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10 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Paris to Arles 2025(WYLQ)
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Active & Discovery on the Rhône with 2 Nights in Paris
Starting from $5,458River Cruise Description
Provence presents the ultimate field of dreams with row upon row of bursting purple haze. With its abundant menu of immersive experiences from Lyon to Arles, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Rhone presents the ultimate vacation of dreams. Bird watching from the seat of a bicycle. Gorge gorging from the perspective of a kayak. Wine tasting from the cool depths of a cave. These are just a few of the ways our wide array of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions lets you choose how to interact with the scenery, the artistic, and the culinary scenes of France. Whether you admire ancient masterpieces or join a painting workshop - devour haute cuisine or gobble up a French cooking class - the world is your oyster on an Active & Discovery cruise along the Rhone. Move. Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:- Join an urban hike through Lyon's secret passageways for a glimpse into the city's 19th-century silk trade.
- Take in the panoramic views from the seat of a rail bike along the descent of the Gorges du Doux.
- Cool off with a special underground wine tasting accompanied by a cave guide and winemaking expert.
- Join a cooking class in the gastronomic capital of Lyon and make your own Lyonnaise specialty.
- Discover how essential oils are created at an authentic Provencal farmhouse.
- Mimic the brushstrokes of Van Gogh in a painting workshop in Arles where the artist created some of his most famous works.
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May 4, 2025 | Avalon Poetry II | $5,808 | Call Us! |
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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
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Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE
Welcome to Paris! The day is yours to explore the City of Lights at your leisure. Consider browsing along Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience.Day 2 PARIS
Day 3 PARIS–LYON (EMBARKATION)
Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding.Day 4 LYON
Day 5 TAIN L’HERMITAGE/TOURNON
Day 6 VIVIERS–LOCK BOLLÈNE
Day 7 AVIGNON
Day 8 ARLES
Day 9 PORT-SAINT-LOUIS
Day 10 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?