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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound)

Take up the Saône River as your second home aboard your Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) cruise.

See where your Avalon Waterways odyssey takes you as you sail from port to port and experience the peaks of adventure and discovery.

Set sail aboard the Avalon Poetry II for a journey filled with newfound friends and lifelong memories.

  • Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
  • Ship: Avalon Poetry II
  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Departure: October
AVG PER PERSON*
£3,275
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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) Cruise Prices

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Oct 14, 2025
£3,275
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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) Itinerary

Explore France with a plethora of exciting excursions and experiences.

Day 1

Arles

Board your ship.

Note: Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 PM and passengers must be on board the ship by 5 PM

Day 2

Arles

Join a Power Walk in Arles, a Painting Workshop, or a Guided Walking Tour of Arles. Enjoy a wine lecture.

Day 3

Avignon

Try a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon. Join a trip to the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Live entertainment on board later.

Day 4

Viviers

Walk up to Viviers’ hilltop Cathedral or go on a Guided Walking Tour of Viviers. Partake in an on board food and wine pairing dinner.

Day 5

Tain l’Hermitage

Go for a morning hike in Tournon or a Guided Walking Tour. Partake in an on board chocolate and wine tasting.

Day 6

Lyon

Embark on a Guided Sightseeing Tour. Enjoy a guided tour to the Beaujolais area. Live on board entertainment while sailing to Tournus.

Day 7

Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône

Experience a wine tasting in the cellars of a mediaeval castle. Try a cheese and wine tasting. Live on board entertainment tonight.

Day 8

Chalon-sur-Saône

Your cruise concludes this morning.

Note: Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 AM

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE FOR WINE LOVERS (NORTHBOUND) CRUISE SHIPS

Avalon Poetry II

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BURGUNDY & PROVENCE FOR WINE LOVERS (NORTHBOUND) CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

See the Rhône and Saône rivers in all their glory with stops in some of their incredible destinations

Arles

Avignon

Chalon-sur-Saône

Viviers

Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) Deals

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Avalon Waterways
Departure: October
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain l’Hermitage Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
AVG PER PERSON* £ 3,275
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to Nov
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain l’Hermitage Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,068
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to Nov
VISITING: Chalon-sur-Saône (EMBARK) Tournus Lyon Tournon / Viviers Avignon Arles Arles (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,168
Avalon Waterways
Departure: July
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Vienne / Tournon Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,168
Avalon Waterways
Departure: July
VISITING: Arles Avignon Viviers Tain-l’Hermitage Lyon Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saône Chalon-sur-Saône
AVG PER PERSON* POA
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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) FAQs

What kind of active excursions will there be on this cruise?

You’ll get to choose from multiple active excursions, including hiking and walking tours.

What amenities does the ship have?

The Avalon Poetry II has a Sky Deck with a whirlpool, a Covered Observation Lounge, a Club Lounge, a Fitness Centre, and more.

Will I have Wi-Fi aboard the ship?

Yes, you will have access to Wi-Fi aboard the Avalon Poetry II.

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