8 days tour

Burgundy & Provence For Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2025

Burgundy & Provence For Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2025

This tour includes:

Transport

Avalon Poetry II

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

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

Accommodation

7 nights onboard cruise ship

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

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Burgundy & Provence For Jazz Lovers (Northbound) 2025

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

      Day 1: Arles (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.

      This evening enjoy live entertainment with a Jazz Band.

      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 TOURNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 5 Day 5: Tournon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tournon

      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.

      Activity discovery:
      During your sailing to Vienne enjoy jazz entertainment onboard.

      Location:
      VIENNE

      Jazz Festival

      Activity classic:
      Join a guided walk through this charming French hill town, including the cathedral, Archaeological Gardens of Cybรจle, and Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia.

      This evening after dinner enjoy free time to attend the well-known Vienne Jazz Festival. Bars and pubs in Vienne all feature music during this festival time.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNE

      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.

      This evening, enjoy the strains of Gypsy Jazz, a style of jazz often said to have been started by guitarist Jean โ€œDjangoโ€ Reinhardt in the 1930s. Because its origins are largely in France, it is often called by the French name โ€œJazz Manouche.โ€

      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 onboard.

      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)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Chalon-Sur-Saรดne (Disembarkation)

      Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

      Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am.

      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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