Avalon Tapestry II
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14 Night Grand France for Wine Lovers (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Paris

Ship: Avalon Tapestry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 from Paris, France
Ended: Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 departure of the Avalon Tapestry 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 1 - Tuesday - Nov 12, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and cafe au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Wednesday - Nov 13, 2024
Vernon, France
Vernon, France
Les Andelys, France
Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS: Serenity on the Seine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Nov 14, 2024
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Friday - Nov 15, 2024
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Bus Travel
D-Day Beaches, France
Bus Travel
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Nov 16, 2024
Rouen, France
Rouen, France
The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Nov 17, 2024
Conflans, France
Conflans, France
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Monday - Nov 18, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France
Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Nov 19, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France
Cruise Ends
High-Speed Train Travel
Dijon, France
Bus Travel
Beaune, France
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Wednesday - Nov 20, 2024
Tournus, France
Pearl of Southern Burgundy. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Thursday - Nov 21, 2024
Lyon, France
Lyon, France
La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Friday - Nov 22, 2024
Lyon, France
Lyon, France
Adventures in Food and Wine. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third-largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Saturday - Nov 23, 2024
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Viviers, France
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Sunday - Nov 24, 2024
Avignon, France
Avignon, France
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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 14 - Monday - Nov 25, 2024
Arles, France
Arles, France
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. Consider also 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 advantage of any free time with a stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine to relax and watch the world go by. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Tuesday - Nov 26, 2024
Arles, France
Arles, France
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Marseille Airport before 10 am. (Breakfast)

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