Avalon Poetry II
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in Nice (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Nice

Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 from Nice, France
Ended: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 departure of the Avalon Poetry II. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Apr 28, 2024
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.
Day 2 - Monday - Apr 29, 2024
Nice, France
Nice, France    
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Apr 30, 2024
Nice, France
Nice, France    
Bus Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Arles, France    
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - May 1, 2024
Arles, France
Arles, France    
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - May 2, 2024
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Friday - May 3, 2024
Viviers, France
Viviers, France    
World History in a Charming French Country Village. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - May 4, 2024
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)
Day 8 - Sunday - May 5, 2024
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Monday - May 6, 2024
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)
Day 10 - Tuesday - May 7, 2024
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Chalon-sur-Saone, France    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Beaune, France    
Bus Travel    
Dijon, France    
High-Speed Train Travel    
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)
Day 11 - Wednesday - May 8, 2024
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. Please 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)
Day 12 - Thursday - May 9, 2024
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)
Day 13 - Friday - May 10, 2024
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 onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Saturday - May 11, 2024
Rouen, France
Rouen, France    
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Sunday - May 12, 2024
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)
Day 16 - Monday - May 13, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the city of Lights. 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)
Day 17 - Tuesday - May 14, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on Avalon Poetry II

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May 14, 2024(Tuesday) 7 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone
Departing from Arles, France
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May 14, 2024(Tuesday) 7 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone
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May 14, 2024(Tuesday) 9 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) and Land Tour
Departing from Arles, France
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May 14, 2024(Tuesday) 9 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone with 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) and Land Tour
Departing from Arles, France
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  • Active and Discovery River Cruises Through Europe
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May 21, 2024(Tuesday) 9 Night Active and Discovery on the Rhone with 2 Nights in Paris (Southbound) and Land Tour
Departing from Paris, France
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