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Enjoy leisurely sailing aboard your Saône River Cruise, featuring a range of landmarks, workshops and coveted tourist attractions.
Explore with your Avalon Adventure Host on a range of walking tours, bike rides, tastings and more. Make the most of the activities and workshops hosted on-board.
Make the most of the luxuries aboard your Avalon Waterways River Cruise ship – featuring modern amenities, free wifi and a 24-hour self-serve beverage station.
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways 
Ship: Avalon Poetry II 
Duration: 7 Nights
Departure: Apr - Nov 
Sail down the Saône on this 8-day itinerary, containing a blend of classic, active and discovery excursions. From the Palace of the Popes to Fourviere Hill, explore France’s coveted highlights.
Welcome to France – guests must be on board the suite ship by 5pm.
Explore Tournus alongside a local guide – later, enjoy a cheese tasting activity back on board the ship.
Consider an optional guided excursion to either a Chardonnay wine cellar or the Castle of Cormatin.
Discover Lyon by bike with your Adventure Host, join a guided sightseeing tour from Fourviere Hill, or remain on-board for a WWII and French Resistance lecture.
Today, you’ll join a culinary walk through the city. After, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.
This morning, explore Tournon on a guided walking tour.
After a leisurely afternoon sail to Vivers, enjoy a guided walking tour of the charming village.
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Palace of the Popes.
You may also choose to embark on an optional excursion to either Pont du Gard or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Power walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, attend a painting workshop on the techniques of Vincent Van Gogh or embark on a guided walking tour.
Your cruise ends after breakfast this morning.
Continue your travels through France
Avalon Waterways 
Avalon Waterways Yes. Our Avalon Fleets all feature complimentary Wi-FI access in locations throughout the ship.
Your Adventure Host is a member of Avalon Waterways’ dedicated on-board staff, whose role is guiding you through a variety of activities and excursions.
This itinerary offers a blend of Classic, Active and Discovery excursions. You’ll also be able to choose from optional activities, on-board lectures and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.
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Departing on the 14th of August sailing in a Lower Deck Cabin.
AVG PER PERSON* £4,173
