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Burgundy & Provence for
Wine Lovers (Northbound)
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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.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon Poetry II -
Duration: 7 Nights
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Departure: Oct - Nov
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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
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Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Oct to
Nov
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.
All Inclusive
Daily Excursions
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM PER PERSON*
£
1,700
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Apr to
Sep
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,150
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Mar to
Oct
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,150
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,986
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,150
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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