Avalon Poetry II
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Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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14 Night A Culinary Experience in Burgundy and Provence with 2 Nights in Nice 2 Nights in Paris and 3 Nights in London (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Nice

Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 from Nice, France
Ended: Sunday, Apr 9, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 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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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Mar 26, 2023
Nice, France
Nice, France    
Welcome to France. Enjoy free time to discover the beauty of the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.
Day 2 - Monday - Mar 27, 2023
Nice, France
Nice, France    
The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Mar 28, 2023
Nice, France
Nice, France    
Bus Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Port Saint Louis du Rhone , France    
Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Mar 29, 2023
Arles, France
Arles, France    
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrieres de Lumieres (Cathedral of Images), a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d'Enfer. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - Mar 30, 2023
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. 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 6 - Friday - Mar 31, 2023
Viviers, France
Viviers, France    
World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - Apr 1, 2023
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France    
Vienne, France    
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. In the late morning, cruise to Vienne. Vienne: Roman and Medieval History. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Sunday - Apr 2, 2023
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
La Vie En Rose in Lyon. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon's town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Monday - Apr 3, 2023
Tournus, France    
Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France    
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, or to the Castle of Cormatin. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely cruising morning along the majestic Saone River on your way to Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 4, 2023
Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France
Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Beaune, France    
Bus Travel    
Dijon, France    
High-Speed Train Travel    
Paris, France    
Drive to Beaune and take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Wednesday - Apr 5, 2023
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Elysees for cafe au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, and visit Montmartre's Sacre-Coeur Basilica. (Breakfast)
Day 12 - Thursday - Apr 6, 2023
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Eurostar Train Travel    
Chunnel, United Kingdom    
Eurostar Train Travel    
London, United Kingdom    
Say goodbye to the Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station, where you join your Monograms package. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train. Your local hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time. (Breakfast)
Day 13 - Friday - Apr 7, 2023
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom    
Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London's famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Whitehall's mounted horse guards, the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, and Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married. Then, visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London's skyline. (Breakfast)
Day 14 - Saturday - Apr 8, 2023
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom    
Your local hosts will help you make the most of your day. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were married, for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing nighttime cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (Breakfast)
Day 15 - Sunday - Apr 9, 2023
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom    
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Mar 31, 2026(Tuesday) 16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) and Land Tour
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Mar 31, 2026(Tuesday) 16 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) and Land Tour
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Mar 31, 2026(Tuesday) 7 Night Burgundy and Provence
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