Cruise Line |
Avalon Waterways |
Ship |
Avalon Poetry II |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
04 Oct 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from St Jean de Losne to Port St Louis aboard Avalon Poetry II.
DAY 1: ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding Flights into Lyon must arrive by Noon. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MACON (D)
DAY 2: MACON
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Macon along the majestic Saone River. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. DISCOVERY - Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TREVOUX (B,L,D)
DAY 3: LYON
La Vie En Rose in Lyon Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourviere Hill with its numerous churches. You'll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafes, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. DISCOVERY - Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship. Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON (B,L,D)
DAY 4: LYON
Adventures in Food and Wine DISCOVERY - Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON (B,L,D)
DAY 5: TOURNON
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards CLASSIC - Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon-one of France's oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS World History in a Charming French Country Village CLASSIC - Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You'll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON (B,L,D)
DAY 6: AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. CLASSIC - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon-with its ramparts encircling the city-and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes. 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, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES (B,L,D)
DAY 7: ARLES
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights ACTIVE - Grab a Nordic walking stick for a walk with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles-the captivating city of the Provence region. You'll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR: DISCOVERY - Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You'll create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrieres de Lumieres (Cathedral of Images) a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d'Enfer. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. EVENING CRUISE TO PORT ST. LOUIS (B,L,D)
DAY 8: PORT ST. LOUIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. (B) |
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Sailing Dates |
- 05 Apr 2022
- 19 Apr 2022
- 17 May 2022
- 14 Jun 2022
- 28 Jun 2022
- 12 Jul 2022
- 09 Aug 2022
- 23 Aug 2022
- 20 Sep 2022
- 04 Oct 2022
- 18 Oct 2022
- 01 Nov 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
04/10 |
St Jean de Losne, France |
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2 |
05/10 |
Macon, France |
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3 |
06/10 |
Lyon, France |
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4 |
07/10 |
Lyon, France |
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5 |
08/10 |
Tournon, France |
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6 |
09/10 |
Avignon, France |
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7 |
10/10 |
Arles, France |
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8 |
11/10 |
Port-Saint-Louis-Du-Rhone, France |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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