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.
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 29, 2024
Day 4
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)
Thursday - May 30, 2024
Day 5
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Friday - May 31, 2024
Day 6
Viviers, France
World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Jun 1, 2024
Day 7
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)
Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Day 8
Lyon, France
La Vie En Rose in Lyon. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Day 9
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)
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the city of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Day 12
Conflans, France
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Jun 7, 2024
Day 13
Les Andelys, France
Rouen, France
Serenity on the Seine. ROUEN: The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Day 14
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)
Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
Day 15
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
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D-Day Beaches, France
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Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Day 16
Vernon, France
Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Say goodbye to your Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class). (Breakfast)
Free Time on the Thames. Enjoy a free day to explore this spectacular city at your own pace. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing night-time cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (Breakfast) ... Read More
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