Cruise Description
14 Night Cruise sailing from Paris to Arles aboard Avalon Tapestry II and Avalon Poetry II. 1 night hotel stay post-cruise in Nice.
This splendid vacation showcases France’s exciting scenery, history, and culture as you sail along its beautiful rivers. Embark in Paris and head northwest along the Seine River up to the picturesque Normandy region. Dock at Vernon and choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys-home of Château Gaillard, built by England’s King Richard the Lionheart in 1196. Then, on to Caudebec, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Visit Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, and Iin Conflans, choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison before heading back to Paris for sightseeing that includes the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Disembark and ride the TGV train to Dijon, then travel south to fascinating Beaune for a wine tasting or visit of the Hôtel-Dieu. In Chalon-sur-Saône, board your second cruise ship and sail on to medieval Tournus, Mâcon, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, and Arles, as well as France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, where you have time to explore this fascinating city. Your vacation ends with an overnight on the stunning Côte d’Azur.
Day 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION).
Welcome reception. (D)
Day 2 VERNON-LES ANDELYS.
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle; onboard pastry demonstration; guided walk in Les Andelys. (B,L,D)
Day 3 CAUDEBEC.
Excursion along the Route des Chaumieres or Jumieges Abbey visit; onboard lecture. (B,L,D)
Day 4 CAUDEBEC.
Choice of excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy.” (B,L,D)
Day 5 ROUEN.
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the Cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 6 CONFLANS.
Choice of excursions: visit Auvers-sur-Oise or Chateau de Malmaison. (B,L,D)
Day 7 PARIS.
Choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walk. (B,L,D)
Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)-DIJON-BEAUNE-CHALON-SUR-SAONE (EMBARKATION)-TOURNUS.
TGV train from Paris to Dijon. Motorcoach transfer to Beaune, choice of Hotel-Dieu visit or Burgundy wine tasting; onboard welcome reception. (B,D)
Day 9 TOURNUS-MACON.
Guided sightseeing of Tournus, visit abbey of St. Philibert; cheese tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 10 BEAUJOLAIS REGION-LYON.
Guided sightseeing in Lyon; picture stop on Fourviere Hill; onboard lecture. (B,L,D)
Day 11 LYON.
A free day in this fascinating city to explore at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 12 TOURNON//TAIN L’HERMITAGE-VIVIERS.
Guided walk in Tournon; chocolate tasting; guided walk in Viviers, visit Old Town and the cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 13 AVIGNON.
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes. (B,L,D)
Day 14 ARLES-CAMARGUE REGION.
Guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheatre; sail through Camargue region. (B,L,D)
Day 15 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)-COTE D’AZUR.
Travel by motorcoach to Cote d’Azur. (B)
Day 16 COTE D’AZUR.
Your holiday ends this morning. (B)
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/03 | Paris, France | Embak Creativity | |
| 29/03 | Vernon, France | ||
| 29/03 | Les Andelys, France | ||
| 30/03 | Caudebec, France | ||
| 31/03 | Caudebec, France | ||
| 01/04 | Rouen, France | ||
| 02/04 | Conflans-Ste-Honorine, France | ||
| 03/04 | Paris, France | ||
| 04/04 | Paris, France | Disembark Creativitiy | |
| 04/04 | Chalon-sur-Saone, France | Embark Scenery | |
| 05/04 | Tournus, France | ||
| 05/04 | Macon, France | ||
| 05/04 | Lyon, France | ||
| 06/04 | Lyon, France | ||
| 07/04 | Tournon, France | ||
| 07/04 | Tain L’Hermitage, France | ||
| 07/04 | Viviers, France | ||
| 08/04 | Avignon, France | ||
| 09/04 | Arles, France | ||
| 10/04 | Arles, France | Disembark | |
| 10/04 | Nice, France | Hotel | |
| 11/04 | Nice, France |
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.