on board your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 23, 2026
    Day
    12
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 24, 2026
    Day
    13
    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 - May 25, 2026
    Day
    14
    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 - May 26, 2026
    Day
    15
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Tuesday - May 26, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Eurostar Train Travel
    • Chunnel, United Kingdom
    • Eurostar Train Travel
    • London, United Kingdom
    Say goodbye to the Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (standard class). (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - May 27, 2026
    Day
    16
    London, United Kingdom
    • London, United Kingdom
    England's Exciting Capital. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - May 28, 2026
    Day
    17
    London, United Kingdom
    • London, United Kingdom
    Free Time on the Thames. Enjoy a free day to explore this spectacular city at your own pace. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city or visit Windsor Castle for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing nighttime cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - May 29, 2026
    Day
    18
    London, United Kingdom
    • London, United Kingdom
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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