Cruise Description
14 Night Cruise sailing between Arles to Paris aboard Avalon Poetry II and Avalon Tapestry II. 1 night stay pre-cruise in Cote D’Azur.
This fantastic cruise vacation showcases France’s breathtaking scenery, amazing history, and exciting variety. Your adventure begins on the stunning Côte d’Azur, then travel to Arles to board your ship and sail into the peaceful Camargue area during dinner, before returning to Arles. Then, sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers. Along the way, explore Arles, Avignon, delightful Viviers, medieval Tournon, charming Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Take the TGV train from Dijon to Paris, embark your second cruise ship, and begin your journey along the Seine River into the picturesque Normandy region. In Vernon, choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys, home of dramatic Château Gaillard, then. Oon to CaudebecJoan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to Normandy’s historic landing beaches or an interesting “Taste of Normandy.” Next up: Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen. In Conflans, it’s your choice of excursionss to either Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Return to Paris for guided sightseeing, taking in the most famous sights of this magnificent city-a fitting conclusion of your magnificent cruise vacation.
Day 1 ARRIVE IN COTE D’AZUR, FRANCE.
Welcome to France!
Day 2 COTE D’AZUR-TRANSFER TO ARLES (EMBARKATION)-CAMARGUE REGION.
Onboard welcome reception; sail into the Camargue region. (B,D)
Day 3 ARLES.
Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre. (B,L,D)
Day 4 AVIGNON.
Guided sightseeing in Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes. (B,L,D)
Day 5 CRUISING-VIVIERS.
Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 6 TOURNON/TAIN L’HERMITAGE-VIENNE.
Guided walk in Tournon; onboard chocolate tasting; guided walk in Vienne. (B,L,D)
Day 7 LYON.
Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourviere Hill; onboard lecture. (B,L,D)
Day 8 MACON-TOURNUS-CHALON-SUR-SAONE.
Day at leisure; cheese tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 9 CHALON-SUR-SAONE (DISEMBARKATION)-BEAUNE-DIJON-PARIS (EMBARKATION).
Visit the Hotel-Dieu in Beaune; TGV train from Dijon to Paris; onboard welcome reception. (B,D)
Day 10 VERNON-LES ANDELYS
Choice of guided excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle; onboard pastry demonstration; guided walk in Les Andelys, visit the parish church of Le Grand Andelys. (B,L,D)
Day 11 CAUDEBEC.
Excursion along the Route des Chaumieres, or visit Jumieges Abbey; onboard lecture. (B,L,D)
Day 12 CAUDEBEC.
Choice of excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”. (B,L,D)
Day 13 ROUEN.
Guided walk, see the Gros Horloge astronomical clock and visit the cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 14 CONFLANS-PARIS.
Choice of guided excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise or Chateau de Malmaison. (B,L,D)
Day 15 PARIS.
Choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walk. (B,L,D)
Day 16 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION).
Your holiday ends this morning. (B)
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/03 | Cote d’Azur, French Riviera | Hotel | |
| 28/03 | Arles, France | Embark Poetry II | |
| 29/03 | Arles, France | ||
| 30/03 | Avignon, France | ||
| 31/03 | Viviers, France | ||
| 01/04 | Tournon, France | ||
| 01/04 | Tain L’Hermitage, France | ||
| 01/04 | Vienne, France | ||
| 02/04 | Lyon, France | ||
| 03/04 | Macon, France | ||
| 03/04 | Tournus, France | ||
| 03/04 | Chalon-sur-Saone, France | ||
| 04/04 | Chalon-sur-Saone, France | Disembark Poetry II | |
| 04/04 | Paris, France | Embark Tapestry II | |
| 05/04 | Vernon, France | ||
| 05/04 | Les Andelys, France | ||
| 05/04 | Caudebec, France | ||
| 06/04 | Caudebec, France | ||
| 07/04 | Rouen, France | ||
| 08/04 | Conflans-Ste-Honorine, France | ||
| 08/04 | Paris, France | ||
| 09/04 | Paris, France | ||
| 10/04 | Paris, France | Disembark Tapestry II |
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.