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17 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Paris to Nice 2024(WPLE)
Grand France with 2 Nights in Nice
Starting from $7,155River Cruise Description
Set sail on your Seine River cruise and sail to Vernon with your choice of a visit to Claude Monet's Giverny or Bizy Castle, nicknamed "Normandy's Versailles. In Caudebec, take an excursion to the historic Normandy Landing Beaches, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, or select an excursion for a traditional "Taste of Normandy." Visit Joan of Arc's Rouen, then choose between a visit to Vincent Van Gogh's Auver-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine's Malmaison. Return to Paris for your choice of sightseeing in the "City of Light"-discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris' rich history, or take a tour to see the iconic landmarks of the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. Board a high-speed train bound for Dijon, and transfer to Beaune to embark on your second Avalon Suite Ship® in Chalon-sur-Saône. Cruise to Lyon, is the gastronomic capital of France and a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Take a guided walk of Tournon, beautifully nestled among vineyards, to see its Roman ruins and fascinating 16th-century castle. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes-the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Situated on the Rhône River, Arles is famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. As a perfect finale to your French river cruise vacation, spend 2 nights in captivating Nice on the French Riviera along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.Thanks for your interest!
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Apr 30, 2024 | Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jun 11, 2024 World War II Remembrance & History(WPLE-T3) Sail through the picturesque and historic landscapes of Normandy, with the choice to visit the historic sites of the famed WWII landing beaches, and moving monuments to Allied forces, or you may explore the farming region for a "Taste of Normandy." | Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Jul 9, 2024 | Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Sep 3, 2024 | Avalon Tapestry II | $9,805 | Call Us! |
Sep 17, 2024 | Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 1, 2024 | Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 15, 2024 Wine Lovers(WPLE-T2) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Tapestry II | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 29, 2024 Wine Lovers(WPLE-T2) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Tapestry II | $10,155 | Call Us! |
Nov 12, 2024 Wine Lovers(WPLE-T2) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Tapestry II | $7,155 | 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 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
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 café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.Day 2 VERNON
Serenity on the Seine
Day 3 CAUDEBEC
Day 4 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Day 5 ROUEN
Day 6 CONFLANS
Day 7 PARIS
Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION) DIJON–BEAUNE–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION)
Take a High-Speed Train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune.Day 9 TOURNUS
Day 10 LYON
Day 11 LYON
Day 12 TOURNON
Day 13 AVIGNON
Day 14 ARLES
Day 15 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–NICE
Day 16 NICE
The “Queen of the French Riviera”Day 17 NICE
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