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10 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Nice to Chalon-sur-Saône 2024(WLJQ)
Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Nice
Starting from $4,318River Cruise Description
Your vacation in France begins with two overnights in captivating Nice on the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea before your French river cruise. Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your Avalon Suite Ship® in Arles-famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes-the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Take a guided walk through Tournon, beautifully nestled among vineyards and a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France's gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain seen on postcards.Thanks for your interest!
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Oct 27, 2024 Culinary(WLJQ-T1) Indulge in legendary Central European cuisine on this culinary-focused cruise. With a Master of Wine on board for special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional specialties with onboard tastings and with a special dinner featuring a wonderful menu created just for you. | Avalon Poetry II | $4,688 | Call Us! |
Nov 10, 2024 Culinary(WLJQ-T1) Indulge in legendary Central European cuisine on this culinary-focused cruise. With a Master of Wine on board for special culinary highlights throughout your cruise, you’ll sample regional specialties with onboard tastings and with a special dinner featuring a wonderful menu created just for you. | Avalon Poetry II | $4,318 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 NICE
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.Day 2 NICE
The “Queen of the French Riviera”Day 3 NICE–ARLES (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship.Day 4 ARLES
Day 5 AVIGNON
Day 6 VIVIERS
Day 7 TAIN L'HERMITAGE
Day 8 LYON
Day 9 TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
Day 10 CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?