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23 Night France Uncorked the Rhone Seine and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in French Riviera and Land Tour

From Nice to Bordeaux
  • Avalon Poetry II
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Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13955436
  • Departs: Tue, May 12, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, Jun 2, 2026
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    Riverview $13,019
    Suite $18,266
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - May 10, 2026
    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 - May 11, 2026
    Day
    2
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    The Queen of the French Riviera. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - May 12, 2026
    Day
    3
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Tuesday - May 12, 2026
    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 - May 13, 2026
    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 Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - May 14, 2026
    Day
    5
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. 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. Or 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 onboard live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Friday - May 15, 2026
    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 - May 16, 2026
    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 - May 17, 2026
    Day
    8
    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. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - May 18, 2026
    Day
    9
    • 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
    10
    Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Chalon-sur-Saone, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Beaune, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Dijon, France
    • High-Speed Train Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    10
    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
    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.; 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
    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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 22, 2026
    Day
    13
    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
    14
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 24, 2026
    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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - May 25, 2026
    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 - May 26, 2026
    Day
    17
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 17 - Tuesday - May 26, 2026
    Day
    17
    • Land Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 17 - Tuesday - May 26, 2026
    Day
    17
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Bordeaux, France
    Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.; Note: Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 27, 2026
    Day
    18
    Cadillac, France
    • Cadillac, France
    On the Steps of Montesquieu. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your Suite Ship. Note: Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne is pending due to tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today's excursions provided. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - May 28, 2026
    Day
    19
    Fort Medoc, France
    • Fort Medoc, France
    • Blaye, France
    Bikes, Vines, and Wines. This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac-Fort-Medoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 29, 2026
    Day
    20
    Blaye, France
    • Blaye, France
    • Bourg, France
    Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive. Ask your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Enjoy free time to explore this storybook village or join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Saturday - May 30, 2026
    Day
    21
    Libourne, France
    • Libourne, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Saint-Emilion, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Libourne, France
    The Village Amid the Vineyards. Later, sail to Bordeaux. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 31, 2026
    Day
    22
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins de Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music create an immersive experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - Jun 1, 2026
    Day
    23
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Arcachon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Bordeaux, France
    Seas, Shells, and Sips. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
    Day
    24
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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