European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed
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What's Included
- 22-day Avalon Waterways river cruise from Basel to Arles.
- Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing and Avalon's exclusive Comfort Collection Beds for a great night's sleep. Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath products.
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board your vessel.
- Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore.
- Included sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides.
- Onboard local entertainment.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
- A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions.
- An Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions.
- Personalise your onboard and onshore experiences by choosing from a variety of included or optional excursions, visits & activities.
- Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey.
- Gratuities to Cruise Director, Crew, Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included on Avalon portion only.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
- Earn & Redeem Points on all travel with our new loyalty program, World360 Rewards*.
Itinerary
Day 1 Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)
Welcome to Switzerland.
Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm. Flights into Basel must arrive by 4 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. Evening Cruise to Breisach (D)
Day 2 Breisach, Germany - Excursion to Black Forest
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Active Excursion: Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. Evening/Overnight Cruise to Kehl (B,L,D)
Day 3 Kehl - Excursion to Strasbourg, France
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
Active Excursion:
Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.
You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France—or visit Alsace’s wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. Overnight Cruise to Ludwigshafen (B,L,D)
Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany - Excursion to Heidelberg
Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
Active Excursion: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR:
Classic Excursion: Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel,” OR: Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace—the heart of a stunning site consisting of the palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square.
This afternoon through the evening, enjoy leisurely sailing to Rüdesheim. Overnight Docking in Rüdesheim (B,L,D)
Day 5 Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
Active Excursion: Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
Discovery Excursion: Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.
En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.
Koblenz - Travel Through 2000 Years Of Monumental History Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment. Overnight Cruise to Cologne (B,L,D)
Day 6 Cologne
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities:
Active Excursion: Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.
Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Afternoon/Overnight Cruise to Amsterdam (B,L,D)
Day 7 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active Excursion: Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Classic Excursion: Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
Classic Excursion: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. Overnight Docking In Amsterdam (B,L,D)
Day 8 Amsterdam (Disembarkation)–Paris, France (Embarkation
Off to Paris
This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. Evening/Overnight Cruise To Vernon (B,D)
Day 9 Vernon - Les Andelys
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion: Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet’s enchanting gardens and home, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces*, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.
Discovery Excursion: While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.
This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.
Les Andelys Serenity on the Seine
Active Excursion: Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening/Overnight Cruise To Caudebec (B,L,D)
*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
Day 10 Caudebec
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine
Active Excursion: Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.
This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.
Discovery Excursion: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. Overnight Docking In Caudebec (B,L,D)
Day 11 Caudebec - Excursion to Normandy
Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (until the end of May replaced by a visit to the D-Day Museum), the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.
Evening Cruise to Rouen (B,L,D)
Day 12 Rouen
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France
Active Excursion: Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Evening/Overnight Cruise to Conflans (B,L,D)
Day 13 Conflans
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV
Active Excursion: Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.
Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. Afternoon/Evening Cruise to Paris (B,L,D)
* Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Sunday of each month. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly
Day 14 Paris
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.
Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank. Overnight Docking in Paris (B,L,D)
Day 15 Paris (Disembarkation)–Lyon (Embarkation)
On to Lyon!
Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding. Overnight Docking in Lyon (B,D)
Day 16 Lyon
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Active Excursion: Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its lively cafés, monuments, and maze of medieval alleyways where history comes to life.
Discovery Excursion: Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance lecture on board your ship.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner. Overnight Docking in Lyon (B,L,D)
Day 17 Lyon–Mâcon
Fine Silk and French Sweets
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic Excursion: Explore Lyon’s silk heritage with a museum visit, a Walking Tour of La Presqu’île, and a live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop. A rich journey through silk history
Discovery Excursion: Later, enjoy a Pastry Demonstration on board your ship, while sailing to Mâcon.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Overnight Docking in Mâcon (B,L,D)
Day 18 Mâcon
Wine on the Stunning Saône
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Discovery Excursion: Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!
Afternoon/Overnight Cruise to Tournon (B,L,D)
Day 19 Tournon - Viviers
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Classic Excursion: 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 Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
Viviers - World History in a Charming French Country VillageViviers Classic Excursion: 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. Evening/Overnight Cruise to Avignon (B,L,D)
Day 20 Avignon
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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 Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône 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-Bénézet. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening Cruise to Arles (B,L,D)
Day 21 Arles
A Brush with Genius
Active Excursion: Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery Excursion: Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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.
This afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Arles’ Boulevard des Lices. Overnight Docking In Arles (B,L,D)
Day 22 Arles (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. (B)
Welcome to Switzerland.
Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm. Flights into Basel must arrive by 4 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. Evening Cruise to Breisach (D)
Day 2 Breisach, Germany - Excursion to Black Forest
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Active Excursion: Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. Evening/Overnight Cruise to Kehl (B,L,D)
Day 3 Kehl - Excursion to Strasbourg, France
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
Active Excursion:
Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.
You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France—or visit Alsace’s wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. Overnight Cruise to Ludwigshafen (B,L,D)
Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany - Excursion to Heidelberg
Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
Active Excursion: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR:
Classic Excursion: Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel,” OR: Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace—the heart of a stunning site consisting of the palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square.
This afternoon through the evening, enjoy leisurely sailing to Rüdesheim. Overnight Docking in Rüdesheim (B,L,D)
Day 5 Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge - Koblenz
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
Active Excursion: Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
Discovery Excursion: Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.
En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.
Koblenz - Travel Through 2000 Years Of Monumental History Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment. Overnight Cruise to Cologne (B,L,D)
Day 6 Cologne
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities:
Active Excursion: Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.
Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Afternoon/Overnight Cruise to Amsterdam (B,L,D)
Day 7 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active Excursion: Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Classic Excursion: Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
Classic Excursion: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. Overnight Docking In Amsterdam (B,L,D)
Day 8 Amsterdam (Disembarkation)–Paris, France (Embarkation
Off to Paris
This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. Evening/Overnight Cruise To Vernon (B,D)
Day 9 Vernon - Les Andelys
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion: Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet’s enchanting gardens and home, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces*, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.
Discovery Excursion: While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.
This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.
Les Andelys Serenity on the Seine
Active Excursion: Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening/Overnight Cruise To Caudebec (B,L,D)
*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
Day 10 Caudebec
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine
Active Excursion: Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.
This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.
Discovery Excursion: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. Overnight Docking In Caudebec (B,L,D)
Day 11 Caudebec - Excursion to Normandy
Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (until the end of May replaced by a visit to the D-Day Museum), the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.
Evening Cruise to Rouen (B,L,D)
Day 12 Rouen
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France
Active Excursion: Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Evening/Overnight Cruise to Conflans (B,L,D)
Day 13 Conflans
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV
Active Excursion: Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.
Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. Afternoon/Evening Cruise to Paris (B,L,D)
* Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Sunday of each month. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly
Day 14 Paris
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.
Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank. Overnight Docking in Paris (B,L,D)
Day 15 Paris (Disembarkation)–Lyon (Embarkation)
On to Lyon!
Board the TGV train to Lyon where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding. Overnight Docking in Lyon (B,D)
Day 16 Lyon
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Active Excursion: Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its lively cafés, monuments, and maze of medieval alleyways where history comes to life.
Discovery Excursion: Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance lecture on board your ship.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner. Overnight Docking in Lyon (B,L,D)
Day 17 Lyon–Mâcon
Fine Silk and French Sweets
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic Excursion: Explore Lyon’s silk heritage with a museum visit, a Walking Tour of La Presqu’île, and a live demonstration of hand-printed silk serigraphy in a workshop. A rich journey through silk history
Discovery Excursion: Later, enjoy a Pastry Demonstration on board your ship, while sailing to Mâcon.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Overnight Docking in Mâcon (B,L,D)
Day 18 Mâcon
Wine on the Stunning Saône
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Discovery Excursion: Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and the wines produced here. Enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!
Afternoon/Overnight Cruise to Tournon (B,L,D)
Day 19 Tournon - Viviers
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Classic Excursion: 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 Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
Viviers - World History in a Charming French Country VillageViviers Classic Excursion: 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. Evening/Overnight Cruise to Avignon (B,L,D)
Day 20 Avignon
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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 Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône 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-Bénézet. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening Cruise to Arles (B,L,D)
Day 21 Arles
A Brush with Genius
Active Excursion: Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery Excursion: Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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.
This afternoon, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, or just relax in a lovely park along Arles’ Boulevard des Lices. Overnight Docking In Arles (B,L,D)
Day 22 Arles (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. (B)
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- Components of the total price including local payments, "resort fees", "national park fees", "trip kitties"" and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure.
- Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
- Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY.Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details).Prices quoted are based on cheapest available at time of advertising and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel.Please enquire for further details.Flexible Booking: Applies to selected products only & excludes instant purchase & non-refundable products.
- Please ask your adviser for details at time of booking.In the event there is any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and our booking terms and conditions https://www.travelassociates.com/booking-conditions, these terms and conditions will apply.
- Advertised prices are for products booked with Travel Associates retail advisors or franchise offices within Australia.Pricing may vary if you are booking with a Travel Associates at Home independent travel advisor or Travel Associates franchise office as they operate as independent businesses and determine their own pricing.
- Book and pay the required deposit in store or online for any Avalon cruise in the UK or Europe (Eligible Cruise Product, UK and Europe only) with Cruiseabout, Flight Centre or Travel Associates (excluding Travel Associates Member Businesses and Travel Associates at Home Advisors) between 28 October and 24 November 2026 (Offer Period) and earn 10,000 points per booking on your Eligible Booking (Bonus Points).To be eligible to earn the Bonus Points, you must become a World360 Rewards member by the earlier of (1) the end of the Offer Period or (2) the date your booked trip ends. Points earn is subject to World360 Reward.
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