10 days tour

Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris (Northbound) 2025

Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris (Northbound) 2025

This tour includes:

Accommodation

7 nights onboard Avalon Poetry II 2 nights in Paris Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness Egyptian super-combed cotton linens Bathrobes & slippers Premium Lโ€™Occitane bath products Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels Individual climate control and in-room safe USB Ports

Transport

Avalon Poetry II or similar

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Freshยฎ healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Freshยฎ options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Freshยฎ options and rotating chefโ€™s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrรฉes and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistroโ€™s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDiningยฎ flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapรฉs New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris (Northbound) 2025

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arles

      Location:
      (EMBARKATION) Welcome to France. Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding

      Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm.

      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

      Meals:
      Dinner

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Arles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Arles

      A Brush with Genius

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arlesโ€”the captivating city of the Provence region. Youโ€™ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.

      Take free time to stop in Le Cafรฉ Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 3 Day 3: Avignon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Avignon

      The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignonโ€”with its ramparts encircling the cityโ€”and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.

      Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhรดne wine region.

      Explore Avignon on your own for the cityโ€™s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bรฉnรฉzet.

      Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 4 Day 4: Viviers
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Viviers

      World History in a Charming French Country Village

      Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.

      Activity active:
      Walk your way up to Vivierโ€™s hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. Youโ€™ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TAIN Lโ€™HERMITAGE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 5 Day 5: Tain Lโ€™Hermitage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tain Lโ€™Hermitage

      A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournonโ€”one of Franceโ€™s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.

      In the early afternoon, cruise to Lyon.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 6 Day 6: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lyon

      Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourviรจre Hill with its numerous churches. Youโ€™ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafรฉs, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.

      Spend free time riding a bike through Lyonโ€™s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhรดne and Saรดne rivers meet.

      Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 7 Day 7: Tournusโ€“Chalon-Sur-Saรดne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tournusโ€“Chalon-Sur-Saรดne

      Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saรดne

      Activity discovery:
      Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mรขconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!

      Activity discovery:
      Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.

      Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CHALON-SUR-SAร”NE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 8 Day 8: Chalon-Sur-Saรดne (Disembarkation)โ€“Beauneโ€“Dijonโ€“Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Chalon-Sur-Saรดne (Disembarkation)โ€“Beauneโ€“Dijonโ€“Paris

      Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Hรดtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weydenโ€™s painting of the Last Judgment and one of Franceโ€™s architectural highlights.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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  • Day 9 Day 9: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Paris

      Cafรฉs, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light

      Activity classic:
      Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on รŽle de la Citรฉ, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:

      CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opรฉra Garnier, and the famous Champs-ร‰lysรฉes.

      Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-ร‰lysรฉes for cafรฉ au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre and visit Montmartreโ€™s Basilica of the Sacrรฉ Cล“ur.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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  • Day 10 Day 10: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Paris

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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