Viking Buri
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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14 Night Frances Finest Cruise and Land Tour from Avignon

Ship: Viking Buri
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 from Avignon, 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 Viking Buri. If Viking River Cruises 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
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
Fly to Marseille. Transfer from the airport to your ship, docked in Avignon (ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase). After boarding, take free time to explore this quaint town on the scenic Rhone River, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Monday - Mar 27, 2023
Arles, France
Arles, France    
Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city's vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arenes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trophime, completed in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore Arles on your own. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Mar 28, 2023
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed "City of Popes" because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, see the picturesque Pont d'Avignon and walk the Place de l'Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church, and palace. After the tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring Avignon. You can join the optional tour to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served onboard your ship. We depart for Viviers this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Mar 29, 2023
Viviers, France
Viviers, France    
This morning, join a walking tour of Viviers' Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Once a 5th-century Roman settlement, today the cobblestone streets are dominated by the 12th-century St. Vincent Cathedral. This afternoon, we set sail to Tournon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - Mar 30, 2023
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France    
Vienne, France    
Board the Train de l'Ardeche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardeche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board as we cruise past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne this afternoon, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. See the Temple of Augustus and Livia, and visit the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice on a walking tour before dinner on board the ship. We remain docked in Vienne this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Friday - Mar 31, 2023
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
After breakfast, disembark in Lyon for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourviere Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), with free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world-famous. Your ship remains docked overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - Apr 1, 2023
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
Bus Travel    
Beaujolais, France    
Bus Travel    
Lyon, France    
After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais's famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your program director can help you plan your free time. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Sunday - Apr 2, 2023
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
Cruise Ends    
Train Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Paris, France    
After breakfast, disembark and enjoy a leisurely train ride from Lyon through the countryside of east central France to Paris to board your second ship, where a Welcome Dinner is served. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Monday - Apr 3, 2023
Paris, France
Paris, France    
After breakfast, embark on a tour of this dazzling city and marvel at its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower. Take in the Ecole Militaire (Military Museum), Orsay Museum, and Latin Quarter, and resilient Notre Dame Cathedral. Then, drive past the Louvre and Opera House and along the famed Champs-Elysees. This afternoon, you may join an optional tour to explore Montmartre Hill and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, or sample the delights of French cuisine during a food tour. Return on board for dinner and start your cruise on the Seine this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 4, 2023
La Roche-Guyon, France
La Roche-Guyon, France    
The picturesque village of La Roche-Guyon lies within the verdant Vexin Francais Regional Nature Park, bound between the meandering Seine River and a striking wall of white chalk. This idyllic setting is home to a number of historic monuments, including a 15th-century church dedicated to St. Samson; a 16th-century salt store; a public fountain presented to the village in 1742; and the town hall, inaugurated in 1847. The beguiling 12th-century Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, however, is undoubtedly the village's most emblematic landmark, once capturing the attention of poet Victor Hugo, impressionist Claude Monet, and composer Joseph Kosma, among many others. The castle and its breathtaking surroundings still mesmerize all who visit it.
Day 11 - Wednesday - Apr 5, 2023
Rouen, France
Rouen, France    
Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine. Spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros-Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock. As you walk among the half-timbered storybook buildings, allow yourself to be transported back through time; see the 14th-century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced to death and the nearby Market Square where she was martyred. Use your free time to discover more of Rouen or visit one of its museums of art or antiquities. Dine on board or at a sidewalk cafe. Your ship remains docked overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Thursday - Apr 6, 2023
Rouen, France
Rouen, France    
After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Visit World War II landmarks, such as Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and the Caen Memorial Museum. Alternatively, take a tour of Bayeux, where you can admire the magnificent tapestry that chronicles the pre-Battle of Hastings events. Afterward, head to Normandy's coast and enjoy free time at Juno Beach after your visit to the museum; then visit the Pegasus Museum. Return to your ship for dinner and relax on board, or take an evening stroll through Rouen. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Friday - Apr 7, 2023
Les Andelys, France    
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Chateau Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. Disembark and join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture before returning to your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Saturday - Apr 8, 2023
Le Pecq, France    
Bus Travel    
Chateau de Malmaison, France    
Bus Travel    
Le Pecq, France    
Paris, France    
After breakfast, disembark for a visit to Chateau de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Along with the Tuileries, this elegant manor house, purchased by the emperor's wife Josephine in 1799, served as the seat of Napoleon's French government from 1800 to 1802. This afternoon, join an optional tour to the luxurious Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. This evening, you can take in the illuminated sights of Paris during a panoramic drive and cruise. Your ship remains docked in Paris overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Sunday - Apr 9, 2023
Paris, France
Paris, France    
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your time in France's romantic capital with a three-night Paris extension. (Breakfast); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.

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Mar 22, 2026(Sunday) 7 Night Lyon and Provence
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Mar 22, 2026(Sunday) 7 Night Lyon and Provence
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Mar 29, 2026(Sunday) 7 Night Lyon and Provence
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Mar 29, 2026(Sunday) 14 Night Lyon Provence and the Rhineland
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