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Burgundy & Provence

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Operated by Avalon Waterways
Tripcode: WJL
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Overview
Destination:
France
Start:Chalon, France
Finish:Arles, France
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period
April 2025 - October 2026
Avalon Waterways Europe Solo Traveller Offer^
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux with its lively cafés and monuments and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards. You’ll have plenty of time to explore this historical city further and be sure to sample Beaujolais, the famous wine of the region.

Beautifully nestled among vineyards, you’ll find the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest gothic fortress in the world. On the Rhône River sits Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre, which hosts plays and concerts to this day.
Standard inclusions
  • 7 breakfasts.
    6 lunches.
    7 dinners.
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Day 1 - CHALON-SUR-SAONE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS (D)
Day 2 - TOURNUS
Pearl of Southern Burgundy Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC - Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centres in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town. 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. ACTIVE - Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet, OR: 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. 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 with its 16th-century castle. 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 - Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY - Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR: CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles - the captivating city of the Provence region. You'll visit the Roman Amphitheatre in this visually stunning city. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe van Gogh for a glass of wine. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES (B,L,D)
Day 8 - ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. (B)
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Designed from the bottom up for comfort, space, and room to dream, each Avalon Suite Ship consists of 80% Panorama Suites—offering the widest view in river cruising. Larger suites result in fewer passengers, so you’ll never feel crowded anywhere on board. From reclining on the open-air Sky Deck, relaxing in the spacious Panorama Lounge, or feeling the wind over the bough In the Observation Lounge, there’s never a shortage of comfortable spots to stretch out, day dream, or just watch the world go by. From our inception, Avalon Waterways has cast a light on the world’s most fascinating places and people – inviting wayfarers and wanderers like you to bask in their glory, intrigue and wonder. Along the way, we’ve helped travellers uncover ancient traditions while meeting the locals dedicated to preserving them; to meander historic hallways while giving back to the societies that safeguard them; and to put down the guidebooks and pick up a greater understanding of the world and its people.

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Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. For more information, please see Terms of Use
^Avalon Waterways Europe Solo Traveller Offer: Terms & Conditions
Pay no single supplement^ and save up to $4,757 when you book this Europe river cruise - Members save more. This offer has strictly limited availability and is not combinable with discounts advertised on Avalon Waterway's website. Savings based on 15 July 25 departure, Cat P.
 
^Conditions apply. *Prices are dependent upon availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Book select 2024 & 2025 Europe river cruises in a single cabin and avoid the single supplement. Single supplement saving of $14,382 is based on 'From Romania to the North Sea with Bucharest' WOAB (Cat P) departing 28 August 2025. Offer is based on cruise portion only. Offer has strict limited availability per departure and is only available for cabin categories E, D, B, A & P. Offers valid for new 2024 and 2025 bookings made and deposited prior to 09/11/24 or until sold out. Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $750 per person/per cruise required at time of booking to secure reservation and offers. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit and/or $100pp Second Tour Discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year). Offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, please ask your travel consultant.
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