Avalon Poetry II
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17 Night Grand France with 3 Nights in London (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Arles

Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 from Arles, France
Ended: Friday, Jul 26, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 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 1 - Tuesday - Jul 9, 2024
Arles, France
Arles, France    
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Wednesday - Jul 10, 2024
Arles, France
Arles, France    
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Take free time to stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Jul 11, 2024
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 4 - Friday - Jul 12, 2024
Viviers, France
Viviers, France    
World History in a Charming French Country Village. Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Jul 13, 2024
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Tain L'Hermitage, France    
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. In the early afternoon cruise to Lyon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Jul 14, 2024
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 7 - Monday - Jul 15, 2024
Tournus, France    
Chalon-sur-Saone, France    
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon cruising along the majestic Saone River. Enjoy live entertainment onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Jul 16, 2024
Chalon-sur-Saone, France
Chalon-sur-Saone, France    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Beaune, France    
Bus Travel    
Dijon, France    
High-Speed Train Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Paris, France    
Drive to Beaune and this afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 - Wednesday - Jul 17, 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. Please note: Monet's House is closed in March and November. During this period this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Thursday - Jul 18, 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 11 - Friday - Jul 19, 2024
Caudebec-en-Caux , France
Caudebec-en-Caux , France    
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Saturday - Jul 20, 2024
Rouen, France
Rouen, France    
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Sunday - Jul 21, 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 14 - Monday - Jul 22, 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 15 - Tuesday - Jul 23, 2024
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Cruise Ends    
Eurostar Train Travel    
Chunnel, United Kingdom    
Eurostar Train Travel    
London, United Kingdom    
Say goodbye to your Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class). (Breakfast)
Day 16 - Wednesday - Jul 24, 2024
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom    
England's Exciting Capital. (Breakfast)
Day 17 - Thursday - Jul 25, 2024
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom    
Free Time on the Thames. Enjoy a free day to explore this spectacular city at your own pace. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle 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 18 - Friday - Jul 26, 2024
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) 19 Night Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera and 3 Nights in London (Northbound) and Land Tour
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Mar 31, 2026(Tuesday) 7 Night Burgundy and Provence
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