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9 Night Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Chalon-sur-Saone
Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 from Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Ended: Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
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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Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Wednesday - Aug 12, 2026
Tournus, France
Pearl of Southern Burgundy. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Aug 13, 2026
Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Friday - Aug 14, 2026
Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Aug 15, 2026
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Viviers, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Aug 16, 2026
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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)
Day 7 - Monday - Aug 17, 2026
Arles, France
A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Aug 18, 2026
Arles, France
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
French Riviera, France
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to Nice on the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.; Note: On departures May 20 and June 3 overnight will be in Cannes instead of Nice. (Breakfast)
Day 9 - Wednesday - Aug 19, 2026
French Riviera, France
The "Queen of the French Riviera". On departures May 20 and June 3 Cannes walking tour will be offered as additional included feature in the morning and Nice sightseeing will be offered in the afternoon. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Thursday - Aug 20, 2026
Nice, France
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
