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18 Night France Unveiled Seine and Rhone with 2 Nights in French Riviera and Land Tour

From Paris to Nice

Avalon Artistry II

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14239839
  • Departs: Sun, May 16, 2027
  • Returns: Thu, Jun 3, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - May 16, 2027
    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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    Monday - May 17, 2027
    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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - May 18, 2027
    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. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 19, 2027
    Day
    4
    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)
    Thursday - May 20, 2027
    Day
    5
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 21, 2027
    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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 22, 2027
    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)
    Sunday - May 23, 2027
    Day
    8
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Sunday - May 23, 2027
    Day
    8
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    The City of Light. Disembark your ship and transfer to your hotel in Paris. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore on your own. Consider browsing the city's classic shopping avenues and literary cafes for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - May 24, 2027
    Day
    9
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases. Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Elysees for cafe au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre's Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - May 25, 2027
    Day
    10
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • TGV Train Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - May 25, 2027
    Day
    10
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Lyon, France
    On to Lyon! Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 26, 2027
    Day
    11
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - May 27, 2027
    Day
    12
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    • Macon, France
    Fine Silk and French Sweets. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 28, 2027
    Day
    13
    • Macon, France
    Wine on the Stunning Saone. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 29, 2027
    Day
    14
    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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 30, 2027
    Day
    15
    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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    Monday - May 31, 2027
    Day
    16
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop at Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Jun 1, 2027
    Day
    17
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 17 - Tuesday - Jun 1, 2027
    Day
    17
    • Bus Travel
    • French Riviera, France
    Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jun 2, 2027
    Day
    18
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jun 3, 2027
    Day
    19
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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