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Burgundy & Provence for
Wine Lovers (Southbound)
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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Southbound)
Experience cruise luxury firsthand aboard your Saône River cruise and explore the many marvels of France against a backdrop of resplendence and finery.
Travel with Avalon Waterways across France and discover what makes it one of the most romanticised countries of Europe.
Set your holiday apart from the rest by embarking on a luxuriant odyssey across one of Europe’s coveted rivers.
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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 (Southbound) Itinerary
Experience the allure and mystique of France with an itinerary created with you in mind.
Day 1
Chalon-sur-Saône
Board your ship.
Note: Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 PM and passengers must be on board the ship by 5 PM
Day 2
Tournus
Tour the highlights of Tournus; join a wine tasting excursion; try a wine lecture.
Day 3
Lyon
Partake in an onboard cheese and wine tasting. Join a bike tour or a Guided Sightseeing Tour. Enjoy a WWII & French Resistance lecture on board. Live entertainment after dinner.
Day 4
Lyon
Embark on a Culinary Walk; take a guided tour; enjoy a food and wine pairing dinner on board.
Day 5
Tournon
Join a vineyard hike or a Guided Walking Tour of Tournon (with a chocolate tasting at the Cité du Chocolat). Embark on a Guided Walking Tour of Viviers. Live entertainment on board this evening.
Day 6
Avignon
Try a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon. Visit the wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Enjoy live entertainment on board.
Day 7
Arles
Enjoy a Power Walk in Arles, a Painting Workshop or a Guided Walking Tour of Arles.
Day 8
Arles
This morning, the cruise concludes with breakfast.
Note: Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 AM
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Departure:
Oct to
Nov
BENEFITS:
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£
2,150
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Mar to
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Departure:
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£
1,700
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Departure:
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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Southbound) FAQs
What currency should I bring on my cruise?
The official currency of France is the Euro, so bring some Euros with you if you’d like to make any onshore purchases during your cruise.
Will I have Wi-Fi aboard the ship?
Yes, you will have access to Wi-Fi aboard the Avalon Poetry II.
How many types of cabins does the Avalon Poetry II have?
The Avalon Poetry II has three kinds of cabins; the Deluxe Stateroom, the Panorama Suite and the Royal Suite.
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